CUNA Mutual Clamps Down On Employee Theft, Embezzlement

MADISON, Wis.-CUNA Mutual Group said it has taken on a policy of "aggressively" pursuing civil litigation against credit union employees who steal from its insured CUs.

PIN Fraud Rising Fast

Technology Playing Role

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.-Credit unions need to pay greater attention to PIN fraud, because it's rising fast.

The ROI From Working Closely

Save 'Two Thirds'

BROOKFIELD, Wis.-The value of close teamwork between the credit union and vendor is reflected in fraud savings.

Tech CU's Plan For Stopping Internal Fraud Early

New Hires Aren't Added To 'Family' Until Background Work Is Done

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Credit unions can help limit employee fraud through a number of policies and procedures, but Michelle Greear said prevention needs to start even before someone is allowed to join the "family."

When It Comes To Plastic, Criminals Elastic

Fraudsters & Scammers Continue To Change Tactics on Cards

DES MOINES, Iowa-Criminals are nothing if not innovative and imaginative. For that reason, Credit Union Journal queried card processors to identify the latest card fraud trends.

The Fraud Triangle: What To Do About Problem That Begins At Home

Best Practices Identified For Controlling (Or At Least Limiting) Threat Of Internal Fraud

EVERETT, Wash.-Internal fraud is typically the result of three elements-incentives/pressures, rationalization and opportunities. But the only part of this "Fraud Triangle" credit unions can control is the latter.

How Employees Can Play A Bigger Role Combatting Fraud

'We Often Make Adjustments To Rules On The Hour'

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-The speed at which fraudsters attack and alter their tactics is changing the game in card fraud prevention, making real-time monitoring much more essential.

That New Scar Smell: Dealers Have Role In Prevention

Why Indirect Loans Not A Threat

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.-When it comes to fraudulent account-opening via indirect auto lending, one person says that there's no need for greater concern than there would be with any other new account.

Secret Weapons

Surprise Audits, Dual Controls Help Prevent Problems

MISSOULA, Mont.-Surprise audits and dual controls are powerful weapons for credit unions seeking to prevent employee fraud, according to Roberta Smith.