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Federal Reserve to Speak at the Next Cyber Fraud Intelligence Series: “Defining the Threat of Synthetic Identity Fraud”

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Software, Banking, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Professional services, Data management, Technology, Security, Finance, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Crime, Property crimes, Computer security, Articles, Human behavior, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Cybercrime, Financial crime, Identity fraud

FiVerity , Inc., a leading provider of cyber fraud detection and threat intelligence, announces that executives from the Federal Reserve will join next Cyber Fraud Intelligence Series event to address, Defining the Threat of Synthetic Identity Fraud.

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  • FiVerity , Inc., a leading provider of cyber fraud detection and threat intelligence, announces that executives from the Federal Reserve will join next Cyber Fraud Intelligence Series event to address, Defining the Threat of Synthetic Identity Fraud.
  • Michael Timoney - Vice President, Secure Payments, Federal Reserve Bank
    Staci Shatsoff - Assistant Vice President, Secure Payments, Federal Reserve Bank
    Special Cyber Fraud Intelligence Series session: Click HERE to register.
  • FiVerity, Inc., is a groundbreaking cyber fraud detection company, utilizing machine learning and secure identity management to prevent sophisticated forms of cyber fraud.
  • The companys SynthID platform is focused on thwarting cyber fraud threats at financial institutions in real time, including synthetic identity fraud (SIF), one of the fastest-growing financial crimes.

Suspected Financial Services Digital Fraud Attempts Rise Nearly 150% Worldwide As Prevalence of Digital Transactions Increase

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Credit scoring, Crime, Crimes, Property crimes, Fraud, Articles, Data collection, TransUnion

In the U.S., financial services fraud attempts increased 109%.

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  • In the U.S., financial services fraud attempts increased 109%.
  • Across industries, the rate of suspected digital fraud attempts globally rose 24% when comparing the first four months of 2021 with the last four months of 2020.
  • In the U.S., the percentage of fraud attempts increased at a similar rate (25%) during the same time period.
  • TransUnion monitors digital fraud attempts reported by businesses in varied industries such as gambling, gaming, financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail and telecommunications, among others.

24/7 Sobriety Participants are Now Visiting Automated Kiosks for Their Twice-Daily Breathalyzer Tests

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Public policy, Government, Law enforcement, Emergency services, State, Local, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Hardware, Alcohol law, Alcohol abuse, Driving under the influence, Crimes, Traffic law, Sobriety, Psychoactive drugs, Breathalyzer, Crime, Articles

In the past year, seven 24/7 Sobriety Programs have made the switch to this fully automated breathalyzer system, which now conducts more than 550 alcohol screening tests a day in the Dakotas.

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  • In the past year, seven 24/7 Sobriety Programs have made the switch to this fully automated breathalyzer system, which now conducts more than 550 alcohol screening tests a day in the Dakotas.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    North and South Dakota are 24/7 Sobriety Program states that require participants to submit to court-mandated breathalyzer tests as a condition of their sentences for DUI offenses.
  • In the past, these tests have been administered by sheriff deputies or jail administrators using handheld breathalyzers a time-consuming process for both staff and participants.
  • This automated process frees up staff for higher-value work and reduces the administrative costs of 24/7 Sobriety Programs.

Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC: Consent Solicitation Fee

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Criminal law, Solicitation, Security, Sexual consent

This Announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. person.

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  • This Announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, any U.S. person.
  • Securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration.
  • Each Stockholder participating in the Consent Solicitation will be required to represent that it is an Eligible Stockholder as set out in "Procedures in connection with the Consent Solicitation" in the Solicitation Memoranda.
  • The Solicitation Memoranda contain important information which should be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Consent Solicitation and the Proposals.

ENACOMM and REDi Strike Partnership to Integrate REDi's Fraud Control Solutions with ENACOMM's Omnichannel Offerings

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Crime, Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Redi, Redi, Articles, Human behavior

Combining forces, ENACOMM will provide communication channels for REDi's alerts to all of its customers users, and ENACOMM will integrate REDis fraud prevention technologies into ENACOMMs ViA and Fraud Control Module offerings.

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  • Combining forces, ENACOMM will provide communication channels for REDi's alerts to all of its customers users, and ENACOMM will integrate REDis fraud prevention technologies into ENACOMMs ViA and Fraud Control Module offerings.
  • The ENACOMM Fraud Control Module allows users to detect, track and respond to fraud across any channel for which ENACOMMs ViA data collection system is deployed.
  • REDi is excited to solidify a mutually beneficial partnership with ENACOMM and reach more financial institutions with our fraud prevention and enterprise notification solutions.
  • With the partnership, REDi will also provide ENACOMM its APIs to enable ENACOMM to package and resell REDis debit, fraud and card control solutions as part of ENACOMMs product suite spanning the voice, mobile, and digital channels.

Claims Process Opens for Consumers Who Were Victimized by Fraudulent MoneyGram Transfers

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Foreign exchange companies, Property crimes, MoneyGram, Deception, Crime, Crimes, Fraud, Articles, Finance

Consumers who lost money to fraudsters and paid through MoneyGram between 2013 and 2017 can now file a claim to get their money back.

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  • Consumers who lost money to fraudsters and paid through MoneyGram between 2013 and 2017 can now file a claim to get their money back.
  • This claims process is the result of settlements with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice charging that MoneyGram violated previous agreements with the government to crack down on fraudulent money transfers.
  • MoneyGram profited by making it easy for con-artists to get away with peoples hard earned money.
  • Were also committed to ensuring that MoneyGram lives up to its promises in the future to crack down on fraud in its system.

Claims Process Opens for Consumers Who Were Victimized by Fraudulent MoneyGram Transfers

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Foreign exchange companies, Property crimes, MoneyGram, Deception, Crime, Crimes, Fraud, Articles, Finance

Consumers who lost money to fraudsters and paid through MoneyGram between 2013 and 2017 can now file a claim to get their money back.

Key Points: 
  • Consumers who lost money to fraudsters and paid through MoneyGram between 2013 and 2017 can now file a claim to get their money back.
  • This claims process is the result of settlements with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice charging that MoneyGram violated previous agreements with the government to crack down on fraudulent money transfers.
  • MoneyGram profited by making it easy for con-artists to get away with peoples hard earned money.
  • Were also committed to ensuring that MoneyGram lives up to its promises in the future to crack down on fraud in its system.

Aite Group Report Features Arkose Labs as Premier Solution to Fighting Fraud

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Crimes, Property crimes, Crime, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Arkose, Articles

SAN FRANCISCO, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arkose Labs , provider of online fraud and abuse prevention technology, today announced its inclusion in a new case study report by Aite Group .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arkose Labs , provider of online fraud and abuse prevention technology, today announced its inclusion in a new case study report by Aite Group .
  • The report entitled Stopping Fraud by Making it Too Expensive, examines how three major digital businesses are protecting themselves and their customers from various forms of fraud using solutions from Arkose Labs.
  • Earlier this month, Arkose Labs released their Q2 2021 Fraud and Abuse Report, to access the full report please click here .
  • To learn more about Arkose Labs and its Fraud and Abuse Defense Platform, visit www.arkoselabs.com
    Arkose Labs bankrupts the business model of fraud.

JSOT criminally charges William Jordan McBean with fraud and theft

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Crimes, Deception, Fraud, Tort law, Crime, Articles, Human behavior

McBean has been criminally charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(a) and two counts of theft over $5,000 contrary to section 334(a).

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  • McBean has been criminally charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(a) and two counts of theft over $5,000 contrary to section 334(a).
  • It is alleged that McBean fraudulently obtained approximately $3.8 million in relation to purported financing fees.
  • JSOT investigates and prosecutes quasi-criminal cases under the Securities Act and certain securities-related criminal offences under the Criminal Code.
  • The IMET is a specialized unit under the RCMP Federal Policing program that detects, investigates, and deters market fraud.

On Memorial Day, Tunnel to Towers Announces Series of Events to Honor America's Fallen Heroes

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Anti-Americanism, International terrorism, Islamic terrorism in the United States, Presidency of George W. Bush, September 11 attacks, The United States, History of New York City, Crimes

"Through the Never Forget Walk we'll unite communities from Washington, D.C. to New York City and everywhere in between in honor of the heroes we lost on 9/11.

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  • "Through the Never Forget Walk we'll unite communities from Washington, D.C. to New York City and everywhere in between in honor of the heroes we lost on 9/11.
  • At Tunnel to Towers, we're committed to ensuring that America never forgets the service and sacrifice of our first responders on that day and every day since."
  • Tunnel to Towers is also announcing two first-of-their-kind ceremonies to honor heroes who have lost their lives since the September 11th attacks.
  • For more about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and its commitment to DO GOOD, please visit tunnel2towers.org .