Computer-based systems configured to detect fraudulent activities related to card-transacting devices and methods of use thereof
US11062248B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F19/209
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods of detecting fraudulent activity including skimmers adapted to compromise transacting devices such as automated teller machines (ATMs) are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exemplary computer-implemented method may comprise generating a database of information regarding risk levels of a plurality of transacting devices, determining that a subject device has a risk level higher than a risk threshold, providing a push notification to a mobile device proximal to the subject device, executing a software application executed by the mobile device for gathering information and transmitting feedback regarding the subject device, and providing an incentive, upon receipt of the feedback, to an account or device associated with an individual involved with the feedback or interaction with the device.
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