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Massive fraud trends and forecasts for 2017

Massive fraud trends and forecasts for 2017

Throughout the past years, the number of unauthorized transactions has been on the rise as well as the associated costs.

Top five fraud patterns that risk managers should watch out for

Top five fraud patterns that risk managers should watch out for

Fraud is always related to a purposeful intent committed by a human being utilizing techniques of deception and trickery.

Psychology of Fraudsters 101

Fraudsters can be broken down into two groups based on their behavior: swindlers and impersonators.

How Tor, Bitcoin and the Dark Net marketplaces ruined the fraud landscape

Tor was originally designed, implemented and distributed as the “onion routing project” by the U.S.

Catching promo abusers and multi-accounting users

One of the major pain points of high risk merchants in the online betting and gambling industry is the classification and filtration of promo abusers and multi-accounting users.

Account Takeovers 101

Account Takeovers 101

A major TOR based marketplace specializing only on stolen and phished account credentials currently has 19.1 million listings as of today.

The Top 5 Fraud Trends for 2018

The Top 5 Fraud Trends for 2018

We will examine the top fraud trends for 2018.

3 Signs You Might be a High Target For Fraudsters

3 Signs You Might be a High Target For Fraudsters

In 2017, fake online hotel booking scams reportedly cost consumers nearly $4 Billion.

Online Fraud 101-Gambling Edition

Online Fraud 101-Gambling Edition

Questions about online gambling fraud you were too afraid to ask?

Online Fraud 101-Travel Edition

Online Fraud 101-Travel Edition

In this second installment of our beginner’s introduction to fraud, we focus on travel fraud and the challenges faced by this industry.

We Tried To Buy Travel Tickets on the Dark Web: Here’s What We Found

We Tried To Buy Travel Tickets on the Dark Web: Here’s What We Found

As developers of a fraud prevention tool, we have to know what we’re up against.

A Deeper Look at Gambling Fraud: Tackling Promo Abuse

We previously wrote about the basics of gambling fraud.

A Deeper Look at Travel Fraud - Preventing Fraudulent Ticket Reselling

If you want to fight fraudsters, you have to think like one.

What Happens When You Travel With Illegal Plane Tickets?

According to the International Air Transportation Association, airlines lose close to US $1B per year due to fraudulent fares.

Device Fingerprinting- What is It And How Can it Reduce Fraud?

As SEON launches its innovative Chrome extension for data enrichment, we highlight a few of our most efficient fraud detection and prevention tools.

The Top #5 Fraud Trends and Forecasts for 2019

The Top #5 Fraud Trends and Forecasts for 2019

Sadly, 2018 was yet another difficult year for protecting online businesses against fraud.

Why Fraudsters Love Targeting PayDay and Online Loan Companies

Why Fraudsters Love Targeting PayDay and Online Loan Companies

Chinese payday loan company Qudian made a splash in 2017 with its $900M IPO.

How Fraud Marketplaces Fuel Account Takeovers

How Fraud Marketplaces Fuel Account Takeovers

Account takeovers (ATO) are becoming the bane of online businesses.

How Easy Is it to Apply for a Loan with Stolen ID?

How Easy Is it to Apply for a Loan with Stolen ID?

In order to understand how to combat fraud, we sometimes have to think like fraudsters.

How to Spot Hidden Customer Connections Through AI

How to Spot Hidden Customer Connections Through AI

Our recent webinar on online gambling included a poll: what is the key issue operators face when dealing with fraud?

Fraud and Bot Attacks- What to Know to Stop Them

Fraud and Bot Attacks- What to Know to Stop Them

Following the 2016 US presidential election, an increasing number of people have become aware of online bot attacks.

Multi Accounting Is On The Rise - Who is Affected And How to Stop It

Multi Accounting Is On The Rise - Who is Affected And How to Stop It

Have you ever signed up to a service with different accounts?

4 Tips to Reduce False Positives in the Travel Industry

According to data published on the payment authentication Cardinal’s website, airlines can suffer attack rates in the 1-3% range depending on the region.

Reverse Phone Lookup: The Increasingly Popular Tool for Fraud Detection

Reverse Phone Lookup: The Increasingly Popular Tool for Fraud Detection

An in-depth look at how reverse phone lookup works, and what information you can get from it.

The SEON Fraud Dictionary - Part 1: Common Online Fraud Types

The SEON Fraud Dictionary - Part 1: Common Online Fraud Types

Defining and understanding the fraud types you’re most likely to encounter online.

The SEON Fraud Dictionary - Part 2: Online Fraud and Cybercrime Terms

The SEON Fraud Dictionary - Part 2: Online Fraud and Cybercrime Terms

A look at the terms fraudsters and cybercriminals use for their attacks.

The SEON Fraud Dictionary - Part 3: Security and Fraud Prevention Terms

The SEON Fraud Dictionary - Part 3: Security and Fraud Prevention Terms

The last part of our dictionary focuses on the fraud prevention terms you should know to understand how to protect your business.

Digital Footprint - The Missing Key to Successful Credit Scoring

Digital Footprint - The Missing Key to Successful Credit Scoring

Exploring the benefits of a credit scoring model with alternative sources like digital footprint instead of credit bureau data.

The Top 5 Fraud Trends for 2020

The Top 5 Fraud Trends for 2020

Looking at future fraud trends to help you fight them this year. Our yearly predictions of fraud trends have become a tradition here at SEON.