False Negatives

Fraudulent transactions or activities that fraud detection systems fail to identify as suspicious

False Negatives occur when fraud detection systems fail to identify actually fraudulent transactions or activities as suspicious, allowing fraudulent activities to proceed undetected.

Impact Areas

  • Financial losses
  • Security breaches
  • Risk exposure
  • System reliability
  • Business reputation

Common Causes

  • Weak rules
  • Model limitations
  • Data gaps
  • System blindspots
  • Outdated patterns

Detection Methods

  • Post-analysis
  • Pattern review
  • Loss monitoring
  • System audits
  • Performance metrics

Prevention Strategies

  • Model enhancement
  • Rule strengthening
  • Data improvement
  • System updates
  • Regular testing

Best Practices

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Pattern updates
  • System optimization
  • Risk assessment
  • Regular audits

Reducing false negatives is crucial for maintaining effective fraud prevention systems.