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We're really excited about our partnership with Consumer Portfolio Services! Their whole press release is great and worth a read, but here's our favorite part: "The partnership [with SentiLink] enables CPS to improve its fraud prevention efforts while also saving [CPS] approximately $1 million per quarter so far." Read the rest here: https://hubs.li/Q02Z6BT70

Our own Head of Fraud Insights, David Maimon, was just quoted in The Wall Street Journal about the dangerous things fraudsters can do with stolen paper checks. https://hubs.li/Q02YXfzn0 In case you missed it, David has also been analyzing the tens of thousands of stolen checks that get shared in fraudsters' Telegram channels, check out this post for more info on that: https://hubs.li/Q02YX9zC0

It's International Fraud Awareness Week, and we're kicking things off today with a fascinating webinar. Our expert panel will take you deep into the dark web and the apps fraudsters use to share, sell, and brag about stolen data. You'll also hear the personal story of a fraud fighter who was targeted by fraudsters! Join Consumer Bankers Association, Banking on Fraudology, and SentiLink for our "How Data Exposed in 2024 Could Lead to 2025 Fraud" webinar today, November 19th at 1:00 PM ET! Gain a better understanding of modern fraud tactics and go into 2025 more confident that you can protect your institution and your customers from these bad actors. Expert Presenters: --David Maimon – Head of Fraud Insights, SentiLink --Tim Forrest – Fraud Intelligence Analyst, SentiLink --Hailey Windham, CFCS – Host, Banking on Fraudology Podcast Use code "SENTILINK1119" to register for free: https://hubs.li/Q02YJr6C0 #FraudPrevention #StolenData #DataBreach #FraudDetection #CommunityBanking #CreditUnions #Webinar #FinancialInstitutions #InternationalFraudAwarenessWeek #FraudAwareness

They say that "bad times bring out the best in people" - unfortunately, sometimes they also bring out the worst. Our latest blog post from our Head of Fraud Insights David Maimon delves into how fraudsters are exploiting the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton. While FEMA works tirelessly to deliver aid to communities in need, the online fraud ecosystem is busy intercepting and redirecting that aid. This report, part of our Dark Corners: Research Notes from the Dark Web series, highlights how fraudsters don't just stop at committing fraud themselves: they actually publish tutorials on how to submit fraudulent disaster relief applications, and even brag about their success. All of this makes an already challenging situation that much more difficult for those impacted by the hurricanes. Read the full blog to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02Yqtrx0

Why should you join Consumer Bankers Association, Banking on Fraudology, and SentiLink for our "How Data Exposed in 2024 Could Lead to 2025 Fraud" webinar next Tuesday? Three reasons: ?? Expert Presenters: --David Maimon – Head of Fraud Insights, SentiLink --Shannon Slaughter – Fraud Intelligence Analyst and People Lead, SentiLink --Hailey Windham, CFCS – Host, Banking on Fraudology Podcast ?? Real-World Examples: See actual examples of fraudsters using and distributing exposed data on platforms like the dark web and Telegram. Learn how likely it is for stolen identities to be used and how they tend to be used. ??Actionable Takeaways: Leave with a better understanding of modern fraud tactics and steps you can take to protect your institution and customers in 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of emerging fraud trends and shore up your defenses! Use code "SENTILINK1119" to register for free here: https://hubs.ly/Q02YfNPT0 #FraudPrevention #StolenData #DataBreach #FraudDetection #DataSecurity #CommunityBanking #Webinar #FinancialInstitutions

David Maimon, our Head of Fraud Insights, recently analyzed $485 million in stolen checks uncovered on Telegram. Here’s what we found: -18,030 checks cataloged from 2,162 banks—with 31 financial institutions seeing $1M+ in stolen checks each. -63% involve businesses, while 22.6% are government checks, with IRS checks making up 10% of the total. These checks enable fraudsters to act in extremely harmful ways. With a stolen check, a fraudster can participate in check washing (altering payee names to cash the check), or just use the account details to open new accounts or make unauthorized transfers. If you handle fraud and risk management, reach out to our fraud team using the link in the blog below to see if we've uncovered checks from your institution. Read the full blog for more insights: https://hubs.li/Q02Y5HDg0

The SentiLink team will be at the ACU Lending Council Conference next week - will we see you there? ?? Amanda Haines, MBA and Shelby Archer , CAMS, our credit union fraud-prevention experts, will be available for private fraud strategy consultations during the conference. Come learn why 5/10 top credit unions rely on SentiLink to help them: -Prevent first- and third-party synthetic fraud -Stop identity theft and abuse -Reduce financial losses and build member confidence ?? Schedule your private meeting with Amanda and Shelby now: https://hubs.li/Q02W9YZZ0 #ACULendingCouncilConference #FraudPrevention #RiskManagement #SyntheticFraud #CreditUnions #IDtheft #FraudFighters

Darkness falls across the land - the Halloween Happy Hour at #Money2020 is close at hand! And whoever shall be found with the soul for getting down should head to BRERA osteria in the Venetian at 6:00 PM on Tuesday for a spooktacular evening! Whether you're a ghost, a witch, or a fraud-fighting superhero, all are welcome to celebrate with us. We'll be serving up ghoulish drinks, hauntingly good food, and a bit of shady fun! Costumes aren't necessary but are certainly welcome! ???????? Register now for a real thriller: https://hubs.li/Q02VYb5c0 #SentiLinkAtM2020 #KeepOutFraud #Spooktacular #HappyHour

?? It’s the rematch you’ve all been waiting for! Join us at Money20/20 as Nova Credit CEO Misha Esipov and SentiLink CEO Naftali Harris face off once again in an epic chess showdown. ??? When: Monday at 5:00 PM ?? Where: The SentiLink Money20/20 hospitality lounge at BRERA osteria in The Venetian But that’s just the start! SentiLink has a full lineup of exciting events at BRERA osteria during Money20/20, including: ?? Halloween Happy Hour ??? Tues. Oct 29 | ? 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for a spooktacular evening of ghoulish fun, complete with drinks, bites, and a howlingly good time! ?? Synthetic Fraudbusters Lunch ??? Mon. Oct 28 | ? 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join SentiLink and Persona for an exclusive networking lunch and roundtable discussion on synthetic fraud. ??? SentiLink Partners Lunch ??? Tues. Oct 29 | ? 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm We're inviting leaders from our partner network to a private lunch on key fraud and risk topics. Get all the details and register for the lunches and happy hour here: https://hubs.ly/Q02VYbdX0 Don’t miss out! Come for the chess, stay for the networking, and experience all SentiLink has to offer at Money20/20. #SentiLinkAtM2020 #Money2020 #fraudprevention #networking #chessmatch #HalloweenHappyHour

Following Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Werfel, our own David Maimon delivered a keynote to a packed room of IRS officials and industry participants at the Council For Electronic Revenue Communication Advancement (CERCA) Fall 2024 Conference today! His address focused on the dark web supply chain that makes it possible for criminals to defraud the IRS, Treasury and other federal and state benefits programs. ?? SentiLink helps government agencies reduce fraud and taxpayer losses by providing industry-leading identity verification and fraud detection solutions.