NTS: 6.4 million UK shoppers scammed after clicking on a fake ads
UK shoppers have bought almost 100 million items on the back of glowing online reviews, only to be bitterly disappointed when they arrive, while 6.4 million have lost money to a scam after buying something from clicking on a fake online advert. That’s according to new data released by National Trading Standards (NTS) to coincide with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The research found […]
Smarter Payments Summit: The key to safer transactions in 2026
There’s a complimentary pass reserved for you to attend the Smarter Payments Summit. The industry’s top suppliers will be attending to showcase their products and services, and discuss your needs for upcoming projects. Experience our award-winning networking format featuring exclusive 1-2-1 meetings in a dynamic, curated setting—far beyond the typical trade show. Maximise your time, forge meaningful […]
December 2025 is Mobile Fraud Prevention Month on Fraud Prevention Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in December we’ll be focusing on Mobile Fraud Prevention. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help industry buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Mobile Fraud Prevention solutions […]
Account takeovers are surging in the age of Agentic AI – Download the full report
Account takeover (ATO) fraud is accelerating, with global losses projected to hit $17B in 2025. Sift’s Q3 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals how agentic AI is fueling large-scale, automated ATO attacks that are harder than ever to detect. The report uncovers which industries are seeing the biggest spikes and why 74% of consumers are wary […]
BIOMETRICS MONTH: Building customer confidence in biometric fraud solutions
Biometric authentication is fast becoming the gold standard in fraud prevention. From facial recognition to behavioural biometrics, these technologies promise stronger security, faster verification, and fewer false declines. But as adoption accelerates, a key question remains: how do retailers ensure that innovation enhances trust, rather than eroding it? Success in biometric fraud prevention will depend […]
BIOMETRICS MONTH: Detecting fraud through how customers interact, not who with
As digital transactions become faster and increasingly automated, traditional fraud prevention tools are struggling to keep up. Passwords, one-time passcodes, and even device fingerprints can be stolen or spoofed. The next generation of fraud defence is focusing not on who the user claims to be, but how they behave. Behavioural biometrics is moving from niche […]
Fraud Prevention Summit: Last chance to register for this month’s big event
We only have a handful of free delegate places left for Fraud Prevention Summit, which give industry professionals like you a unique opportunity to meet with the UK’s best solutions providers in one place. Fraud Prevention SummitMonday 10th November 2025Hilton Canary Wharf, London This is more than just another industry event. It’s a focused, one-day […]
Mastercard unveils Threat Intelligence solution
Mastercard launched a Threat Intelligence solution that it claims is the first of its kind to be applied to payments at scale. The solution brings together Mastercard’s fraud insights and global network with curated cyber threat intelligence from Recorded Future’s platform to help payment fraud and merchant compliance teams at issuing and acquiring banks proactively detect, prevent and […]
CHARGEBACKS MONTH: Using AI and behavioural analytics to stop chargebacks before they happen
Chargebacks have previously been treated as an unavoidable cost of doing business, a byproduct of fraud, customer disputes, or payment errors that merchants simply react to after the fact. But as transaction volumes rise and fraud tactics grow more sophisticated, this reactive model is proving unsustainable. As we approach 2026, leading retailers attending the Fraud […]
MARKET DATA: These are the most in-demand Fraud Prevention solutions for 2026
Fraud Detection Tools, AI and Digital Identity Verification are lead the list of technologies the UK’s anti merchant fraud professionals are sourcing for their 2026 projects, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed in the run up to the Fraud Prevention Summit, which takes place on November 10th in London and are […]