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Dive into a large-scale account takeover (ATO) attack where loosely coordinated fraudsters use low-touch logins to validate credentials and harvest data across 100+ accounts. Learn how unstructured fraud rings achieve rapid scale, why behavior is the hardest signal to fake, and how multidimensional analysis exposes hidden connections to stop attacks early.

See how a single attacker leveraged fraud ring tactics to compromise over 50 accounts in under 30 days—and how to detect and stop solo account takeover attacks at scale.

Key insights:

• Lone fraudsters can replicate fraud ring tactics using playbooks, tools and stolen credentials
• A single device can target dozens of accounts rapidly with consistent, repeatable actions
• Behavioral, device and location signals help distinguish imposters from legitimate users
• Stopping high-risk devices early prevents attacks from scaling across multiple accounts

Explore how modern fraudsters use coordinated, strategic attack methods—and learn how to detect, disrupt and prevent them using behavioral intelligence and real-time insights.

Key insights:

• Fraudsters use structured attack strategies like reconnaissance, blitzes and deception to exploit weaknesses
• AI-driven bots and automation are rapidly increasing the scale and speed of fraud attacks
• Behavioral analytics reveals hidden fraud signals traditional tools miss
• Early detection and layered defenses help stop attacks before they escalate

Uncover a coordinated account takeover fraud ring in action and learn how it was stopped using behavioral, device and network intelligence.

Key insights:

• Fraud rings operate with structured roles to efficiently execute account takeover attacks
• Compromised accounts can be connected across devices, revealing coordinated activity
• Behavioral, device and network intelligence expose fraud signals traditional tools miss
• Stopping ATO requires identifying and dismantling the full fraud ring, not just individual logins

In this webinar, Experian experts explore how organizations can apply proven consumer fraud prevention tactics to strengthen commercial lending defenses.

What you'll learn:

• How consumer fraud strategies can be adapted for commercial use cases
• Where commercial lending is most exposed and how to mitigate risk
• How shared signals across identity, behavior and devices can improve detection

Innovations in post-login fraud have exposed gaps in login defenses. How are leading businesses responding? Experts from TD Bank and Experian take a look at modern ATO attacks and scams — and how to stop them.

What you’ll learn:

• How fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities in login defenses
• The operating structure of a real-world ATO fraud ring
• Keys to stopping coordinated attacks in real time

This tip sheet explores where fraud can enter the customer lifecycle and how predictive fraud risk scores help distinguish fraud from true credit risk and help you:

• Reduce first-payment default and bust-out fraud
• Detect synthetic identities earlier
• Improve prescreen and campaign ROI
• Strengthen account management decisions

Learn how a multilayered fraud strategy can help organizations protect every digital entry point and stop fraud earlier in the journey.

Key insights:

• Learn how behavioral analytics, identity verification and risk signals can stop fraud early.
• Explore how device, network, phone and email intelligence can strengthen defenses.
•  See how step-up verification can help block high-risk actions and prevent fraud losses.

How a rapidly evolving fraud landscape accelerated the need for a smarter, more modern fraud strategy.

Hear directly from Warren Jones, Head of Fraud Strategy & Analytics on:

• Driving better first impressions and improving Net Promoter Scores
• Accelerating approvals by eliminating a manual review queue where 90% of alerts were fraud
• Strengthening fraud strategy through a long-term partnership with Experian