Fraud stories

Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.

UK banks see spike in mobile fraud as scams shift from calls
Last week
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
UK mobile banking fraud surged 11% in 2024 as scammers shift from voice scams, with card fraud and remote iOS attacks also on the rise, reports BioCatch.

Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Last week
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risk & compliance
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ai
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payment technologies
Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.

Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds
Last month
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cx
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martech
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physical security
A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.

ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud
Last month
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cloud services
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fraud
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funding
ConnectID has partnered with Caresquare to enhance identity verification in the NDIS, tackling fraud that costs AUD $2 billion annually.

Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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sms
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fraud
Endowus has teamed up with Twilio to enhance security on its digital wealth platform, addressing a surge in fraud cases with advanced verification measures.

UK sees 63% rise in savings accounts used for fraud
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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credit card fraud
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money laundering
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fraud
Reports indicate a staggering 63% rise in the misuse of savings accounts for fraud in the UK last year, outpacing a 12% increase in current accounts.

Crisis communications in the AI era – Are you ready for the new robots, machines and engines?
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
As AI revolutionises our lives, companies must prepare for its impact on crisis management, addressing risks and harnessing opportunities to protect their reputation.

How finance teams can catch fraud early and increase audit efficiency
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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ai
Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.

Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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malware
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data protection
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cloud security
AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.

Insurance executives see opportunity in $1.8 trillion gap
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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cleantech
A recent survey reveals that 79% of insurance executives feel a moral duty to address the USD $1.8 trillion global protection gap, viewing it as a key business opportunity.

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

European travel sector faces payment system inefficiencies
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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fraud
A new study by Modulr reveals that 96% of European travel leaders find their payment systems inadequate, leading to inefficiencies and wasted time.

Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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breach prevention
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ai
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cybersecurity
A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.

Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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malware
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blockchain
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phishing
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

Concerns rise over digital ID storage on phones in the UK
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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physical security
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iam
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data privacy
A Thales survey reveals that one-third of UK residents are storing official ID on their phones, raising alarms over potential identity fraud.

Kapwork launches platform to streamline invoice factoring
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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it automation
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risk & compliance
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transparency
Kapwork has launched its innovative Kapwork Verify platform to automate invoice factoring, claiming a potential 20% cut in operational costs for businesses.

Lack of whistleblowing systems undermines ESG in Australia
Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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dei
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transparency
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investment
Report It Now raises alarm over the inadequate whistleblowing infrastructure in Australian firms, jeopardising Environmental, Social, and Governance commitments.

United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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blockchain
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phishing
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email security
Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.