Merchant fraud teams urged to adopt risk-based AI governance as FCA sharpens focus on financial services
Merchant fraud and risk leaders should adopt a more proportionate approach to AI governance as regulators increase scrutiny of artificial intelligence in financial services, according to an AI specialist responding to the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest review of emerging technologies. The FCA’s recent review highlights how AI has the potential to transform financial services while […]
How Machine Learning Improves eCommerce Fraud Prevention
Fraud at the digital checkout has long been one of the most persistent challenges for retailers attending the Fraud Prevention Summit. Traditional defences, mostly rules-based systems and manual reviews, often lag behind fast-evolving fraud tactics, resulting in rising chargebacks and frustrated customers. However, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming the battlefield by […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Retailers Can Improve Deepfake Fraud Prevention
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. Deepfake […]
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 […]
RISKIFIED WEBINAR REWIND: AI’s Impact on Fraud in EMEA – Upping the Ante
Don’t worry if you missed Riskified’s recent webinar about the impact of AI on fraud in the EMEA region – you can now watch the entire session on demand. This insightful webinar, featuring industry experts from Air Europa and AstroPay, provided a deep dive into the escalating sophistication of online fraud, predominantly fuelled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence. […]
How to Choose AI Fraud Detection Software
As fraudsters become increasingly sophisticated, senior anti-fraud professionals in the UK’s e-commerce and banking sectors must leverage advanced technologies to stay ahead. Choosing the right AI fraud detection software is no longer simply a technology decision—it’s a strategic investment in reducing fraud losses, improving operational efficiency, and protecting customer trust. With a growing number of […]
AI MONTH: Identifying the key anti-fraud use cases in your organisation
AI is revolutionising the fight against financial fraud, offering sophisticated solutions that can outsmart even the most sophisticated fraudsters. Here are some of the key ways AI is being deployed by delegates at the Fraud Protection Summit… AI is a powerful tool in the fight against financial fraud, offering real-time detection, adaptability, and the ability […]
If you specialise in AI for Fraud Prevention we want to hear from you!
Each month on Fraud Prevention Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the market – and in September we’ll be focussing on AI for 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 AI for Fraud […]