MRC Online Courses

Mobile Data Uses for Fraud Prevention

The Mobile Data Uses for Fraud Prevention course offers a comprehensive understanding of how mobile data can be leveraged to enhance fraud prevention strategies. Participants will explore various types of mobile data, such as device metadata, geo-location, usage patterns, and network details. The course covers the key stakeholders in mobile data collection and usage, including data providers, regulatory bodies, and end-users, along with a detailed overview of the regulatory landscape and compliance requirements.


Participants will learn about different sources of mobile data and the methods used to collect it, including technologies like APIs and secure data transmission. The course also focuses on the practical applications of mobile data in fraud prevention, highlighting critical benefits like improved detection rates, reduced false positives, and enhanced operational efficiency. Lastly, the course will outline a framework for implementing mobile data strategies in fraud prevention, addressing system integration, continuous improvement, and real-time data analysis. By the end of the course, participants will understand the critical role mobile data plays in modern fraud prevention and how to apply these strategies effectively.


Who Should Enroll?

  • Fraud prevention analysts and specialists involved in detecting and preventing fraud will gain insights into how mobile data can be used to enhance their strategies and improve detection accuracy.
  • Data analysts and data scientists will benefit from understanding how to incorporate mobile data into their analytical frameworks for fraud detection.
  • IT and security professionals will learn how to integrate mobile data with existing infrastructure to enhance security measures.
  • Compliance officers tasked with ensuring that data practices comply with regulatory standards will find value in understanding the regulatory landscape surrounding mobile data collection and usage.
  • Risk management and financial services professionals may also benefit from this course.

Program Details

  • Program Level: Intermediate
  • Program Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
  • Program Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
  • CPE Credits: 1.8
  • Advanced Preparation and/or Prerequisites: Fraud Essentials is recommended.

Objectives

  • Identify types of mobile data
  • Understand the key stakeholders of mobile data
  • Explain the regulatory landscape surrounding mobile data collection and usage
  • Identify types of mobile data sources and how that data is collected
  • Explain how mobile data can be applied to prevent fraud
  • Identify the key benefits of utilizing mobile data in fraud prevention
  • Explain how to implement mobile data strategies to prevent fraud

Please allow 2-3 hours to complete this course. The course culminates with a comprehensive final assessment to evaluate the user's comprehension of the material. Upon successfully completing the final assessment, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion representing their proficiency in the subject matter.


Pricing

MRC Members:  USD $75 (plus applicable taxes)

Non-members:  USD $150 (plus applicable taxes)


MRC Education Accreditation

The Merchant Risk Council is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org

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MRC Education Refund Policy

MRC Education eLearning course refunds and cancellations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be communicated in writing to programs@merchantriskcouncil.org. Refunds will not be issued once a course is started. Additionally, courses must be completed within one year of the course enrollment date.