Use Cases

When underprivileged communities are excluded from the lending ecosystem, the impact ripples across the economy. Essential investments in housing, healthcare, and education are missed, stunting economic mobility. In India, for instance, this credit invisibility costs the country an estimated ₹3.6 trillion in GDP growth each year

When promo codes are misused to create empty accounts or for one-time purchases, it can lead to inflated revenue projections. Businesses may mistakenly believe that their product or service is gaining traction when, in reality, the majority of the "customers" are not genuine. Learn more about promo abuse fraud here.

We have a chat with Babu Lal, a relentless advocate who has single-handedly exposed thousands of predatory and fraudulent loan apps on platforms like Google Play Store and Apple App Store. His efforts have been pivotal in bringing attention to the growing problem of illegal lending apps, especially in lower-income communities where people, in desperate need of quick cash, often fall victim to these scams. Through this conversation, we aim to shed light on the severity of the issue and explore ways to combat it.

Bureau’s Money Mule Score evaluates numerous risk factors, helping financial institutions safeguard their ecosystems from fraudulent activities. While this product has already saved $9 million since its inception in April and has been adopted by the top 3 Indian banks and several more in the resting phase, the financial capital got to see it in action at their booth during the Global Fintech festival held in Mumbai. 

For certain repetitive, predictable and routine tasks, behavioural traits effectively lead to a unique profile for genuine userss. Being able to analyse and compute these behavioural biometrics enables fraud prevention players to detect “non-humannes” and more sinister actors at play. Read more about how it works here.

Account takeover attacks have become increasingly prevalent as cybercriminals continually find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in digital systems. Several key factors contribute to the rise of ATO, highlighting the intersection of technology, user behavior, and cybercriminal tactics. We explore what is account takeover, what is its long-term impact and how to mitigate this danger!