Identity intelligence is using a combination of smart analytics, data, and new-age technologies to prevent ID theft fraud. Businesses use smart analytics to identify anomalies in data to uncover potential red flags and risks of fraud. By using ID intelligence, businesses can detect and mitigate fraud risks in real-time, enhancing the security in digital environments. […]
Have you noticed new companies popping up out of nowhere, offering great credit cards, bank accounts, and other financial services? Companies with a massive digital footprint but almost zero physical footprints. Welcome to the world of digital banking. Digital banking or Neo-Banking is the next natural step that the financial industry will take, at least […]
The dark web is the home to a range of fraudsters. The majority of cybercrimes, financial frauds, and more can be traced back to the dark web in one way or another. This also includes Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) platforms that offer phishing kits, fraud kits, stolen credentials, and other tools to conduct fraud. With these tools […]
Online platforms such as marketplaces, gaming sites, fintech apps, referral programs, and online stores are constantly under threat from fraud. Fraudsters keep coming up with newer methods to conduct fraud, and multi-accounting is one of them. Multi-accounting is where a single user creates multiple fake accounts to exploit a system. In this guide, we’ll explore […]
The world of auditing is changing rapidly, and Open Banking is driving the change. For decades, auditors have relied on traditional, manual processes—chasing down client records, cross-referencing financial statements, and making sense of fragmented data. It’s a system that works, but it’s far from perfect. Traditional audits are slow, prone to human error, and often […]
Proof of income is a critical requirement in various financial and legal transactions, from securing a loan to renting an apartment. Lenders, landlords, and government agencies often request proof of income to assess an individual’s financial stability. While there are several documents that can serve this purpose, verifying their authenticity is equally important. In this […]
Refund fraud is not just an occasional inconvenience; it’s a well-organized and increasingly sophisticated crime that drains billions of dollars from businesses each year. Unlike chargeback fraud or phishing, refund scam happens after a legitimate purchase has been made, making it harder to detect and prevent. Fraudsters are exploiting the weaknesses in refund policies and […]
Employer Identification Number or EIN is a type of Tax Identification Number (TIN) that’s issued by the IRS in the US for businesses. EIN is crucial for KYB compliance as it helps in proving that a business is operating legally. Including EIN in the KYB verification process helps in verifying whether a business has a […]
SSN (Social Security Numbers) data breaches have become common, and they expose the victims to cyber-attacks and identity theft. Social security numbers are one of the most sensitive pieces of personally identifiable information, leaving the victims vulnerable to all kinds of frauds. How Does an SSN Data Breach Happen? Recent data breaches highlight vulnerabilities in […]
If you seek a mortgage for buying a new home or for refurbishing, it has to be approved by a mortgage lender for you to get your loan. One of the major factors involved in loan approval is the verification of the borrower’s financial information, but how do mortgage lenders verify bank statements for loan […]