Fraud Glossary Articles

New Account Fraud: What It Is and 3 Ways to Stop It
November 30, 2023

New Account Fraud: What It Is and 3 Ways to Stop It

New account fraud or account creation fraud is an fradulent act where fraudsters use stolen or fake identities to open new accounts and exploit targets.

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November 16, 2023

What is a Whaling Attack? How whale phishing works

Whale phishing, or 'whaling,' targets high-profile individuals in fraud attempts, exploiting their access to sensitive data. Learn prevention tips.

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August 25, 2023

Understanding and Preventing Website Content Scraping

Discover the implications of AI-generated content scraping on websites. This article delves into the concept of web scraping, its techniques, and its impact on businesses. Learn how it can be used for both legitimate and malicious purposes, and how to protect your website from potential harm.

omnichannel fraud
March 28, 2023

Omnichannel fraud detection and prevention: best practices to protect your business

Omnichannel fraud is a sophisticated form of financial crime that can occur through a variety of digital channels. Learn about the types of omnichannel fraud, the impact, and how you can protect your business.

triangulation fraud
March 27, 2023

Triangulation Fraud: What it is and how to prevent it

Triangulation fraud involves a real customer, a scammer-middleman, and a legitimate eCommerce site, where the scammer secretly facilitates transactions.

betting bots
March 23, 2023

Betting Bots: How To Stop and Prevent Them

A betting bot is a software program designed to automatically place bets based on predefined betting strategies, enhancing efficiency in online gambling.

online advertisment fraud
March 16, 2023

How to prevent advertising fraud

Any botnet or automated activity using fraudulent clicks, referrals, malicious redirects, or malware installations is considered advertising fraud. Learn how you can prevent advertising fraud and boost your return on ad spend (ROAS).

online insurance fraud
March 10, 2023

Online insurance fraud: types, techniques, prevention

Cyber-criminals engage in online insurance fraud by submitting applications with fabricated data or creating multiple accounts to "double dip" on fraudulent claims. Learn more about online insurance fraud and what you can do to prevent it.

online travel fraud
March 9, 2023

Online Travel Fraud – Types, Detection, and Prevention

Learn about the different types of online travel fraud including payment fraud, chargeback fraud, account takeover, and identity theft, and how to detect and prevent them in this comprehensive blog post.

Online marketplace fraud
February 28, 2023

Online marketplace fraud: how to protect your business and users

Online marketplace fraud is when unethical buyers or sellers try to make an illicit profit through fraudulent activity. Learn about common types of marketplace scams and how you can protect your users from online marketplace fraud.

Bank drop fraud
February 24, 2023

What is a bank drop? How they work and how banks can prevent bank drop fraud

Learn what a bank drop is, how it works, how fraudsters steal personal information, and its effect on banks and customers. Find out how banks can take preventive measures such as KYC compliance, two-factor authentication (2FA), and device intelligence.

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February 13, 2023

How to avoid online auction fraud

Online auction fraud is a type of online crime where scammers attempt to steal goods and money from unsuspecting victims. By creating fake accounts, scammers bid on items they never intend to pay for and often use stolen credit cards or fraudulent payment methods. Victims may also be targeted through phishing scams. Stay informed about online auction fraud and protect yourself from becoming a victim.