Link Analysis is a data analysis method that examines relationships and connections between different entities (people, accounts, transactions, etc.) to identify patterns, networks, and potential fraudulent activities.
Key Components
- Network mapping
- Pattern detection
- Relationship analysis
- Entity identification
- Connection tracking
Analysis Areas
- Transaction patterns
- Account relationships
- Communication networks
- Behavioral links
- Financial flows
Applications
- Fraud detection
- Network analysis
- Risk assessment
- Pattern recognition
- Criminal investigation
Detection Methods
- Graph analysis
- Pattern matching
- Network mapping
- Relationship scoring
- Anomaly detection
Best Practices
- Data integration
- Pattern validation
- Regular updates
- Documentation
- Quality control
Link analysis helps identify hidden connections and fraud patterns in complex networks.