Preventing fraud before funds move—a realistic strategy for banks to combat scams and money mules

Can you spot the scam before it starts?

Most banks can’t, but that’s exactly what today’s scams demand.

APP fraud doesn’t start with stolen passwords. It starts with trust and ends with the victim moving the money.

But the trick isn’t just in the story. It’s in the setup: spoofed calls, remote access tools, and mule accounts are standing by.

This whitepaper explains how modern scams combine human persuasion with technical support, and what banks can do to catch them in motion.

Inside this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  • Why scams now account for a growing share of fraud losses—and how they bypass typical controls
  • How money mule networks have become a critical yet often overlooked part of the scam economy
  • Why scam prevention is more than a compliance issue—it’s now a driver of customer trust and business performance
  • The regulatory changes on the horizon and how to prepare
  • What leading banks are doing differently with smarter tech, customer education, and layered defences
  • A real-world case study showing how multi-layered prevention delivers results

Whether you’re a fraud leader, CISO, or banking executive, this guide will challenge your assumptions and give you a practical view of what’s next in scam prevention.

Download the whitepaper now and start seeing scams before they strike.

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