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Wire fraud: What it is and how to prevent it

Abrigo

Strengthening financial security Wire transfers and other electronic fund transfers offer speed and efficiency but also come with inherent risks. Fraudsters exploit trust, so reinforcing a cautious, verification-first approach can be one of the most effective defenses against wire fraud.

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RMAI Update August 2024

RMAi Blog

The scam resulted in numerous unauthorized electronic transfers being made from the customers’ accounts at the financial institution. The plaintiff financial institution reimbursed its customers for the unauthorized transactions as mandated by the federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA).

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Different Payments Types Explained

Lockstep

An echeck is an electronic version of a check that uses the customer’s bank account and routing number to debit the funds from their account, just like a paper check. The main difference between an echeck and a check is that an echeck clears faster because it’s processed electronically. . What is an EFT? What is an ACH?

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What is an EFT payment?

Chaser

An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment is a payment option with unparalleled convenience, efficiency, and versatility for bill payments, online purchases, payroll deposits, and account transfers. Processing times vary, with options like wire transfers for same-day delivery.

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It’s Time to Send Invoices and Receive Payments Electronically

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Subscribe now The Challenge of Receiving Electronic Payments In terms of payments, for the most part we are talking about ACH debits and credits, credit cards, wires (Fedwire or SWIFT), EDI (electronic data interchange) and e-checks, which all come under the umbrella of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

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Effective Strategies to Reduce Debtor Days

Know-It Global

Offer multiple payment options Provide customers with various payment options, such as credit cards, electronic funds transfers and online payment platforms. Offering flexibility in payment methods makes it easier for customers to settle their invoices promptly, reducing debtor days.

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FinCEN Issues Advisory on COVID-19 Related Medical Scams Transactional Red Flags for your Suspicious Activity Monitoring Program

Abrigo

Your transaction monitoring processes should include these transactional red flags related to COVID-19: Medical supply related transactions through a personal account Merchant requires pre-paid cards, virtual currency, or other hard to trace mean of payment High chargeback and/or return volume in the customer’s account Newly opened account received (..)