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Woman on mobile phone

7 min read

AI Voice Cloning Scams Explained

Fraud tactics have always adapted to whatever communication channels carry the most authority, whether that’s email, SMS, etc. Now, synthetic voice is a bigger part of that mix than ever. The implication for financial institutions is straightforward...

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Different roles money mules in the fraud infrastructure

5 min read

The Different Roles of Money Mules in Fraud Operations

Money mule activity is often treated as a single category of risk. An account is flagged as a “mule,” controls are applied, and the case moves...

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Man looking at a fraudulent investment scam on social media

4 min read

Social Media Platforms and Fraud: Why the EU Is Rethinking Liability

Social media has woven itself so tightly into everyday life that it’s easy to forget how much power it now holds. It’s where people maintain...

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Female fraudster scamming money through instant payments system from man

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Pix, CoDi, and the Evolution of Instant Payment Fraud

Instant payment platforms like Pix in Brazil and CoDi in Mexico have transformed how money moves. What once took days now happens instantly. For...

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Account holder of a money mule account

6 min read

Uncovering Money Mule Networks

Real-time payments have redefined how we move money; it’s now fast, frictionless, and always on. For people and businesses, modern money transfer...

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Fraud in 2026: What to Expect?

If you lead or support fraud prevention, it’s always worth anticipating some trends for the coming year. Attackers are gaining cheap access to...

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Top 5 Types of Scams in 2025

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Top 5 Scams in 2025

While reports and regulations help you understand fraud in theory, the scams unfolding in the real world often paint the clearest picture of what’s...

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Why Collaboration is Key in Fraud Detection

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Why Collaboration is Key in Fraud Detection

If you’re trying to stop fraud but you can only see your own data, you’re fighting the battle half-blind. Fraudsters today open accounts across...

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Singapore’s Protection from Scams Act: What It Changes

4 min read

Singapore’s Protection from Scams Act: What It Changes

Is giving police the power to seize and restrict bank accounts a necessary evil or a symptom that banks are still seeing scams too late? Singapore’s...

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7 min read

Double Your Coins Today: Don’t Fall for a Crypto Scam

What are Crypto Scams? Crypto scams are a type of investment fraud where criminals use the mechanics and mystique of cryptocurrency to deceive...

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