Unit21's Fraud Fighters Summit: Top 5 Challenges Facing Financial Institutions

Banking on Fraudology

Banking on Fraudology is presented by Unit21.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Banking on Fraudology, where we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of financial fraud and explore the challenges faced by institutions and consumers alike. In today's episode, we're excited to have a panel of esteemed colleagues joining the Fraud Fighter Virtual Summit powered by Unit 21 to shed light on the most pressing issues in the fraud prevention landscape.

Our guests include Alex Faivusovich, Head of Fraud Risk at Unit21; Donna Turner, retired fraud executive from Bank of America and COO for Early Warning Services; and Scott Harkey, EVP of financial services and payments at Endava. Together, they'll share their insights on the top fraud challenges faced by financial institutions, from counterfeit checks and ACH returns to account takeovers and elder exploitation.

We'll also be discussing the alarming rise of first-party fraud, as fraudsters exploit terms and conditions to file intentional disputes, leading to write-offs and misclassification. Our experts will highlight the need for more sophisticated monitoring systems and the importance of collaboration between government and industry to combat these threats effectively.

As the threat of fraud continues to grow exponentially, it's crucial for financial institutions to stay ahead of the curve. Our guests will share their predictions for the future of fraud prevention, including the shift towards balancing economics in transactions and applying technology from other financial sectors to dispute processes.

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About Hailey Windham:

As a 2023 CU Rockstar Recipient, Hailey Windham, CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist) demonstrated unbounding passion for educating her community, organization and credit union membership on scams in the market and best practices to avoid them. She has implemented several programs within her previous organizations that aim at holistically learning about how to prevent and detect fraud targeted at membership and employees.

Windham’s initiatives to build strong relationships and partnerships throughout the credit union community and industry experts have led to countless success stories. Her applied knowledge of payments system programs combined with her experience in fraud investigations offers practical concepts that are transferable, no matter the organization’s size.

Connect with Hailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-windham/