New account fraud Articles

Inside Proximity Detection with Fingerprint's CTO
December 10, 2025

Inside Proximity Detection with Fingerprint's CTO

Fingerprint CTO Valentin Vasilyev explains how Proximity Detection works, why it was built, and how it helps detect coordinated fraud while preserving privacy.

How Proximity Detection turns noisy GPS into real fraud signals
December 8, 2025

How Proximity Detection turns noisy GPS into real fraud signals

See how Fingerprint’s Proximity Detection turns noisy GPS signals into actionable fraud insights, helping you detect device farms, multi-accounting, and coordinated abuse.

Key fraud risks in banking: Balancing security & customer experience
September 19, 2025

Key fraud risks in banking: Balancing security & customer experience

Learn how banks can combat rising fraud risks like P2P scams and account takeovers while preserving seamless customer experiences.

How to spot high-activity devices & stop scaled abuse in its tracks
August 25, 2025

How to spot high-activity devices & stop scaled abuse in its tracks

High-activity devices are a major fraud signal. Learn how to detect them using persistent identifiers and Smart Signals—before they trigger scaled abuse.

Free trial abuse: What it is, why it happens & how to stop it
July 24, 2025

Free trial abuse: What it is, why it happens & how to stop it

In this blog post, we explain what free trial abuse consists of, how it impacts businesses, and how to prevent it — without increasing friction.

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What is new account fraud & how to prevent it
June 23, 2025

What is new account fraud & how to prevent it

Fake accounts are easy to create and hard to catch. Learn how new account fraud works and see exactly how to stop it with Fingerprint’s device intelligence.

Synthetic Identity Fraud: What It Is and Top Prevention Tips
December 22, 2023

Synthetic Identity Fraud: What It Is and Top Prevention Tips

Synthetic identities happen when a fraudster creates a fictitious identity with fake information. Learn how synthetic identity fraud works, and how to prevent it.