Fraud

SPONSORED | How are you protecting your bank and customers this holiday season? Keep your holiday cheer this season—sign up for the ICBA Payments Fraud Loss Protection Plan (FLPP), and get help.

Fraud and scams thrive not through any single vulnerability but through intricate webs connecting criminals, technology platforms, financial institutions and, unfortunately, victims.

SPONSORED | Bad actors are organized and interconnected, but the systems meant to stop them are often fragmented and siloed. Fraud flows across entire financial ecosystems. Without a unified approach, you risk operating with the same limited visibility that fraudsters exploit.

They say the best defense is a good offense, and with payments fraud, nothing rings truer. A proactive fraud strategy is a necessity.

SPONSORED | Over 90% of banks report rising fraud attacks, yet most remain dissatisfied with Positive Pay adoption—while fintechs win business customers with modern tools. Here’s how community banks can protect accounts, strengthen loyalty, and create new revenue.

SPONSORED | Outdated check processing systems expose community banks to rising fraud and compliance risks. Modernizing check processing enhances fraud detection, streamlines operations, and strengthens legal resilience—making it a critical risk management strategy, not just an efficiency upgrade.

A fraud case at Williamstown Bank sheds light on how community banks can combat rising online gaming “friendly fraud” claims and navigate Regulation E compliance hurdles.

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