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title: "Flinks Field Notes: The $81M fraud that almost slipped through"
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Fraud blocked, new tools launched. Here’s what’s next.

| View in browser Flinks Field Notes  What’s moving in open finance — and what Flinks is shipping Fraud is evolving. Here's how to stay ahead.  The brief Fraud is getting smarter. Doctored bank statements, void cheques, even accountant-prepared financials that look real but aren’t. This month, we’re shining a light on how lenders and fintechs can get ahead with real-time verification that spots the fakes before they cost you millions.   Product spotlight New from Flinks Upload: Verify Void Cheques You can now instantly verify void cheques with the same AI-powered precision behind Flinks Upload: fewer manual checks, no more guesswork, just fast, confident approvals and fewer fraud losses. Learn more about Flinks Upload → Where to find us Flinks at Canada Fintech Forum, Montreal (September 22–23, 2025) We’re hitting the stage (and the floor) at Canada’s biggest fintech event. Want to talk about fraud, open banking, or embedded finance? Come find us in Montreal, or book time with our team ahead of the show.   Book a meeting →   Insider note A lender recently avoided issuing an $81M loan thanks to Flinks Upload catching fake financials that looked flawless on paper. That’s the scale of fraud today. Our conviction? Manual reviews can’t keep up; only real-time data verification can. Read the full post and follow Eddie Beqaj on LinkedIn for more insider scoop!   What we're seeing Document fraud in business lending has reached $2.8B annually, driven by AI-generated fakes and template farms. 1 in 4 lenders say it’s their top underwriting risk, yet 95% of professionals miss advanced fraud when relying on manual checks. That’s why platforms like Treefort Technologies are layering Flinks into their tech to stop fraud before deals close.   Read the story →   Final word Every fraudulent document you block protects your business and your borrowers. With Flinks Upload, you don’t just stop at detection. You upload documents, verify authenticity, extract enriched insights, and decide instantly. One platform, not a patchwork of point solutions.   That’s it for this month’s Field Notes.   Stay sharp, stay fast — and if you want more than a monthly check-in, our weekly Flinks Big 5 gives you the five biggest stories in open finance every Friday. Flinks, 119 Spadina Avenue, Suite 201 , Toronto, Ontario H4C 2Z6,M5V 2L1   Unsubscribe Manage Preferences |
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