Navigate the New Era of AI-Powered Fraud
Generative AI (GenAI) is no longer just fueling innovation—it’s being weaponized by fraudsters. With scams now faster, more scalable, and harder to detect, both businesses and consumers are feeling the impact. Sift’s Q2 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals how AI is reshaping fraud and digital trust. Scam content blocked by Sift rose 50% year-over-year, and […]
FCA looks to set standards for crypto firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on proposals to set minimum standards for crypto firms in their dealings with UK consumers. The proposals mirror many requirements which already apply to traditional financial firms, such as on operational resilience and systems and controls to fight crime. The FCA has stated that its proposed rules […]
October 2025 is Chargebacks 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 October we’ll be focusing on Chargebacks. 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 Chargeback solutions and would like to […]
AI MONTH: From Rules to Risk Scores – How AI-driven anti-fraud platforms differ from traditional systems
Historically, retailers attending the Fraud Prevention Summit have relied on rules-based fraud detection systems to protect against chargebacks, account takeovers, and payment fraud. These systems typically flag transactions based on pre-set criteria, such as purchase value, IP mismatch, or card verification failures. While effective at blocking obvious threats, they often create as many problems as […]
AI MONTH: Synthetic Identities, Deepfakes and AI Fraudsters – How retailers can stay one step ahead
Retailers have long faced fraud in many forms, from stolen credit cards to friendly fraud chargebacks. But a new breed of threat is emerging: AI-powered fraudsters. Criminals are harnessing the same machine learning and generative AI tools that businesses use to innovate, creating synthetic identities, manipulating documents, and even deploying deepfakes to bypass authentication systems. […]
Serious Fraud Office introduces new corporate criminal offence in bid to improve business confidence
The Serious Fraud Office says businesses will benefit from a new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud’, designed to drive an anti-fraud culture and improve business confidence. Introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT) 2023, the offence, which came into effect on September 1st, will hold large organisations […]
Will you be joining these leading brands at the Fraud Prevention Summit?
You’re invited to attend the Fraud Prevention Summit, taking on 10th November at the Hilton London Canary Wharf – and you’ll be in good company alongside some of the UK’s leading brands. This focused, one-day event is designed for senior professionals working in risk, fraud, compliance, and security roles. The agenda explores real-world solutions and emerging technologies […]
September 2025 is AI 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 September we’ll be focusing on AI. 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 AI and would like to be […]
ANTI-FRAUD PLATFORMS MONTH: Choosing the right partners – what merchants need to know in 2025
With online retail fraud projected to exceed £10 billion globally in 2025, retailers face growing pressure to invest in robust anti-fraud platforms. But with so many solutions on the market, how can decision-makers ensure they’re choosing the right one? Those attending the Fraud Prevent Summit will soon find out… It starts with understanding your specific […]
ANTI-FRAUD PLATFORMS MONTH: How AI-powered fraud platforms are transforming retail risk management
Reactive, rules-based, and often siloed approaches are no longer a sufficient way to combat fraud. As online and omnichannel fraud attempts grow in scale and sophistication, leading retailers attending the Fraud Prevention Summit are shifting towards AI-powered platforms that deliver proactive, real-time protection At the heart of this transformation is machine learning (ML), algorithms that […]