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- Identity
- 6min read
Secure Onboarding: A 3-pillar Blueprint for the AI Age
Imagine you live in a house where changing the front door lock requires jackhammering the foundation, rewiring the electrical system, ...
- Fraud & Scams
- 8min read
How to Stop Scams with Signal Convergence
Criminals have shifted from directly cracking accounts to coercing account holders through scam attacks. This pivot has two critical outcomes. ...
- AI & Technology
- 4min read
Top Insights From the Fraud Fighters’ AI Career Guide
For years, there’s been a long-running fear that AI will replace humans in the workforce. New Feedzai data is putting ...
- AI & Technology
- 6min read
Building Trust in the New Era of Digital Currencies
Digital currencies, from central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to stablecoins to cryptocurrencies, are rising, enabling faster and more inclusive transactions. ...
- Fraud & Scams
- 3min read
Why Celent Named Feedzai a Fraud Prevention Luminary
We’re excited to share some great news! Feedzai has been recognized as a Luminary vendor in Celent’s 2025 Anti-Fraud Solutionscape ...
- Fraud & Scams
- 7min read
Why I’m Optimistic This Fraud Week
A quick scan of recent headlines is enough to give anyone pause about the current state of fraud and scams. ...
- AI & Technology
- 3min read
Feedzai Recognized as an ESG Leader
Feedzai is proud to be included in the ESGFinTech100 list from FinTech Global,1 a prestigious recognition of companies committed to ...
- AML
- 4min read
The Case of 3 Mexican Financial Institutions: A Lesson in AML Vigilance
Following best anti-money laundering (AML) practices is essential in an interconnected world. A trio of Mexican banks offers a cautionary ...
- Fraud & Scams
- 5min read
How Feedzai Stops Fraudulent Onboarding and Blocks Bot Attacks
How do criminals manage to blend in among legitimate customers during onboarding? Bots are emerging as their not-so-secret weapon. The challenge for banks isn’t a lack of information. It’s the struggle to connect the dots in real time. As a result, synthetic identities among newly created accounts rose by 18% in the first half of 2024, according to recent US data.
- Fraud & Scams
- 5min read
5 Key Takeaways from the GASA Global State of Scams 2025 Report
Around the world, governments and banks have been making strong headway in the efforts to stop the threat of scams. ...
- RiskOps
- 3min read
From a Family Photo to the Digital Euro Protector
Twenty years ago, when I was working at the European Space Agency and living in Darmstadt, near Frankfurt, my family ...
- RiskOps
- 7min read
What Is Digital Currency? Types, Risks, and How to Protect Yourself
Payment methods have seen an impressive evolution over the years. We have moved from coins to cash to cards, and now to crypto and central bank digital currencies. Juniper Research projects that the value of global digital currency transactions will reach $213 billion by 2030, up from $100 million in 2023.
- Fraud & Scams
- 9min read
What Is a Fraud Score and Why Does It Matter?
A fraud score acts as a bouncer at the door of a hip business. It’s the silent, super-smart guard that quickly decides who to welcome in and who to turn away. It’s there to ensure that everyone who belongs inside can do so smoothly, while keeping unwelcome guests out. As digital transaction volumes rise, the market for global fraud detection and prevention solutions is projected to grow to $226 billion in value by 2033, according to Market.us.1
- Fraud & Scams
- 9min read
What is Device Intelligence & How Does it Work?
A single device can tell you everything: who’s behind the screen, what their intent is, and whether you should trust them or block them. That’s the promise of device intelligence, and the reality of remote access scams, device farms, and sophisticated emulators, means it’s no longer optional. Device intelligence is critical today.
- Fraud & Scams
- 10min read
Understanding Social Engineering Fraud: From Psychological Traps to AI‑Driven Fraud
Social engineering scams may start with a phone call from someone impersonating a loved one, claiming to need your help. Or it might be an urgent email that appears to be from your boss. Or a text message from a government agency warning you about a hefty fine you didn’t expect. According to a 2023 report from the Federal Trade Commission, these scams have already cost US consumers $12.5 billion in losses.
- Fraud & Scams
- 10min read
What is Enterprise Fraud Management (EFM): Strategies and Emerging Trends
If you want to secure your house from intruders, your first move would be to lock your door, right? It’s a smart first step. But determined criminals aren’t easily deterred.
- AI & Technology
- 8min read
GenAI Fraud: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Stop It
GenerativeAI (GenAI) isn’t a buzzword. In just a few short years, it has transformed from a radical new concept to a widely used practice across multiple businesses and industries, including financial services. Unfortunately, criminals are among the adopters adding GenAI techniques into their methods. Losses from GenAI fraud could reach $40 billion by 2027, according to projections by Deloitte.1
- AML
- 4min read
Turning Compliance into Profit: How AML Solutions Deliver ROI
Innovative AML solutions are turning compliance from a cost center into a driver of savings and efficiency, delivering measurable returns on investment.
- AI & Technology
- 6min read
Feedzai IQ Score: Real-time AI-powered Network Intelligence
Fraud is constantly changing. Unfortunately, creating new models to tackle new threats takes a lot of time and effort. Thankfully, ...
- Fraud & Scams
- 6min read
Scaling Smarter: Jack Henry’s New Age of AI-powered Financial Crime Defense
Financial institutions today operate in a pressure cooker. In addition to escalating fraud threats, they’re also faced with evolving regulatory ...
- AI & Technology
- 6min read
Feedzai IQ Score & IQ Signals: Unlock Seamless Transactions for Acquirers
As the old saying goes, knowledge is power. This is especially true in the fight against fraud for merchant acquirers. ...
- Fraud & Scams
- 9min read
What is Fraud Detection for Machine Learning?
Explore the key benefits of machine learning solutions, how the technology is being applied in different industries, and key steps organizations can take when partnering with a vendor.
- Fraud & Scams
- 5min read
Fraud Tools Aren’t Just a Cost, They’re Your Next Growth Driver
Fraud prevention is often treated like duct tape on a leaking pipe: patch up the holes, hope for the best, and try not to flood the boat. It’s a necessary cost. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong?
- AI & Technology
- 11min read
What Is Bot Detection: Tools, Techniques & Ways to Prevent Against Bot Attacks
Bots have become an integral part of many customers’ everyday routine. Chatbots and virtual assistants, for example, facilitate interactions with businesses, financial institutions, and banks. But while some bots are designed to help, others are designed for harm. These malicious bots can create fake accounts, steal sensitive information, transfer money quickly, and more.
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