Fraud prevention at DRS

Protection against fraud in the deposit scheme – detection of unusual patterns, EAN verification and blocking of fraudulent transactions at operational level.

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Protecting the system against abuse

The module is responsible for identifying irregularities in the deposit system by analysing operational and financial data. It detects anomalies, irregular patterns and potential fraud before they affect the settlement process.

Through automatic data analysis, the system minimises the risk of financial losses and helps ensure operational compliance.

Detection of duplicate scans

Identification of multiple scans of the same package.
Automatic blocking of suspicious operations.

Verification of EAN codes

Checking codes against the central product database.
Rejecting non-existent and discontinued packaging.
Verifying data in real time.

Anomaly detection

Analysis of unusual return patterns.
Identification of sudden spikes in volume.
Detection of deviations from historical data.

Data validation

Comparison of polling station returns with the results from the counting centre.
Detection of discrepancies exceeding pre-set thresholds.
Automatic generation of alerts requiring clarification.

Safeguarding the integrity of the bags

Checking seals and bag closures.
Tracking transport between locations.
Detection of attempts to breach the security chain.

Security alerts and reports

Central register of detected incidents.
Incident history and recommendations for action.
Export of reports for regulators and supervisory bodies.

The process

How does it work?

Data analysis

The system analyses events from collection points, reverse vending machines and logistics processes in real time.
Verification of operations

Each scan is checked against a central product database and the history of previous transactions.
Detection of irregularities

Algorithms identify suspicious events, such as duplicate scans, incorrect EAN codes or unusual return patterns.
System response

Suspicious transactions are automatically blocked or flagged for review by the security team.
Reporting and auditing

All incidents are recorded, displayed on the central dashboard and made available in reports for the operator and the regulatory authorities.