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BlogUsing analytics to uncover and help human trafficking victimsMarch 21, 2017 by Nasdaq Verafin “It ought to concern every person, because it is a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at our social fabric. It ought to concern every business, because it distorts markets. It ought... |
BlogSix things to consider when investigating check deposit fraudFebruary 6, 2017 by Nasdaq Verafin Good ol’ checks. Even though their use continues to decline, they’re still a thorn in the side of fraud investigators. The Federal Reserve Payments Study 2016 shows the number of check payments in 2015 fell to 17.3 billion, down 2.5... |
BlogU.S. Court Case: 5 Cyber-Enabled Financial CrimesDecember 4, 2016 by Denise Hutchings Last week, U.S. authorities in conjunction with international law enforcement issued a press release on the dismantling of a cyber criminal infrastructure known as Avalanche. A joint statement by U.S. agencies noted that “this network hosted more than two dozen... |
BlogPreventing thousands of dollars in fraud loss through early detectionNovember 21, 2016 by Nasdaq Verafin The ability to detect deposit fraud early and take decisive action is more important for financial institutions (FIs) than ever before. In its biennial 2015 Deposit Account Fraud Survey, conducted with commercial and savings banks, the American Bankers Association (ABA)... |
BlogU.S. Wire Fraud Case: Multiple Companies and Multiple Banks ExploitedOctober 10, 2016 by Denise Hutchings Wire fraud that emanates from the combination of identity theft and email compromise has skyrocketed to an escalated threat level in the class of evolving cybercrimes which exploit both financial institutions and their customers. To help shine a spotlight on... |
BlogLaw enforcement benefits from information sharingSeptember 23, 2016 by Nasdaq Verafin The value of the information that financial institutions (FIs) provide to law enforcement is immeasurable. In May 2016 FinCEN held a ceremony at the U.S. Department of the Treasury to present its second annual Law Enforcement Awards. In its press... |
BlogThe CDD Final Rule: Seven Things to RememberJuly 7, 2016 by Nasdaq Verafin Until now, the lack of any general requirement for financial institutions (FIs) to know and verify the identity of the beneficial owners of their entity customers created the opportunity for criminal exploitation of the banking system through anonymous access. This... |
BlogEMV Transition: Get Ahead of the ATM Liability ShiftJuly 6, 2016 by Nasdaq Verafin With the transition to EMV firmly underway in the United States, we thought it would be a good time to discuss progress and the potential impact to your card fraud programs. Liability Shift As of October 2015, Liability Shift (LS)... |
BlogThree Technological Landmarks in the Fight Against Financial CrimeMay 20, 2016 by Nasdaq Verafin If there’s such a thing as a sure bet, it’s that criminals will always adapt and find a way to grow their bottom line. And that’s why, in the world of financial crime technology, stagnation is fatal. A lack of... |
BlogIt’s Tax Fraud SeasonJanuary 21, 2016 by Brendan Brothers With the holiday season behind us and the new year underway, it’s time to prepare for a brand new season—the 2016 tax filing season. Over the next few months, fraudsters will exploit the personal information of thousands of U.S. taxpayers... |
