Understanding 3D Secure authentication for secure online card payments
Understanding the 419 Fraud, also known as the Nigerian Prince Scam or Advance-Fee Fraud
Understanding the European Union's Sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive and its impact on financial crime prevention
Understanding Absconder Fraud, a type of fraud where individuals or businesses deliberately avoid paying their debts
Understanding Accidental Friendly Fraud, where customers unknowingly or mistakenly dispute legitimate charges
Understanding Account Farming, a fraudulent practice of creating and nurturing multiple accounts for malicious purposes
Understanding Ransomware, a type of malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment for decryption
Understanding Honeypots, decoy systems designed to detect, deflect, and study cyber attacks
Understanding Burner Phones, disposable mobile devices often used for temporary or anonymous communication
Understanding Wardrobing, a form of return fraud where items are purchased, used, and returned as unused
Understanding Synthetic Fraud, a sophisticated form of identity fraud using fabricated or partially real information
Understanding Skimming, a type of fraud where payment card information is illegally copied during legitimate transactions
Understanding SIM Swap Scams, where criminals take control of a victim's phone number to bypass security measures
Understanding Shipping Fraud, where criminals exploit shipping services and addresses for fraudulent purposes
Understanding Social Engineering, the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information
Understanding Phishing Scams, fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by disguising as trustworthy entities
Understanding Pharming, a cyber attack that redirects website traffic to fraudulent sites
Understanding Loan Fraud, where individuals or organizations obtain loans through deceptive means
Understanding Fraud Rings, organized criminal networks that collaborate to commit systematic fraud
Understanding the Dark Web, a part of the internet that requires special software to access and often hosts illegal activities
Digital fraud committed through internet-based technologies and electronic communications
Fraudulent activities that exploit multiple transaction channels to commit financial crimes
Fraudulent transactions where a payment card is used without being physically present
Fraudulent activities involving false or manipulated information in applications for financial products or services
A global database system for sharing information about money laundering activities and prevention measures
Financial institutions that process credit or debit card payments on behalf of merchants
Networks of compromised computers controlled by cybercriminals for malicious purposes
Cyber attacks exploiting previously unknown software vulnerabilities before developers can create patches
Fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes promising high returns through decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols
Criminal schemes involving the use of electronic communications to obtain money through false pretenses
Transparent and interpretable machine learning models used in fraud detection and risk assessment
A phone fraud scheme where scammers make brief calls hoping victims will call back premium rate numbers
Voice phishing attacks using phone calls to deceive victims and obtain sensitive information
A Visa program that monitors and manages excessive disputes and chargebacks for merchant accounts
Businesses that facilitate transactions, exchanges, and storage of virtual assets like cryptocurrencies
A sophisticated form of business email compromise targeting vendor and supplier relationships
Fraud prevention measures that monitor the frequency and volume of transactions to detect suspicious patterns
Machine learning techniques that identify patterns and anomalies in data without pre-labeled examples
A complex fraud scheme involving three parties to facilitate unauthorized purchases using stolen payment information
Fraudulent schemes involving automated trading software that promises unrealistic investment returns
The practice of buying and reselling tickets at inflated prices, often using automated bots and fraudulent methods
Malicious software designed to threaten or intimidate users into taking specific actions
Fraudulent activities committed by external parties using stolen or synthetic identities
Mandatory reports filed by financial institutions to alert authorities about potential financial crimes
Machine learning approach that uses labeled training data to predict outcomes or classify new data
Security process of examining encrypted SSL/TLS traffic for potential threats and malicious content
A betting strategy exploiting differences in odds between bookmakers to guarantee profits
Targeted phishing attacks that use personalized information to deceive specific individuals or organizations
Documentation and verification process to establish the origin of financial assets in transactions
The collection and analysis of social media data for intelligence and investigation purposes
The process of analyzing social media presence and behavior to create detailed user profiles
Automated software used to purchase limited-edition sneakers and other high-demand products
A money laundering technique that breaks large transactions into smaller amounts to avoid detection
A digital identity system where individuals have complete control over their personal information
Fraud committed by someone known to the victim, often involving misuse of shared information or resources
Malicious software that uses fear tactics to manipulate users into purchasing unnecessary software or services
Individuals, organizations, or countries subject to legal restrictions and financial prohibitions
A fraud scheme where stolen goods are shipped through intermediaries to obscure their destination
The percentage of transactions that result in refunds, used as a key metric for fraud detection and business health
Fraudulent schemes targeting victims of previous scams with false promises of recovering lost money
Documentation required to verify a person's residential address for identity verification and compliance purposes
Fraudulent exploitation of promotional offers and discounts through multiple accounts or deceptive practices
Individual who holds or has held a prominent public function, requiring enhanced due diligence in financial transactions
Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by impersonating trustworthy entities through digital communications
The process of canceling or undoing a financial transaction, either due to legitimate reasons or fraudulent activity
The percentage of payment attempts that successfully complete, indicating transaction success and system efficiency
The process of verifying the identity of parties involved in a payment transaction to ensure security and prevent fraud
Authentication method that verifies user identity through behavioral patterns and device characteristics without active user input
Fraudulent activities targeting peer-to-peer payment systems and transactions between individuals
A phone-based fraud scheme where scammers make brief calls to trick victims into calling back premium-rate numbers
An intermediary server or service that masks mobile device identities and locations for privacy or fraudulent purposes
A technique that exploits free bets and promotional offers from betting sites to generate guaranteed profits
A cyber attack where the perpetrator impersonates a legitimate user or system to gain unauthorized access
Human analysis of transactions or activities flagged as potentially fraudulent by automated systems
A cyber attack where an attacker secretly intercepts and potentially alters communications between two parties
AI technology that enables computers to make logical decisions and inferences based on available data and rules
A data analysis technique that examines relationships and connections between entities to identify patterns and potential fraud
A mandatory process of verifying the identity of customers and assessing their potential risks in financial services
A due diligence process for verifying business entities' identities, ownership structures, and assessing their risk profiles
Fraudulent employment schemes designed to deceive job seekers and steal personal information or money
Malicious interference with wireless communications to disrupt or block legitimate signals and network operations
A unique numerical identifier assigned to devices connected to a computer network using Internet Protocol
A preliminary warning placed on credit reports to notify potential creditors of possible fraudulent activity
A security framework for identifying, monitoring, and responding to identity-based threats and attacks
The criminal act of stealing and using another person's personal information for financial gain or other fraudulent purposes
A central database containing subscriber information and location data in mobile telecommunications networks
Experience-based problem-solving techniques used in fraud detection and risk assessment systems
A specialized deep learning architecture designed to process and analyze data represented as graphs or networks
Complete sets of stolen personal and financial information used for identity theft and fraud
Criminal business model offering ready-made fraud tools, infrastructure, and services to other criminals
The process of marking suspicious transactions, accounts, or activities for further review in fraud detection systems
Fraudulent activities where individuals deliberately misuse their own accounts or credentials for financial gain
Legitimate transactions or activities incorrectly identified as fraudulent by fraud detection systems
Fraudulent transactions or activities that fraud detection systems fail to identify as suspicious
Legitimate transactions incorrectly rejected by payment or fraud prevention systems
A persistent tracking mechanism that stores browser cookies in multiple locations to resist deletion attempts
Additional scrutiny and investigation applied to high-risk customers or transactions in compliance processes
Software or hardware that mimics the behavior of another system, often used in both legitimate testing and fraudulent activities
A temporary location used to receive fraudulently obtained goods or materials before they are forwarded to criminals
A framework for managing customer identities, authentication, and access control across digital services
A mandatory process for financial institutions to verify customer identities and assess potential risks
The unauthorized use of computing resources to mine cryptocurrency without the owner's consent
A technique for tracking users across different browsers by creating unique device identifiers based on system characteristics
A web security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into websites viewed by other users
Standardized response codes that indicate why a credit card transaction was rejected by the issuing bank or payment processor
A fraudulent technique where unauthorized cookies are placed on users' browsers to claim affiliate marketing commissions
A cryptographic value generated from cookie data to verify integrity and detect tampering in web applications
A cloud-based service model that helps organizations meet regulatory requirements and maintain compliance standards
A telecommunications service that displays the caller's name alongside their phone number on the recipient's device
A sophisticated form of fraud where transactions appear legitimate by using stolen but valid payment credentials and accurate customer information
A form of collusion in online gambling where players deliberately lose chips to transfer funds illegally between accounts
A forced transaction reversal initiated by the cardholder's bank, often due to disputed transactions, fraud, or dissatisfaction with purchases
The process of disputing and recovering funds lost through chargebacks by presenting compelling evidence to prove the transaction's legitimacy
The ratio of chargebacks to total transactions in a given period, used to measure merchant risk and account health
The creation, use, or manipulation of fraudulent digital certificates to deceive users or bypass security measures
A form of credit card fraud where criminals test stolen card data through multiple small purchases to verify card validity
A fraudulent practice where criminals test stolen credit card numbers with small transactions to verify their validity before making larger purchases
A scam where victims are deceived into authorizing payments to fraudulent accounts, often through social engineering or impersonation
Deceptive practices in online auctions where sellers or buyers manipulate the bidding process or misrepresent items for financial gain
The practice of taking advantage of price differences between markets to generate profit with minimal risk
The process of confirming a user's age to ensure compliance with age-restricted services and legal requirements
A fraud prevention system that verifies the billing address provided by a customer against the address on file with their credit card issuer
A dynamic security process that verifies user identity through real-time challenges or interactions during authentication attempts
The process of verifying and approving a credit or debit card transaction at the point of sale
A fraudulent scheme where criminals attempt to guess or decode credit card information through various methods
The illegal duplication of payment card data onto counterfeit cards for fraudulent transactions
A web tracking technique that identifies users by creating a unique digital fingerprint based on their browser's rendering of HTML5 canvas elements
A unique identifier generated from browser characteristics and settings to track and identify users across sessions
The process of confirming an individual's identity by comparing their physical or behavioral characteristics against previously stored biometric data
A security method that uses unique physical or behavioral characteristics to verify user identity for access control
A machine learning approach where the internal workings of the model are not transparent or interpretable to users
A sophisticated form of cybercrime where attackers impersonate business executives or partners to conduct unauthorized fund transfers
Services that validate the legitimacy and credentials of businesses through various authentication and verification methods
A sophisticated cyber attack that combines multiple types of malware and attack methods to create a more effective security threat
A security technique that monitors and analyzes patterns in user behavior to detect anomalies and potential threats
A network of compromised computers controlled by malicious actors to perform coordinated cyber attacks
A fraudulent bank account created or obtained for the purpose of receiving and laundering illegally obtained funds
A fraud technique targeting the Bank Identification Number (BIN) of payment cards to generate valid card numbers for fraudulent transactions
A form of identity theft where criminals gain unauthorized access to and control of a user's account