The increasing number of fraudulent transactions and spoofed URLs is a major issue of security in financial systems online. The traditional machine learning models are unable to address the evolving trends of cybercriminals. The present paper will be a comparative analysis of the Quantum Support Vector Classifiers (QSVC), Variational Quantum Classifiers (VQC), and Quantum Neural Networks (QNN) models in detecting fraud in three datasets, malicious URLs, credit card transactions, and phishing emails. We trained the QML models on the individual datasets and tested them based on the accuracy, precision, and the F1-score metrics, and the confusion matrices of the models were obtained. We discovered that, QSVC is highly accurate in classifying benign URLs, but it performs poorly with fraud cases, compared to VQC which is very balanced and has room to optimize. QNN was consistent in learning but needed more complicated circuit architectures to reduce misclassifications. We have found that QML models are promising in the detection of fraud, and more studies are required in the area of ensemble, extended training, and feature engineering. The interactive predictions showed that there were different decision boundaries in the models and hence taking the strengths of both models and combining them.
The increasing number of fraudulent transactions and spoofed URLs is a major issue of security in financial systems online. The traditional machine learning models are unable to address the evolving trends of cybercriminals. The present paper will be a comparative analysis of the Quantum Support Vector Classifiers (QSVC), Variational Quantum Classifiers (VQC), and Quantum Neural Networks (QNN) models in detecting fraud in three datasets, malicious URLs, credit card transactions, and phishing emails. We trained the QML models on the individual datasets and tested them based on the accuracy, precision, and the F1-score metrics, and the confusion matrices of the models were obtained. We discovered that, QSVC is highly accurate in classifying benign URLs, but it performs poorly with fraud cases, compared to VQC which is very balanced and has room to optimize. QNN was consistent in learning but needed more complicated circuit architectures to reduce misclassifications. We have found that QML models are promising in the detection of fraud, and more studies are required in the area of ensemble, extended training, and feature engineering. The interactive predictions showed that there were different decision boundaries in the models and hence taking the strengths of both models and combining them.
In this research, a comparative study of four Quantum Machine Learning (QML) models was conducted for fraud detection in finance. We proved that the Quantum Support Vector Classifier model achieved the highest performance, with F1 scores of [Formula: see text] for fraud and nonfraud classes. Other models like the Variational Quantum Classifier (VQC), Estimator Quantum Neural Network (QNN), and Sampler QNN demonstrate promising results, propelling the potential of QML classification for financial applications. While they exhibit certain limitations, the insights attained pave the way for future enhancements and optimization strategies. However, challenges exist, including the need for more efficient quantum algorithms and larger and more complex datasets. This paper provides solutions to overcome current limitations and contributes new insights to the field of QML in fraud detection, with important implications for its future development.
Financial fraud is a growing concern across global markets, and its complexity continues to increase with the expansion of digital banking, e-commerce, and online payment platforms. Traditional artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, such as Logistic Regression and Random Forest Classifiers, have been widely employed to detect fraudulent patterns in massive datasets. However, these classical AI models often grapple with scalability, high computational costs, and difficulties in adapting to rapidly evolving fraud tactics. To address these challenges, the emerging field of Quantum Machine Learning (QML) proposes the integration of quantum computing principles into AI algorithms. In particular, Quantum Neural Networks (QNNs) show promise in drastically improving speed and accuracy for fraud detection tasks. This research paper investigates the current state of both classical AI and quantum AI approaches for financial fraud detection and critically analyzes their performance, efficiency, and practicality. By reviewing cutting-edge studies, including those on Variational Quantum Classifiers (VQCs), Quantum Support Vector Classifiers (QSVCs), and Quantum Graph Neural Networks (QGNNs), this paper illustrates how quantum models can potentially achieve higher accuracy and faster processing times, especially when dealing with unbalanced datasets that are commonplace in fraud detection. Hybrid quantum-classical frameworks, such as Quantum Federated Neural Networks, are highlighted as an intermediary solution that merges the advantages of quantum algorithms with the established robustness of classical methods. The findings suggest that while Quantum Machine Learning holds significant promise for detecting fraud in real time, several hardware-related limitations—including quantum error rates and gate fidelity constraints—remain major obstacles. Consequently, research must continue to develop error mitigation strategies and more sophisticated quantum circuits to fully realize the potential benefits of QNNs. Ultimately, this research emphasizes the importance of ongoing studies that bridge theoretical innovations with practical applications, so that quantum AI can evolve from a nascent technology into a transformative force in financial fraud detection and related domains. By offering a clear analysis of the state-of-the-art and proposing future directions, this paper aims to guide researchers, financial institutions, and policy makers toward building more secure and efficient fraud detection systems.
Fraud detection is a Crucial aspect of securing financial systems and protecting against fraudulent activities. This paper presents a new method for Detecting fraud, combining quantum-inspired feature engineering and neural network modeling, which achieves a classification accuracy of 92%, with a precision and recall of 0.92 for non-fraudulent transactions. Utilizing QuantumCircuit from Qiskit, the approach encodes input features into quantum states through angle encoding, improving data representation and capturing complex feature interactions such as entanglement between qubits. The method employs a Quantum Neural Network (QNN) for classifying records and effectively identifying fraudulent transactions. Through real-world dataset experiments, we demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach, achieving a precision of 0.65 and recall of 0.68 for fraudulent transactions, while maintaining a false positive rate below 10%. This research leverages advanced machine learning techniques, including balanced sampling strategies to address class imbalance and hyperparameter tuning with Grid-SearchCV for optimal model performance. The paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of the approach, highlighting its strengths in adapting to dynamic and complex environments. Quantum-inspired methods offer the potential to significantly enhance fraud detection systems. However, challenges such as computational complexity and resource requirements remain areas for further investigation. Future research will aim to scale these models for larger datasets and investigate their applicability in fields such as healthcare and e-commerce. In conclusion, our work demonstrates the promising use of quantum-enhanced machine learning for fraud detection. This innovative approach paves the way for developing advanced detection systems that can effectively respond to the evolving landscape of fraudulent activities. Future studies could concentrate on refining these techniques and exploring their potential applications in other areas to further harness the advantages of quantum computing in machine learning.
Credit Card Fraud Detection (CCFD) is a major concern for the financial industry, requiring rapid and accurate identification of fraudulent transactions amidst vast datasets. The rapid evolution of quantum computing presents transformative opportunities for enhancing Machine Learning (ML) applications, particularly in the domain of financial security. This paper explores the implementation of Quantum Machine Learning (QML) techniques for CCFD, a critical challenge in the financial industry characterized by imbalanced datasets. Traditional ML models, while effective, often struggle with scalability and computational efficiency when processing large-scale transactional data. QML leverages quantum phenomenon namely entanglement and superposition to potentially outperform classical algorithms in feature extraction and pattern recognition. Our study proposes a hybrid quantumclassical framework, integrating Variational Quantum Circuits (VQC) with classical Neural Networks (NN) to classify fraudulent transactions. Using a simulated quantum environment, we preprocess a publicly available credit card transaction dataset, encoding features into quantum states for processing through a parameterized quantum circuit. The model is trained to improves its ability to detect fraud accurately with fewer false positives, addressing the critical issue of customer inconvenience.
Abstract: Financial fraud detection is a persistent challenge due to the dynamic, adversarial nature of fraudulent activities. This study investigates the potential of Quantum Machine Learning (QML) algorithms for pattern recognition in financial datasets characterized by high dimensionality and imbalance. Quantum Support Vector Machines (QSVM) and Variational Quantum Classifiers (VQC) were trained and tested using the Qiskit platform on a representative fraud dataset. Performance metrics were evaluated against classical benchmarks and analyzed using statistical and regression models. The findings highlight that QML offers meaningful performance enhancements, particularly in F1 score and recall, suggesting its viability for future adoption in financial surveillance systems. Keywords: Quantum Machine Learning, Financial Fraud Detection, Pattern Recognition, Quantum Computing, QSVM, VQC, Predictive Analytics
With the rapid growth of digital financial transactions, credit card fraud detection has become a critical challenge in the banking and finance sector. Traditional rule-based systems and classical machine learning (ML) models often struggle to detect complex and evolving fraud patterns, especially in highly imbalanced datasets. This paper proposes a novel hybrid approach to credit card fraud detection using Quantum Machine Learning (QML) techniques combined with classical methods. The system applies Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction and Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) to handle class imbalance. A classical Random Forest model is implemented as a baseline, while a QML model based on Variational Quantum Circuits (VQC) is developed using PennyLane. A hybrid decision engine combining predictions of both models is designed for improved performance. Experimental results demonstrate that the hybrid model achieves 96.9% accuracy, outperforming individual models by achieving better detection rates and reducing false predictions. The system is deployed via an interactive Streamlit-based dashboard. This work highlights the potential of Quantum Machine Learning in enhancing fraud detection systems in financial security applications.