The Identity and Beyond Blog

Thanks to the dark web, cyberattacks and account takeover fraud, authenticating users’ identities is an ever-evolving challenge — but one that biometric authentication can help solve. Biometric authentication verifies a user’s identity based on unique biological traits such as retinas, facial features, fingerprints and even voice. Each time a user accesses their account, the biometric security…

Lottoland has grown rapidly to become a world leader in online gaming. Innovation, coupled with the freedom to offer players a unique and enhanced lottery experience, has been key to the company’s success. In June 2018, Lottoland paid out €90 million to one lucky winner, a win that has been confirmed by Guinness World Records…

Ahli United Bank B.S.C. (AUB) is a leading pan-regional Islamic financial services provider, incorporated in Bahrain in May 2000. It offers a full range of Sharia-compliant retail, commercial, private banking and wealth management services across the MENA region and the UK. With 163 branches in 8 countries, AUB operates through its Bahrain Head Office and…

In the global business landscape, expansion is a delicate and complex process, akin to assembling an intricate puzzle with numerous interlocking pieces. Each component in cross-border expansion contributes to the broader picture of success. However, much like assembling a challenging puzzle, navigating the multifaceted landscape of Asia Pacific (APAC) markets requires the alignment of crucial…

Let’s be honest – the car-buying experience is a dreaded affair for most of us. It’s time-consuming, exhausting, and these days, it can be pretty expensive. But beyond the usual headaches, car dealerships are facing an increase in challenges that go beyond negotiating prices and interest rates. The rise of fraudulent applicants, synthetic fraud, and…

In today’s generative-AI landscape, where the specter of identity theft and fraud looms large, the importance of ensuring the authenticity of individuals has reached a critical juncture for businesses and organizations. Background screening companies, entrusted with the responsibility of conducting thorough checks on candidates for employment, play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity of…

In the real world, proving your identity is pretty straightforward. When you show up in person to open a bank account, rent a car, book a hotel room, gamble at a casino or purchase alcohol, you present your government-issued ID, proof of address or whatever else might be required for the transaction, and the company…

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes are designed to prevent illegal money transactions that  hide the source of funds earned from or funded for criminal activity. One of the best ways to improve your company’s security against these transactions is to develop a thorough risk assessment procedure. Although the law does not specifically require that you develop…

Ever hear of the Tinder Swindler? The Tinder Swindler is a Netflix documentary about lies, deceit and online dating. Shimon Hayut, aka the Tinder Swindler, is a convicted fraudster who used dating apps to meet women, then established lines of credit and loans in their names, ultimately leaving them holding the bills. Hayut assumed multiple…

Webull is a leading digital investment platform built on next-generation global infrastructure. Founded in 2016, Webull Corporation serves tens of millions of users from over 180 countries, providing retail investors 24/7 access to financial markets around the world. Users can put investment strategies to work by trading global stocks, ETFs, options and fractional shares through…

After a massive decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, travel came soaring back in 2022. But while this rebound is good news for the travel industry, fraud has also been taking off. Criminals have realized that travelers provide a gold mine of value, both in the ease of stealing their identities (made easier because travelers must…

When it comes to preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, financial institutions and large corporations have a crucial role to play. One important step in this process is screening politically exposed persons (PEPs) — individuals who hold a prominent public position or have close ties to such individuals — for potential risk. PEPs are considered…