About the Alert Network

The Alert Network is a centralized fraud reporting service for financial institutions, businesses and fraud prevention experts.  This collaborated effort provides an emerging fraud early warning service for participating members as well as the millions of consumers who are their customers and members.

How does the Alert Network work?
The Alert Network has two features: A fraud reporting service and an alert broadcast service. 

Fraud Reporting: When you become aware of a social engineering scam, you post the details of that scam to the Alert Network.  Our team of experts then review the report for final approval and inclusion to the Alert Network.

Broadcasting: Alerts are then broadcast so all financial institutions, businesses and millions of consumers can learn quickly the specific details and geographical location the emerging fraud.

Where do fraud alerts get broadcast?
Once a reported fraud alert has been reviewed and approved by our team or experts, the fraud alert is simultaneously broadcast through social media (Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn), email and added to the eFraud Prevention database where alerts can be added directly to your web site.

Why was the Alert Network created?
Being prepared and aware of emerging fraud is the most effective way to avoid fraud. In most cases, victims of fraud do not recover their losses. Here's why:

1. The Federal government only pursues the large fraud events.

2. Local government do not have the resources to follow-up on most types of financial fraud.

3. Most financial fraud or identity theft occurs across state borders and in most cases the fraud originates through organized criminals in other countries.

The Alert Network is operated by eFraud Prevention, LLC.  As part of the global effort to combat fraud, eFraud Prevention? operates a low-cost subscription-based awareness initiative for financial institutions.

The Alert Network was created because there is a vital need for better communication amongst financial institutions and other business organizations. 

How do I report fraud?
Reporting fraud is done directly through this web site at: http://www.emergingfraud.com/report/

Are there any costs involved?
The Alert Network is a free service and can be used by any business organization or financial institution.  The Alert Network gives financial institutions and businesses valuable content for their employees, customers and members.

Since 2004, eFraud Prevention has been working hard to educate and prevent fraud.  The Alert Network is one of components in our efforts that needs to be free of charge in order to be truly successful.

Is there a limit to the number of employees who can join the Alert Network?
No, your financial institution or business organization can have multiple representatives join the Alert Network.   There is no limit to the number or managers and employees who can join.

How do I add the Alert Network to my website?
Please click here to learn how to add Fraud Alerts to your web site.

How else can I use the Alert Network to educate consumers?
The Alert Network is one of the many fraud prevention services offered by eFraud Prevention.   Please visit us at http://www.efraudprevention.com to learn more about our services.