Fraud Buyer guides The best fraud detection software and companies in 2026 If you’ve found this article, the chances are you’re looking for: A fraud detection tool that’s powerful, efficient, and scalable. A way to quickly tell what differentiates leading solutions. How respected third parties assess top fraud and AML vendors’ capabilities. […] 7 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training How AI & machine learning help prevent and detect fraud Artificial intelligence and machine learning: Are they interchangeable? Artificial intelligence (AI) is an umbrella term referring to all the methods by which machines imitate human cognition – for instance, decision-making, data analysis, and the ability to solve problems. One of […] 8 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is first-party fraud? First-party fraud (FPF) is a type of fraudulent activity where an entity deliberately engages in deceptive practices or provides false information to defraud a company or organization from within. A unifying factor behind various types of first-party fraud is that […] 6 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is credit card fraud? Credit card fraud is one of the most common types of identity fraud. Its prevalence rose significantly during the coronavirus pandemic, with fraudulent credit card applications up 17 percent in the first month of the pandemic alone. And this has […] 6 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is synthetic identity fraud? Over the past two decades, economic downturns – most notably the Great Recession from 2007-9 – have foreshadowed a rise in financial crime. Against this backdrop, the threat of synthetic identity fraud has become a growing issue, with Forbes projecting […] 6 minute read
Fraud Challenger banks Customer stories Holvi deploys AI-driven risk detection to fight financial crime more effectively and efficiently By tailoring screening to their risk-based approach and safely whitelisting false alerts at onboarding, Holvi has cut the time they spend remediating false positives in half. 3 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is account takeover fraud? In the US alone, it is estimated that losses related to account takeover fraud (ATO) amounted to $11bn in 2021, representing a 90 percent increase from 2020. As fraud and scams continue to evolve, it is critical for compliance teams to […] 5 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is chargeback fraud? Chargeback fraud occurs when a customer submits a transaction dispute with their payment provider for illegitimate – even dishonest – reasons. The consequences of fraudulent chargebacks can include unnecessary costs to firms, as well as enabling certain forms of illicit […] 4 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is ACH fraud and how to prevent it The Automated Clearing House (ACH) network is a way of transferring money from one bank account to another. Supporting both credit and debit transfers, payments and withdrawals are sent to the clearing house where they await authorization before arriving at […] 5 minute read
Fraud Knowledge & training What is return fraud and how to prevent it E-commerce has become indispensable to retail frameworks around the world, providing customers and businesses with a flexible shopping experience that can save both time and money. However, high return rates are becoming an increasing challenge, creating additional costs and complexities […] 5 minute read
AI Knowledge & training Fraud Prevention: How AI Helps Track Changes in Customer Behavior As fraud typologies become more complex, it is harder for firms to ensure they have robust detection practices in place. Yet while some red flags cover many fraud types, precise detection requires a forensic approach. In a constantly evolving risk […] 3 minute read
