THE RESULTS
70% Reduction in Fraud Losses & Near Real-Time Data Automates Manual Effort of 2-3 FTEs
“With Unit21, we have full control over configuration. We have control over the data and alerts and while this puts an onus on the team, I expect that we are up-to-date on fraud trends and looking to adjust the system as we see fit.”
“We knew our previous system was quite terrible at flagging fraud but once we spun up alerts in Unit21 we saw it even flag money laundering that the legacy AML system didn’t alert us on! There’s a difference in understanding how to work an alert and understanding AML and we must not be complacent, even if it’s relying on a system that regulators like and trust.”
The ease of implementation led to a better case management process, a reduction in manual tasks, and improved accuracy of fraud alerts. “One of the key metrics I look at is where are cases originating from–meaning are the alerts we're setting in Unit21 being productive. Excited to report that Unit21 detects 50% of fraud cases first ensuring fast and accurate response.”
Service Credit Union improved its fraud detection process using Unit21, resulting in earlier alerts on account takeovers and other fraudulent activities. For example, before Unit21 they faced challenges detecting fraud in instant payments, as the legacy system misclassified them as standard ACH transactions. By identifying a unique data element in their Core and integrating it with Unit21, Service Credit Union was now able to build targeted rules to generate faster alerts. What was previously manual daily reporting, now, with 20-minute data intervals, fraud detection is more accurate and responsive.
“We used to do daily manual reports to get around the time delays in our immensely time-consuming legacy system. Now with Unit21 alerts, we’ve eliminated that daily tedious work, automating the work of 2-3 FTEs!”
TLDR: Results with Unit21
- Cut fraud losses by 70%, enhancing detection and risk tracking
- From chaos to control, preventing over $1M in fraud losses quarterly
- Unit21 detects 50% of fraud cases first, ensuring faster response
- Automation saved 2-3 FTEs, boosting efficiency and cutting manual work
- Shifted to a proactive mindset, strengthening fraud prevention efforts