The Hunter system combats key issues such as identity fraud by checking new applications for financial products against previous applications, claims and fraud databases. By interrogating so many sources of information it makes fraudulent applications much easier to spot. Suspicious cases are immediately flagged to staff who can then investigate further and take any measures required.
Crawford McCaughie, senior manager lending at Dunfermline Building Society said: “Identity fraud has been a key issue for some time now. While the Society has an excellent security record, this is only because we are highly vigilant and invest in systems like Hunter to keep our members safe. The contract with Experian means that our members can continue to be confident that Dunfermline Building Society always has security at the top of the agenda. Hunter will help is to identify possible fraud at the earliest stage, before any damage is done. As the methods criminals use to try to commit these offences improve, we are upgrading our defences above and beyond current needs in order to stay ahead both now and in the future.”
