Advanced Fraud Solutions
Stop fraud losses with Consortium Intelligence™️
Data says that payment fraudsters are winning. We can’t accept that. Advanced Fraud Solutions is your ally against financial fraud. Our consortium-powered database brings together account-level data from thousands of FIs, processors, and third-party sources.
Investing in banking fraud detection software is crucial for financial institutions to mitigate financial losses, comply with regulatory requirements, and enhance account holder trust by reducing incidences of fraud.
More than 1,000 FIs trust AFS to stop fraud before it hits their bottom line.
It’s time to to fight back
Eliminate deposit fraud with Advanced Fraud Solutions
In 2007, a coalition of North Carolina financial institutions created a consortium-based fraud detection solution. This anti-fraud initiative evolved into Advanced Fraud Solutions, now the industry’s largest and most trusted fraud prevention database. Unlike fraud detection, fraud prevention software aims to stop fraudulent activities before they occur by implementing proactive security measures. Today, we lead the fight against check, ACH, and business account fraud. Our tools empower financial institutions of all sizes to outsmart fraudsters.
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Unmatched fraud database
Largest check fraud database in the industry
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Protecting over 1,000 Financial Institutions
Trusted by leading banks and credit unions nationwide
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Celebrated for performance
Six time recipient, Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company
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Don’t just accept fraud losses
Check Fraud Prevention
Despite falling check volume, check fraud continues to rise. Our real-time deposit fraud detection software catches bad checks before a loss can occur.
ACH Fraud Prevention and Account Validation
Faster payments, faster fraud. Our ACH account validation solution can mitigate fraud as well as aid in compliance.
Wire Fraud Defense
Be proactive at identifying wire fraud threats. Safeguard wire transfers with TrueWire.
Next-Gen Positive Pay
Prevent check and ACH fraud for your business account holders with Positive Pay by AFS.
It is simple to use and alerts our tellers to possible fraud right at the time of presentment. TrueChecks® is one of our new favorite tools in fighting fraud!
Stop taking fraud losses
With fraud outpacing current safeguards, FIs are taking painful losses and trying to explain it to stakeholders. Staying ahead, questioning whether fraud mitigation and FI risk measures are enough, and confronting fraud’s impact—it’s a drain on resources and potential.
As a financial institution leader, you’re fighting the never-ending threat of deposit fraud while also working to serve your account holders. Every day, you try to navigate the demands of loss prevention, operational efficiency, and optimizing institutional success.
We’re here to help you prevent check, ACH, wire and business account holder fraud. Let’s discuss over a personalized demo. We’ll walk you through our entire suite of fraud management services.
Latest posts
Read the latest insights on the deposit and payment fraud landscape from the experts at AFS.
- Positive Pay File Format Guidelines
- Financial Institutions Gain Formidable Fraud Defense with Advanced Fraud Solutions and Aptys Solutions Partnership
- [2024 Update] Common Types Of Check Fraud And Scams
Fraud Detection and Prevention FAQ
What is consortium-based fraud detection?
Consortium-based fraud detection leverages shared data from multiple financial institutions (FIs) to identify fraud patterns and emerging threats. By pooling fraud data, FIs gain access to collective intelligence that enhances detection accuracy and prevents fraudulent transactions across the consortium.
How does consortium-based fraud prevention improve operational efficiency?
Consortium intelligence streamlines fraud detection by automating the identification of shared threats. This reduces manual reviews and allows FIs to focus on high-priority cases, improving operational efficiency and saving time.
Why is consortium-based fraud detection superior to traditional methods?
Consortium-based fraud detection offers several unique advantages:
Improved collaboration: Sharing fraud data fosters industry-wide collaboration, improving overall fraud prevention strategies.
Enhanced fraud patterns detection: The collective data from multiple FIs identifies patterns that may not be visible within a single institution’s transaction data.
Reduced financial losses: Leveraging consortium intelligence helps FIs stay ahead of emerging threats and stop fraud before it impacts account holders.
What challenges do FIs face in fraud prevention?
FIs encounter several challenges when combating fraud:
Scalability issues: As transaction volumes grow, fraud detection systems must scale to handle larger datasets without sacrificing accuracy.
Evolving fraud tactics: Fraudsters adapt their methods to exploit vulnerabilities, making it difficult to detect new schemes.
False positives: Traditional systems often flag legitimate transactions as suspicious, increasing the workload for fraud teams.
How does consortium intelligence address these challenges?
By pooling data from a wide range of FIs, consortium intelligence:
Supports scalability: Shared infrastructure ensures fraud prevention tools can handle increasing data volumes effectively.
Adapts to evolving fraud tactics: Shared insights provide a broader view of emerging threats.
Reduces false positives: Consortium-based systems refine detection algorithms by comparing transaction patterns across institutions.
What are the most effective fraud prevention measures for FIs?
The most effective fraud prevention measures include:
- Transaction monitoring tools: Real-time monitoring detects suspicious activity and prevents fraudulent transactions.
- Consortium-based data sharing: Sharing fraud intelligence with other FIs enhances the ability to identify and stop fraud patterns.
- Risk management integration: Combining fraud detection tools with broader risk management processes ensures comprehensive protection.
What role does real-time monitoring play in fraud prevention?
Real-time monitoring allows FIs to:
- Detect anomalies as transactions occur, stopping fraud in its tracks.
- Protect account holders by quickly flagging unauthorized activities.
- Build trust and confidence with account holders by demonstrating proactive fraud prevention.
What are the emerging threats in fraud detection?
Emerging threats include:
- Sophisticated social engineering attacks: Fraudsters increasingly rely on deceptive tactics to trick account holders into sharing sensitive information.
- New fraud schemes: Fraudsters continuously develop schemes to exploit weak points in transactional processes.
- Account takeover attempts: Fraudsters target account holders’ credentials to gain unauthorized access.
How does consortium-based intelligence combat emerging threats?
Consortium intelligence provides FIs with a unified view of evolving fraud tactics, enabling them to:
- Detect and respond to new threats faster.
- Share insights across the consortium to prevent similar attacks at other institutions.
- Provide robust protection for account holders by addressing vulnerabilities before they are widely exploited.
How do fraud prevention tools benefit FIs operationally?
Fraud prevention tools designed for FIs offer operational benefits such as:
- Reduced manual intervention: Automated detection systems minimize the need for manual reviews, saving time and resources.
- Streamlined workflows: Integrated fraud detection solutions ensure seamless collaboration between departments.
- Actionable insights: Consortium-based intelligence delivers actionable data to help FIs prioritize high-risk cases efficiently.
How do fraud detection tools enhance account holder trust?
By proactively preventing fraud and securing transactions, FIs can:
- Build trust with account holders, demonstrating a commitment to their financial security.
- Protect sensitive account information, reducing the likelihood of data breaches.
- Ensure smooth, uninterrupted access to accounts by minimizing false positives and preventing account takeovers.
What measures can FIs take to reduce fraud risk for account holders?
FIs can reduce fraud risk by:
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Implementing robust fraud detection systems powered by consortium-based intelligence.
Educating account holders on recognizing phishing attempts and other fraud tactics.