Mastercard Fights Scams with AI Tools and Partnerships
Mastercard is actively combating the surge in scams with an innovative suite of AI-driven tools and strategic partnerships.
In 2023, scams in the US amounted to $12.5 billion in losses, while the UK witnessed nearly 1.4 million cases of fraud.
Mastercard’s Scam Protect suite utilizes AI, biometrics, and open banking to detect and prevent scams across various transaction types.
Teaming up with Verizon, Mastercard enhances spam and fraud detection capabilities.
UK banks like NatWest are already using Mastercard’s AI-powered Consumer Fraud Risk technology.
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Mastercard also collaborates with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to advocate for secure transaction practices.
Chris Reid, Mastercard’s EVP of identity solutions, underscores the company’s commitment to empowering financial institutions and educating consumers on scam detection and prevention.