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BioCatch Unveils Scams360 for Enhanced Scam Detection

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, BioCatch has made headlines with the introduction of its innovative platform, Scams360. This latest tool is designed to empower banking institutions to strengthen their defenses against the rising tide of sophisticated scams. By leveraging behavioral patterns, Scams360 provides real-time insights that enable banks to identify and thwart various types of fraud, particularly the ever-elusive authorized push payment (APP) scams.

APP fraud represents a significant challenge in the financial sector. It operates on psychological manipulation, tricking victims into willingly transferring their money to scammers. With Scams360, financial institutions can maintain a proactive approach, ensuring that the vast majority of these scams are identified before any funds are lost. According to BioCatch's Chief Product Officer, Ayelet Eliezer, banks utilizing this groundbreaking solution are already witnessing a remarkable 50% increase in their scam detection capabilities when it comes to non-impersonation scams.

The platform boasts an impressive alert rate, which helps banks keep operational costs manageable while effectively stopping scams in real-time. This is particularly critical as the Global Anti-Scam Alliance estimates that scams now result in over $1 trillion in consumer losses annually, a figure that is only set to rise, especially with advancements in artificial intelligence.

Traditional methods of fraud detection, which often rely on transaction data or basic intelligence, fall short when faced with modern scams. Most victims do not realize they are being scammed until it’s too late, as they actively authorize the payments. In contrast, Scams360 utilizes BioCatch's advanced behavioral analytics—drawing from up to 3,000 different data points—such as typing speed, mouse movements, and patterns of user interaction, to differentiate between genuine transactions and those influenced by malicious intent.

For instance, Scams360 monitors aspects like typing rhythms, response times to prompts, and even unusual mouse activity, all of which can indicate the presence of a scam. By creating a nuanced understanding of user behavior, BioCatch equips financial institutions with the tools necessary to evaluate whether a transaction is authentic or potentially fraudulent.

As the landscape of financial transactions continues to transform, experts like Suzanne Sando, Lead Analyst at Javelin Strategy Research, acknowledge the increasing complexity in scam detection. The rapid evolution in payment systems and e-commerce has opened new vulnerabilities that exploit unsuspecting consumers. Sando emphasizes the urgent need for financial services to adopt more advanced strategies for combating fraud, stating it is high time for banks to reclaim control from fraudsters.

BioCatch's Scams360 builds upon previous successes in identifying impersonation scams. For example, one regional bank using BioCatch managed to prevent $100 million in impersonation scam losses in just one year. The platform not only addresses existing scam typologies but also prepares financial institutions for future threats.

In collaboration with Knoble, BioCatch is also developing resources, such as an anti-scam guide and a cost calculator, that highlight the real financial impacts of scams beyond direct monetary losses. This partnership emphasizes the broader implications these scams have on operational costs, customer retention, compliance risks, and reputation.

Looking forward, BioCatch continues to analyze over 15 billion user sessions each month, safeguarding more than 500 million consumers and 1.5 billion devices globally from fraud. By stopping an estimated $3.7 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2024, BioCatch solidifies its role as a leader in the fight against financial crime.

In conclusion, BioCatch's Scams360 serves as a beacon of hope for the financial industry in the ongoing battle against scams. By employing an intelligent, behavior-driven approach, regulatory bodies and financial institutions alike can equip themselves to more effectively identify, mitigate, and ultimately prevent fraudulent activities, paving the way for a safer banking experience for consumers worldwide.