Bank Account Fraud Detection



implementing Decision Tree, XGBoost, and CatBoost

Team Contribution:
Dataset research, Data Wrangling, Model implementation, Hyperparameter tuning, Model evaluation


In the intricate world of the financial system, safeguarding against fraudulent activity is paramount for both institutions and consumers. Bank account fraud presents dynamic and sophisticated challenges that continually evolve with technological advancements. The prediction and detection of fraudulent attempts are crucial to protect the financial ecosystem from the pernicious effects of such activities. This project is focused on a predictive model that can identify subtle indicators of fraudulent behavior within banking operations. Utilizing the Bank Account Fraud (BAF) dataset, which was published at NeurIPS 2022 and is available through the Kaggle website, we aim to construct a model that engages with a rich bank account data, crafted to reflect real-world circumstances. The dataset is a vital resource for developing machine learning algorithms, fostering more robust fraud detection techniques, and contributing to enhanced security within the banking sector.

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