Financial institutions: to stop scams, consider dual approval for retail customers

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Financial institutions: to stop scams, consider dual approval for retail customers

December 31, 2025

United States
United States
United States
American Banker

Partner Blake Roberts published a piece in the American Banker on why financial institutions should consider offering dual approval to help protect consumers from scams. As fraudsters grow more sophisticated, including with AI, Blake outlines how two human authentication can add a meaningful layer of protection without slowing everyday banking.

A smart, timely read on a new strategy for a growing problem facing financial institutions and their customers.

 

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