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A Primer on Machine Learning Models for Fraud Detection
Machine learning is the new black—among tech companies, everyone is trying to figure out how they can associate themselves with this sexy new technology. At…

Oh, those crafty fraudsters: Paying themselves for fake services with stolen credit cards!
Here’s a good case study for you… Marketplaces have it tough, monitoring millions of services, products, buyers, and sellers for fraudulent activity. And when numerous…

Why Spammy Profiles Should Worry Job Aggregators
Fraudulent applicants and abusive profile practices can wreck the reputation of job sites The first priority for job aggregators isn’t to please job seekers, it’s…

Why Managing Trust is Critical for Digital Transformation
Digital disruption has demolished more than 50% of the Fortune 500 since 2000. From this snapshot, it is evident that technology is creating new online-only…

How to Avoid Being Catfished By People on Dating Apps (Plus Tips on How to Find Love this Summer)
With many top dating apps simplifying courtship down to a simple thumb swipe, it’s a wonder that online dating, despite being normalized as a means…

Quantifying Insight: Fraud Data Scientists Translate a Hunch into a Probability
Using credit card fraud as an example, how does a data scientist translate an initial observation into a tangible prediction that can be used to…

7 Leading Fraud Indicators: From Fresh Cookies to Null Values
Fraud is costly and running rampant in online marketplaces, social networks and communities across the web. Effectively spotting and stopping fraud on a global scale…

It’s the Most Fraudulent Time of the Year
Two years ago the Target credit card data breach had a ripple effect that has led to the shoring up of payments security in the…

Accountability Matters: Why Firms Need to Step Up with Proactive Protection
Cybersecurity and fraud prevention go hand-in-hand for both businesses and consumers, just as cybercrime and online scams are intrinsically connected. That’s why we’re supporting National Cybersecurity Awareness…