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Economic Indicators
Aug 17, 2023
Bottom Line:  Claims fell modestly last week after rising for two weeks. Seasonal adjustments were minor, and there were no state-level aberrations, although there were lingering concerns about fraud in Ohio. Claims are historically low, and the trend is mixed....
BID Newsletters
Feb 26, 2024
Despite advances in technology, check fraud is on the rise across the US. Given the significant impact on CFIs and their customers, we suggest ways in which CFIs can reduce exposure to fraudulent activity.
Aug 21, 2023
Online fraud is on the rise, along with criminals’ success rate in duping companies out of money. Yet, small businesses are not allocating sufficient funding to fraud prevention. As CFOs begin to step up security investments, a major area they should focus on is their AR & AP processes.
May 9, 2023
Thefts of mailed checks have soared since the start of the pandemic as stimulus checks attracted crooks and accelerated check fraud schemes. We discuss why and what to look for to prevent mailed check theft from affecting your customers.
Apr 21, 2023
Would-be thieves are coming up with more ways to attempt synthetic identity fraud. We delve into some of the schemes you should be on the lookout for, and detail some methods to detect, validate, and minimize losses from such fraud.
Mar 14, 2023
The tactics that cybercriminals use are ever-changing. Keeping your customers and your institution protected against cyber fraud requires staying on top of the latest trends and making sure everyone knows what to look out for.
Feb 21, 2023
Wire fraud is an ongoing problem for CFIs and their customers. Implementing multiple verification methods can help combat this. We explore a variety of options and provide the pluses and minuses of each one.
Feb 1, 2023
While fraudsters will try any and all methods across every generation, certain practices for each generation typically bear the most fruit. CFIs should be aware of the types of online fraud that each generation is most susceptible to, then educate their customers on ways to not fall prey.
Oct 21, 2022
Organizations with fewer than 100 people account for 22% of all fraud cases and a median loss of $150K. Preventing financial fraud is easier when small business owners and employees know how to spot signs of trouble. CFIs can help their commercial customers by educating them about fraud — we provide several fraud-prevention steps for you to share.
Jul 7, 2022
Synthetic images have become so sophisticated that people and facial recognition systems are no longer able to tell the difference between AI-generated faces and real ones.
Jun 10, 2022
Many financial institutions rely on interactive voice response to provide customers secure access to information about their accounts. While extremely efficient for customer service, insufficient security measures can also make them a gateway for fraud. We highlight several areas that bankers should be aware of regarding IVR fraud.
Mar 6, 2024
ISO 20022, a new messaging standard by the International Organization for Standardization, enhances communication between financial institutions and customers. Benefits include improved fraud prevention, AML/KYC practices, and efficiency in payment processing. As the November 2025 deadline for compliance looms, we discuss why starting migration now is of benefit to you.
Nov 20, 2023
Financial institutions are finding that instant payments come with their own array of issues, including outages, fraud, and reputational challenges. We review these challenges and provide ways to handle them if they arise.
Aug 23, 2023
Professional-looking scam emails crafted with AI are now hitting worker inboxes. Unfortunately, their polished look is making it harder to detect fraud. We provide tips for how to spot an AI-generated phishing email.
Jun 8, 2023
Establishing a system of checks and balances is a helpful way to reduce errors and detect and prevent fraud within your company. For many organizations, creating a segregation of duties that relies on multiple employees to conduct internal audits and ensure processes are being followed properly is critical for risk management.
Mar 20, 2023
Zelle is reworking its refund policy regarding fraud, a change that could potentially prove costly for CFIs. Before jumping ship from Zelle, however, organizations need to be aware of both the benefits and drawbacks of the service and how customers would react to losing the payment service.
Oct 3, 2022
As the amount of online fraud continues to rise, there is mounting evidence that information-sharing initiatives around the world could provide a glimpse into the future of how financial institutions can most effectively identify and combat cybersecurity attacks.
Sep 8, 2022
A June 2022 report from Allure Security, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in protecting financial institutions, says that about 20% of CFI’s are the targets of website impersonation attacks. Rather than simply assume that website impersonation attacks are something that happens to larger banks, CFIs should be proactive about protecting themselves and their customers from this kind of fraud. We explore a few tactics to keep your CFI and your customers safe.
Feb 21, 2024
The OCC recently published its autumn statement on key risks facing the federal banking system. We summarize these risks and suggest ways CFIs can mitigate them to improve their institution’s resilience.
Jan 31, 2024
Federal authorities have issued an alert about a financial scam called “pig butchering", in which victims are lured into investing in phony schemes, often involving crypto currency. The losses can be significant. We provide tips on how to identify these scammers, if they contact you.