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Revolutionizing Fraud Detection in the Insurance Industry

By Ashley Mazerolle, Marketing – In the ongoing battle against fraud, insurance companies are adopting innovative tools to outsmart criminals and protect their bottom line. Facing annual losses in the billions, insurers have recognized the need to evolve beyond traditional methods and embrace technology to stay ahead. Historically, insurance companies relied on ... Read More
December 2, 2023Ashley Mazerolle

EJ Obiena camp asserts pole vaulter is clean, shares lie detection test results

SUMMARY: EyeDetect and polygraph exonerate Filipino Olympian pole vaulter of doping allegation.
October 19, 2023Jeff Pizzino

Converus Participates in American Polygraph Association Committee to Establish a New EDA Standard

The world’s first automated polygraph, EyeDetect+ by Converus, meets the American Polygraph Association’s (APA) newly adopted electrodermal activity (EDA) signal processing standard. Converus participated in the APA committee to establish the EDA standard, which assures consistent utilization and display of an EDA signal data across different polygraph field testing instruments ... Read More
September 26, 2023Jeff Pizzino

Homeowners Beware: Real-Life Examples of Online Contractor Scams

Sacrificing safety for the sake of conveniences poses risks. As shoppers choose online over brick-and-mortar stores, they’re also choosing to find contractors online instead of the traditional means of referrals or an established in-town business.
September 26, 2023Jeff Pizzino

7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Online Contractor Scammers

In the digital age, online platforms — including HomeAdvisor.com, Houzz.com, Angi.com (previously Angie’s List), and Thumbtack — have become go-to resources for hiring contractors and service providers. These online platforms offer a wealth of information, reviews and ratings to help consumers make informed decisions on contractors. However, behind the allure ... Read More
August 24, 2023Jeff Pizzino

Advanced Lie Detector Helps Solve Police Recruitment Crisis

Even hotter than this city’s triple-digit summer temperatures was the topic of how to solve the current crisis in police recruitment. Converus President and CEO Todd Mickelsen took this topic head on in his presentation at the Police Recruitment and Retention Summit held Aug. 6-8 at the Horseshoe casino. He ... Read More
August 8, 2023Jeff Pizzino

Millions Lost to Romance Scams: The Alarming Rise of Online Dating Deception

Sometimes the love of money trumps the love of people. No wonder it’s referred to as “the root of all evil.” People join online dating websites to meet new people and even perhaps find “true love.” But there are some bad apples with nefarious intentions among the 366 million users of online ... Read More
August 2, 2023Jeff Pizzino

New Truth Verifying App Aims to Assure Safer Online Connections

In a world where finding new relationships or on-demand home services online has become the norm, the quest for genuine, trustworthy connections with people and professionals often comes with inherent risks. Online dating platforms — like Match, eHarmony, Tinder and Bumble —  have seen explosive growth. Last year it was a ... Read More
July 27, 2023Jeff Pizzino

Reeling in Those “Catfishing” on Online Dating Websites

How about just a date with truth? Online dating has experienced explosive growth. In 2022, there were 366 million users participating in this $2.86 billion industry. But as the industry grows, so do the many stories of scams and lies. Of particular concern is “catfishing” — a term used to describe when someone ... Read More
July 27, 2023Jeff Pizzino

AI and Lie Detection: What Does The Future Hold?

By Ben Hartwig, Guest Blogger, Marketing – Lying is a complex social skill, but it’s not exactly difficult. Motivated people can hide many obvious physical signs of deception, especially during a short interaction. This is a substantial risk when conducting an interview or an investigation. Governments and businesses have utilized lie detection ... Read More
July 11, 2023Tami Mickelsen
 

Converus (“with truth”) provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies that help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats.