Tag: Cifas

Inside the rising threat of digital identity fraud

Identity theft has become one of the most pervasive threats facing UK consumers, particularly as more daily services shift online. Many people still hand...

CDA and Cifas warn of rise in impersonation scams

UK businesses, charities, and high-value account holders are being urged to stay alert following a surge in impersonation scams where criminals pose as bank...

Trend Micro and Cifas launch JustMe to combat fraud

Cifas and Trend Micro have announced a strategic partnership to launch JustMe, a first-of-its-kind mobile app designed to protect users from identity fraud and...

Identity fraud hits 118k as AI bypasses checks

A growing wave of fraud, fuelled by the rise of artificial intelligence and worsening economic conditions, is now reaching alarming new heights in the...

How financial institutions can strengthen AML systems against money mules

The scale of illicit finance continues to grow, with Nasdaq estimating that over $3.1tn in dirty money flowed through the global system in 2024.

Tackling money mule abuse of the financial sector – no place...

Money laundering is the lifeblood of organised criminals – put simply, without the ability to move and convert criminal proceeds into “clean” money to fund further crime and the lavish lifestyle criminals aspire to, organised crime gangs cease to function.

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