How digital banking is transforming fraud detection?

Updated On : May 2018

The new Digital Banking may be observed as acceptance of various prevailing and developing technologies by the banks, in concern with related changes in internal operations as well as external interactions for providing greater customer services and experiences efficiently and professionally.

The newer technologies incorporated by financial institutions are making them increasingly vulnerable to numerous risks such as phishing, card skimming, SMSishing, spyware and adware, Loan loss, identity theft, social engineering, website cloning and cyber stalking, viruses and Trojans, Money laundering, Black money and Cybercrime.

Recent innovative financial services such as mobile wallets have also been targeted by fraudsters. Likewise, money management tools are becoming more and more vulnerable to cyber threats and related frauds.

Current Scenario

Regulations and laws governing the financial services sector in India are continuously evolving. For any emergent organisation, it is critical to keep up with the changing laws in order to mitigate risk and stay ahead. By taking short-term footsteps to acclimate to the regulatory amendments, we can elude long-term consequences which will impact the business future of a financial institution.

Financial institutions are augmenting their processes, controls and fraud risk management frameworks to minimise the chances for fraud as well as decrease the time taken in their detection.

Funding for fraud control initiatives, however, continues to compete with other business initiatives and is mostly challenged on a cost–benefit basis.

Several FIs are thus implementing their fraud control and reporting frameworks to generate information in a way that the level of fraud recognized, prevented and actual losses incurred are identified. This methodology has enabled the benefits of skilled resources and automated tools to be measured more accurately.

The Role of Regulators

Regulators and investigative agencies are trying to gear up for the transformed environment. In 2012, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) proclaimed that it is developing a Bank Case Information System (BCIS) to control banking frauds. The RBI has released a new framework to check loan frauds by way of early warning indications for banks and red flagging of accounts where defaulters shall have no access to further banking finance.

It also strategies to set up a Central Fraud Registry which can be accessed by all Indian banks. The process of setting up a fraud repository will be practiced in order to reduce monitoring costs, using unconventional detection and prevention systems deployed at the industry level. The initiative is projected to identify fraudulent claims right at the processing stage, before the payment occurs, and is intended to ensure enhanced screening of proposals at the underwriting stage.

This project aims at starting an industrywide single fraud database that will eradicate the need for individual insurers to do the same, and targets to guarantee better flow of data. SEBI is in the process of getting its existing business intelligence gathering software, which is used for identifying fraudulent activities in capital markets.

Conclusion

Financial services industry is undergoing a big digital revolution. As there is an increase in the competition the consumers have many options, hence to deliver a world class & full proof seamless user experience is the key to owning & maintaining the customer relationship. This space of ever changing technology is motivating the banks to build & serve their customers with a strong & user-friendly fraud protection system. Finding a niche between the opportunities and risks will only require a new approach to fraud detection that leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to minimize risks and hence can prove to be the winning strategy.

Comments :

  • My name is Daniel Harris, and I’m from Perth, Australia. In early 2024, I fell victim to a fake crypto mining company called Aurum Mining Solutions. They looked professional, they had a sleek website, convincing consultants, and even fake ASIC credentials. I invested gradually, and over time, I put in a total of $87,000 AUD, thinking my profits were growing.

    Then one day, the website disappeared. The consultant vanished. I couldn’t log in or get answers. It was crushing, I had been completely scammed.
    I reported it to the authorities, but I didn’t expect anything to come of it. Then I heard about Morphohack Cyber Services. I reached out, and they were incredible fast, professional, and honest. They tracked the stolen Bitcoin and helped me recover everything I lost.

    Most people never see their money again after a crypto scam, I’m lucky I found Morphohack. They gave me a second chance and proved that real recovery is possible.
    E-Mail: Morphohack@cyberservices.com
    Posted On : 30/04/2025
  • Powerful Online Dark Spell Black Magic Removal and Protection Expert Call/Text/WhatsApp/Telegram/Viber/Botim ☎ +27765274256

    International Native African Traditional Healer Psychic Black Magic Voodoo Spell Caster - Demon Destroyer, Hex Removal, Obeah Protection, Djinn Removal Expert, Dark Spell Specialist, Voodoo Master Priest, Love Magic Doctor, Master Spell Caster, Dangerous Witches in Africa With Supernatural Powers. Extreme Same Day Rituals for Healing,

    Cleansing and Protection Call ☎ +27765274256

    WhatsApp/Telegram/Botim: ☎ +27765274256
    E-Mail: sheikhhussein@protonmail.com
    Posted On : 28/03/2025
  • I am incredibly grateful to Gavin Ray and his Team for helping me recover $100,000 in such a short period from an online scam bitcoin investment platform. Their professionalism, expertise, and relentless dedication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking reliable assistance in financial recovery. Email: (gavinray78( @)—-g m a i l——c o m”
    Posted On : 09/03/2025
  • I lost my job and there was no way to get income for my family, things was so tough and I couldn’t get anything for my children, not until a met a recommendation on a page writing how Mr Bernie Doran helped a lady in getting a huge amount of profit every 6 working days on trading with his management on the cryptocurrency Market, to be honest I was skeptical at first but I took the risk to take a loan of $500, and I contacted him unbelievable and I was so happy I received a profit of $5,500 with an investment of $500 within 7 days of trading , the most joy is that I can now take care of my family, i am just sharing my testimony on here. I don’t know how to appreciate your good work Mr. Bernie Doran, God will continue to bless you for being a life saver I have no way to appreciate you than to tell people about your good services. He can also help you recover your lost funds, For a perfect investment and good return on investment contact him on Gmail : Berniedoransignals@gmail.com his telegram : IEBINARYFX or his whatsApp + 1 ( 424 ) 285 – 0682
    Posted On : 24/12/2024
  • Hello, as a newbie to cryptocurrency trading, I lost a lot of money trying to navigate the market on my own, then in my search for a genuine and trusted trader/broker, i came across Trader Bernie Doran who guided and helped me retrieve my lost cryptocurrencies and I made so much profit up to the tune of $60,000. I made my first investment with $2,000 and got a ROI profit of $25,000 in less than 2 week. You can contact this expert trader Mr Bernie Doran via Mail : BERNIEDORANSIGNALS @ GMAIL . COM or whatsApp + 1 424 285 0682 and be ready to share your experience, tell him I referred you
    Posted On : 21/10/2024
  • There has been an unusual increase in the case of bank-related fraud in India.

    Cases involving collusion between bank executives and borrowers are on the rise where sanctioning of loans takes place in exchange for kickbacks.

    This is a worrying trend for the country especially in light of a debilitating fiscal year which gets worsened by loss of public funds to corruption. In most cases, the defaulters and fraudsters also evade justice by fleeing to other countries.
    Posted On : 14/06/2021
  • Very useful article.
    Posted On : 11/10/2019
  • Informative article liked reading it.

    Also check here on how to avoid digital banking frauds: How To Avoid Digital Banking Frauds?
    Posted On : 20/03/2019
  • Nice thought beneficial content..

    e-banking
    Posted On : 15/01/2019
  • Thanks to progressing financial services, banks focus much more on their protection system. That's why digital banking is free from fear of fraud being as save as stationary bank's branch. Advanced technologies ensure customers with modern instruments as for example biometric voice authentication to make them feel save.
    Posted On : 03/12/2018
  • Fraud is the biggest issue of the century and I think an ID verification system can really change this situation. People are now going for it as well
    Posted On : 12/09/2018
  • Fraud Detection is one the most important dimensions of setting up your business. Always use some best kind of software to avoid that.
    Posted On : 06/09/2018

Leave Comments :

Send Enquiry

Don't miss updates from us!

Subscribe to our Blogs

Send Enquiry