Podcasts about fraud prevention

Small business fraud is evolving — and fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated tactics, from synthetic identities to AI-generated documents and digital deception. In this episode of Market Pulse, Equifax's David Adams talks with Jill Molitor, Director of Fraud and Credit Administration at Stearns Bank, about how lenders can balance faster decisioning with stronger fraud prevention.In this episode:How are fraudsters using AI to target small businesses?Fraudsters are increasingly using AI and digital tools to create synthetic identities, falsified documents and more sophisticated fraud schemes. These tactics can make fraudulent businesses appear legitimate, requiring lenders to look beyond traditional verification methods, according to Stearns Bank. What is synthetic identity fraud in business lending?Stearns Bank describes synthetic identity fraud as a “Frankenstein” identity — where fraudsters combine fabricated or manipulated information to create a person or business profile that appears real. These identities may establish credit history before eventually defaulting, leaving lenders with limited recourse. Can AI solve fraud detection challenges?Equifax and Stearns Bank discuss how AI and machine learning can help identify suspicious patterns, unusual activity and potential risks. However, technology alone is not enough. Human expertise remains critical for evaluating context, reducing false positives and making informed decisions. 

About the Guest(s):Robert Siciliano is a cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience in personal and corporate protection. He is a security analyst, bestselling author, and the architect of the Strategic Human Firewall. Recognized for his educational efforts in personal security, Robert has appeared on major platforms such as CNN, Fox News, and CNBC and has been published in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Forbes. He has contributed significantly to the Identity Theft Resource Center and the Realtor Safety Initiative. Robert's practical approach to cybersecurity includes notable demonstrations, such as purchasing a working ATM to illustrate vulnerabilities in systems.Episode Summary:In this enlightening episode of Money Roots, hosted by Amy Irvine from Rooted Planning Group, guest Robert Siciliano delves into the complexities of personal and cybersecurity. As an established security analyst and educator, Robert shares his journey and vital insights into how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against the ever-evolving threats of digital crime. Through a mix of personal stories and professional wisdom, Robert illustrates the importance of proactive security measures, especially in today's organized cybercrime landscape.Robert discusses how the nature of cyber threats has evolved from individual hackers to sophisticated organized crime syndicates. He emphasizes the importance of shifting one's paradigm from denial to proactive risk management, introducing the concept of the Strategic Human Firewall. This episode is rich with actionable advice, including the adoption of preventive tools like password managers and two-factor authentication. Robert's message underscores the need for financial service professionals to extend the definition of financial security to include these contemporary digital threats, aiming to protect clients holistically.Key Takeaways:Strategic Human Firewall: Robert introduces this concept highlighting proactive risk management and preventive cybersecurity measures.Evolution of Cybercrime: Cyber threats have evolved from individual hackers to organized crime operations, making vigilance essential.Preventive Measures: Essential tools like password managers and two-factor authentication are key to protecting personal information.Cultural Shifts in Security: Changing belief systems from denial to proactive engagement with security practices is crucial.Security Appreciation: The paradigm shift from awareness to genuine appreciation of security roles and their importance in personal and professional settings.Notable Quotes:"I can make every single person sitting in the chair listening, make them part of the top 10% of secure Americans, just like that.""We're an interdependent species...and what that fundamentally means is we are dependent upon each other for our survival.""Hackers don't necessarily hack anymore...what they really do is they just log in.""The strategic human firewall is someone who effectively recognizes risk...a mindset that turns us from passive targets into active detection.""We achieve what I call security appreciation...where successful training ends with the employee teaching the concepts to their family at home."Resources:Robert Siciliano's LinkedInRobert Siciliano's InstagramRobert Siciliano's Website: Protect Now LLCBook: "Identity Theft: Privacy, Security Protection and Fraud Prevention" by Robert SicilianoJoin Amy and Robert in this compelling episode, as they equip you with invaluable insights into personal and corporate cybersecurity. Listen to the full episode to ensure you're one step ahead in safeguarding your digital footprint and stay tuned for more captivating discussions on Money Roots!

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Paul Roelofse, resident Certified Financial Planner, about the many ways scammers target unsuspecting victims. They unpack the warning signs to watch for, including high-pressure tactics, creating a false sense of urgency, and requests for personal information or quick approvals, as well as practical tips to help you avoid falling victim to fraud. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailIn Fraud in the Office S3 E15: Busy Little Bees, Matthew is flying solo to explore how both sides are busy little bees. Fraudsters are constantly buzzing from program to program looking for weak controls to exploit, while organizations and government agencies are busy trying to respond after the damage is already done.With estimates of $500 billion to $1 trillion in fraud losses every year, Matthew examines why the real story isn't just the criminals—it's the systems that made the fraud possible. Featuring examples from healthcare and government fraud, discussions around the FBI's new Most Wanted Fraudsters list, and lessons in governance, identity management, segregation of duties, and accountability, this episode asks a difficult question:Should accountability stop with the fraudster, or should it also include those responsible for designing and maintaining systems with preventable control weaknesses?An ounce of prevention isn't just worth a pound of cure—it may be worth hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!

What does the future of fraud prevention look like from the perspective of someone who has spent two decades helping scam victims?In this episode of The Scam Rangers Podcast, Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Amanda Shute, Senior Risk Manager, External Fraud Oversight, whose career began on the front lines as a bank teller helping customers after devastating scams. That experience shaped her belief that fraud prevention isn't just about stopping transactions. It's about helping people navigate trust.Together they explore how AI is changing the scam landscape, why traditional awareness campaigns often fail in emotionally charged moments, and what financial institutions can do to build customer resilience before a payment is ever made.From relationship-building and victim advocacy to synthetic trust and real-time intervention, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the human side of fraud prevention, and why trust may become the industry's most important security control.In this episode you'll learn: How Amanda's career on the teller line shaped her approach to fraud prevention Why scam victims lose more than money. They lose trust The role financial institutions can play in rebuilding customer confidence What "synthetic trust" means in the age of AI-generated scams The new warning signs of AI-driven social media fraud Why awareness alone isn't enough once emotions take over How banks can evolve from fraud recovery to customer resilience Why collaboration across institutions is becoming essential What the new FinCEN 314(b) clarification means for information sharing Why every fraud professional should continuously learn from peers across the industryWhy this episode mattersScams are no longer simply attacks on accounts—they're attacks on trust. As AI enables criminals to create increasingly convincing stories and identities, financial institutions face a new challenge: helping customers make better trust decisions before manipulation succeeds.Amanda offers a practical roadmap for how fraud leaders can rethink prevention—not just through stronger controls, but by building trusted relationships, creating meaningful interventions, and putting the customer experience at the center of their strategy. You can learn more about her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandashute/About the Host - Ayelet Biger-Levin is the Founder and CEO of RangersAI and the host of Scam Rangers, a podcast exploring the human side of scams and the people working to protect consumers from financial and emotional harm.Through her work at RangersAI and her leadership within the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, Ayelet partners with financial institutions, policymakers, and advocates to elevate scam prevention beyond controls and technology toward trust-based, customer-centric protection.Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/RangersAI: https://www.rangersai.com/

In this episode, we speak with Matt Halstead, Senior Investigator for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles and recipient of AAMVA's Fraud Prevention and Detection: Investigations Individual Award, about the odometer fraud investigation that uncovered a multi-state scheme and led to lasting improvements in fraud prevention. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur

In this episode, Buddy and Ross share their recent adventures, including family trips, bear hunting experiences, and insights into the challenges of hunting and the impact of AI on the environment and industry. In this episode, Buddy Woodberry shares insights on leveraging AI for business automation, the challenges of e-commerce configuration, and the future of technology in the outdoor and hunting industry. Ross and Buddy explore practical applications, potential pitfalls, and the evolving landscape of AI and online commerce. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. www.dusupply.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts

Cyber fraud is not going to stop overnight.  It will continue to become more sophisticated and pervasive as time goes on.  Which means this third episode in the tax time 2026 series is even more relevant today as it focuses on fraud risks and how you can protect your financial data.  With guest expertise from Jade Hawkins, assistant commissioner in the ATO's fraud and criminal behaviours business line, and hosted by CPA Australia's tax lead Jenny Wong, deep dive into the ATO's counter-fraud program, emerging scam trends and the practical tools now available to strengthen digital security across the tax system ahead of tax time 2026.  Additionally, explore new features in the ATO app that give taxpayers more control over their accounts to the steps agents can take to protect their clients and their own practices from new threats.  In this episode, you will also gain expert information on:  why identity theft and frauds are becoming more sophisticated  what tax agents can do to protect clients and their own practices  the most common fraud and cyber-attack techniques targeting the sector  why strong myID settings and multifactor authentication matter  how phishing, malware and credential stuffing attacks are evolving  what happens when a taxpayer's account is compromised.  Tune in now.  Host: Jenny Wong, tax lead, CPA Australia  Guest: Jade Hawkins, assistant commissioner in the ATO's fraud and criminal behaviours business line  For more, head to CPA Australia's tax time tools and resources page.  Additionally, you can head to the ATO website or download the ATO app.  The ATO also has online services and you can go on the ATO website to verify or report a scam or learn how to stay scam safe.  And you can phone the ATO on 1800 008 540.  Loving this episode?  Listen to more With Interest episodes and other CPA Australia podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@CPAaustralia/podcasts  And don't forget to click subscribe to the channel for a wide range of content that will help your career.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance and accounting:  With Interest https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/with-interest  INTHEBLACK https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack  INTHEBLACK Out Loud https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/intheblack-outloud  Excel Tips https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/tools-and-resources/podcasts/excel-tips  Search for them in your podcast platform. Email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  Chapters:  00:00 Fraud Prevention Urgency: ATO, Tax Agents and Evolving Scam Risks 00:22 Intro - Jenny Wong - Tax Time 2026 00:39 Jade Hawkins (ATO) on the Counter Fraud Program Overview 01:08 What Is the ATO Counter Fraud Program? $187M Investment Explained 01:17 Proactive Fraud Detection: Real-Time Data, Analytics and System Protections (ATO) 03:20 ATO App Security Updates: How Taxpayers Can Stay Safe with myID 03:30 Real-Time Alerts, Account Locking and Fraud Prevention via ATO App 04:01 Case Study: Stopping Tax Refund Fraud Using ATO App Notifications 05:49 ATO "Verify Call" Feature: Detecting Scam Calls and Social Engineering 06:14 ATO App Tools for Taxpayers: myDeductions, Pre-Fill Data, Refund Tracking 07:25 How Tax Agents Can Protect Clients: myID, ATO App and Fraud Awareness 08:21 Cybersecurity Best Practices: MFA, Strong Passphrases, Software Updates 10:23 ATO Resources and Training: Tax Fraud Hub and Cybersecurity Modules 11:03 Current Scam Trends: PII Data Breaches and Identity Theft Risks (ATO Insights) 11:40 Fraud Targeting Tax Agents: Phishing, Malware and Credential Stuffing 13:48 What Happens If a Taxpayer Is Compromised? ATO Safeguards Explained 15:54 Final Advice from Jade Hawkins: Vigilance, ATO App and Strong Access Controls 16:23 Conclusion: Tax Time 2026 Fraud Risks and Key Takeaways for Agents 

The Supreme Court ruling has fundamentally changed compliance for freight brokers. Highway CEO Jordan Graft breaks down what this means for safety standards, risk management, and combating evolving fraud vectors like impersonation and double brokering. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court ruling has fundamentally changed compliance for freight brokers. Highway CEO Jordan Graft breaks down what this means for safety standards, risk management, and combating evolving fraud vectors like impersonation and double brokering. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian.

In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick provides a comprehensive debrief following her long-awaited conversation with Kathy Stokes, the Senior Director of Fraud Prevention for AARP. Kathy shares her highlights and lowlights from leading the Fraud Watch Network, cutting through the general consumer education hype to provide practical insights for fraud and payments professionals.The conversation explores the evolving mechanics of fraud victimization in commerce, detailing how organizations like AARP are now identifying systemic vulnerabilities by monitoring "invisible" behaviors, such as how society naturally blames the victims of these crimes. Kathy provides an inside look at why the industry must move away from simply playing "whack-a-mole" at the point of transaction, moving toward shared intelligence to avoid the massive financial and emotional liabilities of sophisticated networks.We also explore the "hot topics" dominating the fraud landscape today:The Private-Public Intelligence Threshold: How the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC/NEFSI) is bringing enterprise giants like Amazon, Google, and Walmart together with law enforcement to drastically turn isolated smaller incidents into massive, prosecutable organized crime cases.The Complexity of Systemic Collaboration: Real-world examples of how major financial institutions are shifting their legal stances from hiding data due to perceived risk, to realizing that there is a far greater risk if they do not share fraud data across networks.The Human Element vs. The Script: Why senior fraud leadership and empathetic human support systems cannot be replaced by generic checklists, as the critical domain expertise and emotional recovery required to turn victims into survivors is found only through dedicated peer communities.Additionally, Kathy dives into the latest AARP initiatives, revealing the staggering reality of a $200 billion a year crime loss that impacts countless demographics across the United States. We break down the production behind AARP's Fraud Wars YouTube series, a historic project designed to humanize the impact of fraud and challenge the long-standing apathy within enterprise spaces. Finally, we examine how an organization's willingness to block scams depends almost entirely on shifting corporate mindsets away from accepting multi-million dollar losses as just an "acceptable level of risk."

This episode explores the critical issue of bonus abuse in the iGaming industry, its impact on operators' revenue, and innovative solutions like AI-driven tools to combat organised fraud. Featuring Tetiana Dychenko, CPO of Casino at EveryMatrix, the discussion highlights how evolving tactics and technology are shaping the future of fraud prevention.Key TopicsThe scale of bonus abuse in 2026 and its impact on revenueThe evolution of bonus abuse tactics and organised groupsThe role of AI and behavioural analysis in detecting fraudRegulatory pressures and their influence on bonus abuseFuture trends and how operators can stay ahead of organised fraudRelevant Articles: https://igamingexpert.com/features/everymatrix-igaming-bonus-abuse/https://everymatrix.com/news/everymatrix-plays-mythbusters-on-igaming-bonus-abuse/ Host: Charlie HornerGuest: Tetiana DychenkoProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service. 

New grisly details in the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony have come to light, including eyewitness testimony of what led up to the incident and photos of a wound that a medical examiner ruled “unsurvivable.” Will and The Crew unpack the latest developments in the case before being joined by FOX Digital's Senior Editor of Investigations, Asra Nomani, to share the results of her investigation into a Signal chatroom helping coordinate anti-ICE riots across the country and in fighting between radical Leftist groups and Hasan Piker.Plus, Chair of Minnesota's Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee, Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-MN) joins Will to follow up on Minnesota's high risk Medicaid fraud, as 61% of providers failed to meet the requirements as well as the House Oversight Committee's bombshell report claiming that Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and his administration were aware of the fraud. Subscribe to ‘Will Cain Country' on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Will Cain Country!⁠⁠⁠Follow ‘Will Cain Country' on X (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), Instagram (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), TikTok (⁠⁠⁠@willcainshow⁠⁠⁠), and Facebook (⁠⁠⁠@WillCainNews)Follow Will on X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Vince talks with private investigator and cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano, about some of today·s biggest threats to individuals building wealth. They discuss how AI and deepfakes are making voice and video fraud harder to detect, fueling a surge in high-dollar consumer scams, how emotions, loneliness, and default human trust drive victimization, and the importance of situational awareness and self-knowledge of vulnerabilities. They also discuss reframing security as risk management rather than paranoia, and practical defenses such as using password managers with unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, credit freezes, and VPNs on public Wi-Fi. Learn more at protectnowllc.com, and check out Robert's podcast The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast, and his book Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention. Key Topics: 01:58 AI Deepfakes Threat 03:43 Six Figure Scam Wave 04:53 Spotting the Tells 06:10 Why We Trust 09:17 Situational Awareness 10:46 Security vs Paranoia 14:56 Money Mule Job Scam 17:49 Romance Crypto Traps 19:16 Boomer Wealth Target 20:52 Data Breaches at Scale 22:02 Loneliness Exploited 22:51 Romance Scam Reality 23:17 Why Smart People Fall 24:47 Loneliness Fuels Denial 27:06 Security Like Health 29:29 Passwords Made Simple 30:59 Core Digital Defenses 33:26 Freeze Your Credit 35:04 Layered Protection Tools 36:23 VPNs and Device Updates 38:03 Resources and Wrap Up Key Links https://protectnowllc.com/ The Security Guy & CIA Spy Podcast Identity Theft Privacy: Security Protection and Fraud Prevention Robert Siciliano (@robertsiciliano) • Instagram photos and videos Robert Siciliano: Cyber Security Speaker & Personal Security Expert (@CyberAwarenessExpertSpeaker) • Facebook Robert Siciliano CSP, CSI, CITRMS - YouTube Robert Siciliano - #1 Best Selling Author & Cyber Security Speaker | LinkedIn Robert Siciliano (@robert_siciliano) | TikTok Robert Siciliano (@robertsiciliano) • Threads, Say more Contact the Host - vince@thecfoathome.com Want to be a guest on CFO at Home? Send Vince a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628643039567x840793309030672500  

On the KMOJ Morning Show, Jay Haapala of AARP Minnesota joined Chantel Sings to review key outcomes from the 2026 Minnesota legislative session and discuss bipartisan efforts to improve financial security and quality of life for older adults. Haapala highlighted new legislation banning cryptocurrency kiosks beginning August 1, citing their growing use in scams and the difficulty victims face recovering stolen funds. He also discussed the expansion of Attorney General restitution funds for fraud victims, updates to Medicare coverage options for Minnesotans with pre-existing conditions, and strengthened protections for residents in assisted living, nursing facilities, and homeowners associations. Throughout the conversation, Haapala emphasized AARP's nonpartisan advocacy approach and encouraged listeners to get involved as volunteers working to shape policies that help people age with dignity and security. 

On this episode, tune in to a conversation from FINRA's 2026 Annual Conference, where FINRA Board Chair Scott Curtis and FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook discussed the partnership between board governance and executive leadership, and the strategic priorities shaping FINRA's direction. Resources mentioned in this episode: Ep. 185: How FINRA Is Streamlining Data Requests Ep. 187: How FINRA Is Enhancing Member Firm Examinations FINRA Forward: A Year of Progress FINRA Forward FINRA Quarterly Regulatory Policy Agenda Blog Post: FINRA Forward's Rule Modernization—An Update Blog Post: Vendors, Intelligence Sharing and FINRA's Mission Blog Post: FINRA Forward Initiatives to Support Members, Markets and the Investors They Serve Blog Post: A Progress Update on Rule Modernization Find us: LinkedIn / X / YouTube / Facebook / Instagram / E-mailSubscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and by RSS.

In this episode of Healthcare Happy Hour, host David Saltzman sits down with Emily Trevino, senior managing partner at Wise Partners and a leader in NABIP's Individual Working Group, to break down the new CMS Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule. Emily discusses how the rule aims to address fraud and enrollment issues in the ACA marketplace while creating new challenges for consumers, carriers, and brokers. The conversation covers tighter verification requirements, changes to premium tax credit reconciliation, shortened enrollment windows, and increased oversight of brokers and agents, along with practical strategies for benefits professionals preparing for the next enrollment season.

"I shipped the bike and a couple of weeks later, the real credit card holder got a statement, said I didn't place that order, filed a chargeback, and then the money was gone." John Murphy's first-ever Shopify sale was a total scam. Two weeks into launching, he wired a $5,000 e-bike to a guy putting on an old man's voice over the phone. That single chargeback kicked off an eight-year obsession with not getting burned again. He grew eBike Generation into a $3M store and pieced together a fraud detection stack that didn't eat his razor-thin drop shipping margins. Now he runs FRIQ Labs, productizing the system he built for himself. We covered the trifecta of red flags that almost always mean fraud, why you should never auto-capture payments on Shopify, and how being curious about a single weird order can save you thousands. SPONSORS Swym - Wishlists, Back in Stock alerts, & more getswym.com/kurt Zipify - Build high-converting sales funnels zipify.com/KURT Promo Party - We built an app!https://promoparty.app/ LINKS FRIQ Labs: https://friqlabs.com Drop Ship Breakthrough: https://dropshipbreakthrough.com Ben Knegendorf's episode: https://unofficialshopifypodcast.com/episodes/ben-knegendorf-dropships-FLGufeLE Ekata: https://ekata.com Shopify Protect: https://shopify.com/protect WORK WITH KURT Apply for Shopify Help ethercycle.com/apply See Our Results ethercycle.com/work Free Newsletter kurtelster.com The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.

The FTC estimates fraud drained as much as $200 billion from the U.S. economy in 2024 alone. And the content and connectivity industry is squarely in the crosshairs. CTAM President & CEO Vicki Lins sits down with Kathy Stokes from AARP's Fraud Prevention and head of the AARP Fraud Watch Network to explore how organized crime syndicates, AI tools, and fake celebrity impersonations are targeting consumers right through the brands they trust. The conversation covers the psychology behind why scams work, the real cost to businesses, and how CTAM's ByeScammer initiative is equipping the industry to fight back together.

What's up, fraud fighters, and welcome back to Fraud Forward!I wanted to do something different for our 100th episode. I didn't want a victory lap. I wanted an honest conversation about payment fraud prevention, where our systems feel fragile, and whether we are building financial infrastructure worthy of public trust.I brought together Karisse Hendrick, Becky Reed, David Maimon, and Jeff Taylor to talk about what fraud fighters are seeing across banking, payments, e-commerce, digital assets, and fraud research. Fraud is moving fast. Payments are moving faster. AI fraud detection and AI fraud prevention are becoming more important every day. Institutions are trying to balance innovation, regulation, speed, and protection all at once.This conversation is not just about payment fraud detection or payment risk management. Behind every account takeover fraud event, business email compromise attack, wire fraud case, ACH fraud prevention gap, or social engineering fraud scheme is a real person, a real business, and a real loss of trust.What you'll hear in this episode:How faster payments are changing real-time payment fraud preventionWhy payment fraud detection must move beyond isolated incidentsHow AI fraud prevention, AI fraud detection, behavioral biometrics, and device intelligence are changing fraud strategyWhy business email compromise, check fraud, wire fraud prevention, ACH fraud prevention, and account takeover fraud remain major concernsHow digital payment fraud is evolving across banks, merchants, marketplaces, and digital asset railsWhy social engineering fraud continues to exploit trust, emotion, and human behaviorWhat collaboration, fraud education, and payment risk management need to look like moving forwardWho should listen:Fraud fighters across banking, fintech, payments, and e-commerceFinancial institution leaders and fraud professionalsRisk, compliance, cybersecurity, and payment operations teamsTeams focused on real-time payment fraud preventionProfessionals working on ACH fraud prevention, wire fraud prevention, and account takeover fraudLeaders evaluating AI fraud prevention, behavioral biometrics, device intelligence, and fraud orchestrationAnyone who cares about protecting trust in financial services

In today's episode, we go through the shifting production composition as the yield curve steepens. Plus, Robbie sits down with Acrisure's Kristen Britton for a discussion on how lenders are balancing speed, automation, fraud prevention, and human oversight as remote closings reshape mortgage risk, identity verification, and the future framework of trust in digital transactions. And we close by looking at the shifting fundamentals in the bond market.Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.This week's podcasts are sponsored by TransUnion. Discover how data-driven mortgage intelligence is helping lenders identify in-market borrowers, strengthen portfolio performance, personalize outreach, retain customers, and drive smarter growth in an increasingly competitive housing market.

Episode 129 - Navigating Tax Season - Smart Write-Offs, Audit Protection and Fraud Prevention with Zach Gordon, the founder of Red Five Services LLC, who has served as a CPA for nearly two decades.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

402-521-3080In this episode, Dylan Yeomans and Rebecca Saunders interview Molly Champion, a certified anti-money laundering expert, to explore how financial transactions can reveal human trafficking activities. They discuss red flags in banking, the evolution of money laundering, and how law enforcement and financial institutions collaborate to combat financial crimes.Key TopicsRed flags in financial transactions for human traffickingThe role of money laundering in criminal activitiesCollaboration between law enforcement and financial institutionsThe evolution of money laundering methodsPreventative measures and financial literacySound Bites"Financial crime has a devastating domino effect.""Your email account is the key to your digital kingdom.""Scammers often build trust over months to exploit victims."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Financial Crime and Human Trafficking02:06 Understanding Red Flags in Financial Transactions07:41 Collaboration Between Financial Institutions and Law Enforcement11:13 The Role of Conferences in Financial Crime Prevention12:16 The Frequency of Financial Crimes14:52 The Impact of Financial Crimes on Individuals15:59 Legislative Changes Needed for Financial Accountability20:38 Protecting Yourself from Financial Scams28:46 Trust and Relationships in Financial Decisions30:32 R&R Outro.mp4Support the showEveryone has resilience, but what does that mean, and how do we use it in life and leadership? Join Stephanie Olson, an expert in resiliency and trauma, every week as she talks to other experts living lives of resilience. Stephanie also shares her own stories of addictions, disordered eating, domestic and sexual violence, abandonment, and trauma, and shares the everyday struggles and joys of everyday life. As a wife, mom, and CEO she gives commentaries and, sometimes, a few rants to shed light on what makes a person resilient. So, if you have experienced adversity in life in any way and want to learn how to better lead your family, your workplace, and, well, your life, this podcast is for you!https://setmefreeproject.nethttps://www.stephanieolson.com/

In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark dive into the rapidly growing world of AI-powered fraud with special guest Robert Berry, “That Audit Guy.” From deepfakes and voice cloning to synthetic identities and AI-driven social engineering, the episode explores how fraudsters are industrializing scams at global scale. Robert shares firsthand experiences uncovering fraud, the realities auditors face during investigations, and why organizations must rethink controls, governance, and verification in the AI era. The discussion also highlights how modern audit technologies like IAStream can help organizations detect anomalies faster and strengthen fraud prevention before losses spiral out of control. And yes — on the Fraud in the Office website, you can also take the free AI Replaceable Meter (AIrm) assessment to see how likely your job could be replaced by AI. Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!

Join hosts John Salling and Sherri Kropp as they delve into the world of internal audits. Discover the essential role of internal auditing in maintaining compliance, preventing fraud, and ensuring accountability within the City of Fayetteville.

In this episode, we dive into the world of e-commerce returns and how to stop treating them as a total loss. JD Sass, the founder and CEO of Axiom Return Solutions, explains how brands can recover lost money and see what is really happening with their products. He shares how his team inspects and grades items to find inventory that is still brand new. You will learn how to spot fraud, improve your packaging, and use data to make better business choices. He also reveals how to turn a bad customer experience into a win for your brand.Topics discussed in this episode:  How brands turn returns into a revenue recovery channel.What really happens to products after a customer return.Why half of unsellable returns are actually brand new.How to identify and fight fraudulent Amazon returns.What data can be used to improve product manufacturing.Why proper packaging seals prevent used item resales.How to use secondary channels like eBay for recovery.What role automated grading plays in scaling operations.Why manifested disposal protects your brand reputation.How to recover revenue through Amazon reimbursement claims.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://axiomreturnsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-sass-427961135/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5n6rwzhmI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this episode, Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Jamie Simmons to explore how scams have evolved from traditional fraud into a global, AI-driven threat rooted in human psychology.From his early days as a park ranger to leading fraud prevention at Capital One, Jamie shares why fighting scams today requires a shift toward prevention before manipulation happens and not just stopping payments after the fact.

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In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark break down the allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), (Make sure you say that with a drawn out southern accent) where prosecutors claim donor funds intended to combat extremism were instead funneled to individuals connected to those very groups.They explore the fine line between intelligence gathering and financial misrepresentation, and how complex, covert operations can create significant fraud risk when transparency and controls fall short.The conversation highlights a critical theme: when mission, messaging, and money don't align, trust erodes quickly. From nonprofit governance to real-world fraud prevention, the hosts unpack key lessons around oversight, accountability, and ethical responsibility.Plus, a lighter, but important, segment on teaching kids about money, generosity, and doing the right thing early.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!

A new House bill would establish a permanent Inspector General for Fraud, Accountability and Recovery. The Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act, introduced by Texas Republican Pete Sessions last week, would ensure the permanent IG assists other inspectors general in detecting and mitigating fraud in federal awards over $50,000. The bill also would require the Treasury Secretary to make recommendations for anti-fraud resources in any future emergency relief or recovery appropriations packages. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fraud doesn't sleep, and neither does the challenge of keeping good customers happy while stopping bad actors in their tracks. In this live episode of Talk Commerce, recorded on the floor of Shoptalk in Las Vegas, host Isaac Morey sat down with Nicole Jass from Signifyd for a candid, fast-moving conversation about what it really takes to protect an e-commerce business today — without driving away the customers you've worked hard to earn.From machine learning and consortium data models to agentic commerce and instant refunds, Nicole covers the full spectrum of what modern fraud protection looks like — and why it's about so much more than just stopping a bad transaction.Key TakeawaysFraud protection should grow revenue, not just cut losses. Signifyd helped Lenovo increase top-line sales by 4–5% by reducing false declines alongside fraud.The consortium model is a force multiplier. Sharing fraud signals across thousands of merchants means that stopping one bad actor protects everyone on the network simultaneously.Not all bots are bad anymore. Agentic commerce is changing how merchants need to think about automated traffic, and Signifyd is already preparing for that shift.Returns are the next fraud frontier. Instant refunds are a loyalty-building tool — but only when merchants can tell the difference between a genuine return and someone shipping a box of rocks.Scaling fraud teams with people alone won't work. As businesses grow, "Katie reviewing transactions" isn't a sustainable strategy. Machine learning fills the gap efficiently.The customer experience IS the product. Every decline, every friction point, every delayed refund is a moment of truth that either builds or breaks brand loyalty.

Fleet fraud is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up. In this episode of the Fleet Success Show, Josh Turley sits down with Wil Fitzgerald, fraud and financial crimes leader at WEX, to break down how modern fraud schemes target fleet operations, and what fleet leaders can do to protect their organizations. From AI-generated documents and deepfake scams to fuel card misuse and account takeover attacks, fraudsters are getting smarter, faster, and better funded. That means fleets need better controls, better visibility, and better operational discipline to stay ahead. Josh and Wil discuss: • Why fraud is an adversarial game between organizations and criminals • How AI is making fraud harder to detect • The biggest fleet-specific fraud risks (fuel cards, account takeover, mobile apps) • Why open-loop vs closed-loop payments matter for fraud prevention • The simple controls fleet managers should implement immediately • Real-world fraud stories that cost companies millions of dollars If you manage fleet budgets, fuel programs, or operational risk, this episode will help you understand where fraud actually happens, and how to stop it before it escalates. Key Takeaways 1. Fraudsters are highly motivated and well funded Every successful fraud attack funds the next one, which means organizations must continuously evolve their defenses. 2. AI has changed the fraud landscape Fraudsters can now create realistic fake documents, websites, and phishing campaigns in minutes. 3. Account takeover is one of the biggest fleet risks Compromised credentials, stored payment cards, and weak security practices create easy entry points. 4. Closed-loop systems reduce fraud exposure When fleets control where and how cards can be used, they dramatically reduce misuse. 5. Simple operational controls prevent most fraud Daily transaction monitoring, strong PIN policies, and employee training stop many attacks early.   Speaker Bios Josh Turley — Host, Fleet Success Show | CEO, RTA Josh Turley is the CEO of RTA: The Fleet Success Company and host of the Fleet Success Show podcast. With over two decades of experience in fleet operations and technology, Josh helps fleet leaders improve performance, reduce operational blind spots, and lead with confidence. Through RTA Fleet360, consulting, and educational resources, Josh and the RTA team support public sector and enterprise fleets in building safer, more reliable operations. Wil Fitzgerald — Fraud & Financial Crimes Leader, WEX Wil Fitzgerald leads fraud and financial crimes strategy at WEX, overseeing teams responsible for detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud across payment platforms. With a career focused almost entirely on fraud prevention, Wil specializes in identifying emerging fraud threats and developing systems to combat them. His work spans fraud strategy, compliance, regulatory requirements, and advanced fraud detection technologies. Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet. Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213 Control fleet chaos with RTA Fleet360, proven software designed by fleet managers for fleet managers: https://rtafleet.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213

  This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Karen are joined by Aaron Lemon-Strauss, the Department of Education's (ED) FAFSA program executive director, to discuss new FAFSA fraud prevention measures announced by the department this week. Aaron kicks off the discussion by explaining the technical details of how these new fraud prevention measures will work in the online FAFSA workflow. He further explains how, starting April 26, ED will screen and assess each FAFSA for fraud risk before it is submitted, along with a one-time screen of previously submitted 2026-27 FAFSAs. Throughout the discussion, Melanie and Karen ask Aaron questions that financial aid offices may have, and relay possible concerns about administrative burden, impact on legitimate students, and more.

In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we dive into one of the most critical but overlooked foundations of finance: internal controls and fraud prevention. What starts as a simple reconciliation issue quickly becomes a much bigger question about trust, accuracy, and the systems that keep businesses running. Internal controls are often misunderstood as bureaucratic red tape, but in reality, they function as the immune system of a company. They are the invisible guardrails that ensure financial data is accurate, operations run efficiently, and organizations remain compliant with regulations. Without them, even the largest companies can collapse under the weight of errors or fraud.We break down the three core types of internal controls, preventive, detective, and corrective, and explain how they work together to protect a company's financial integrity. From segregation of duties and access controls to reconciliations and internal audits, you will learn how finance teams design systems that catch issues before they become catastrophic.This episode also explores real-world case studies that show both success and failure. We look at how companies like Microsoft and Procter and Gamble build robust control environments through automation and culture, and contrast that with major breakdowns like Enron and Wirecard, where weak oversight and lack of verification led to massive financial scandals.We also unpack the role of regulation, including the impact of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, and what corporate finance and compliance teams actually do day to day to maintain trust in financial reporting.Ultimately, this conversation reframes internal controls as more than just compliance. They are systems designed to engineer trust, reduce risk, and protect the credibility of financial information in global markets.If you work in finance, analyze companies, or want to understand how businesses prevent fraud and ensure accuracy behind the scenes, this episode will fundamentally change how you think about financial systems.

In this episode of Fraud in the Office, we break down “CashDash”—The 5-minute Fraud Loop, a $2.5 million fraud scheme that exploited DoorDash from the inside out. How many cheeseburgers would that be...probably filets?A former employee, armed with insider knowledge and stolen credentials, manipulated internal processes to trigger fraudulent payouts, turning a convenience platform into a cash machine. We unpack:How the scheme worked (and why it scaled so quickly) Where controls failed across access, processes, and monitoring Why insider threats remain one of the biggest risks in modern platformsMost importantly, we translate this real-world case into practical controls, from access governance to process configuration, to transaction monitoring that organizations can implement to prevent becoming the next headline.Because sometimes, fraud doesn't hack the system… it uses it exactly as poorly designed.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!

Arkose Labs sits at the intersection of bot management, fraud prevention, and identity protection -- working with the world's largest consumer-facing brands to make fraud unprofitable. Frank Teruel walks through how the threat landscape shifted from nation-state actors and organized crime to fully democratized crime-as-a-service platforms, where MFA bypass kits are sold online and multi-billion dollar fraud operations run with the efficiency of a product company. The conversation covers three of the biggest attack categories hitting organizations today: SMS toll fraud, bonus abuse, and fake account registrations. Each one exploits legitimate business flows -- onboarding, loyalty programs, referral bonuses -- and often goes entirely undetected by security teams because the attackers never trigger a traditional alert. In one example, a rideshare company's cell bill climbed by millions before anyone connected it to a fraud campaign. With agentic AI now in the mix, the attribution problem has become exponentially harder. Is that agent booking a hotel room a legitimate user action or the opening move of an account takeover? Arkose Labs places its defenses at the very top of the funnel -- registration and login flows -- combining risk scoring, challenge technology, a 24/7 SOC, and a dark web intelligence program called ACTOR. When a novel attack technique surfaces in gaming, Arkose Labs writes a global mitigation; when that same technique hits banking two days later, the defense is already deployed. Frank Teruel closes with a direct message to CISOs: 75% of organizations surveyed cannot perform attribution, and 97% expect a major AI-driven incident within the next 12 months. The signal to watch for is not always in the security stack -- it shows up in rising SMS bills, unusual account-linking activity, and transaction abandonment rates that do not match marketing spend. The answer is internal fusion: security, fraud, finance, and operations sharing data before the incident, not after. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUEST Frank Teruel, Chief Operating Officer, Arkose Labshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frankteruel/ RESOURCES Arkose Labs: https://www.arkoselabs.com RSAC Conference 2026: https://www.rsaconference.com Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS Frank Teruel, Arkose Labs, Sean Martin, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, fraud prevention, bot management, account security, SMS toll fraud, agentic AI, fraud deterrence, identity protection, crime as a service, RSAC Conference 2026, CISO, account takeover, fake account registration, bonus abuse, loyalty fraud, federated threat intelligence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A decade ago, Kevin Gosschalk was talking CAPTCHAs and bot mitigation with Marco Ciappelli at a security conference. Today, at RSAC Conference 2026, the conversation has shifted to agentic AI -- autonomous systems that browse, click, and transact on behalf of users. For Gosschalk, the Founder and CEO of Arkose Labs, the technology has changed but the challenge is familiar: how do you tell the difference between a legitimate automated actor and a malicious one? Gosschalk explains that the vast majority of agentic traffic today is not self-identifying. Rather than announcing themselves as AI agents, these systems impersonate real Chrome browsers on Mac OS -- choosing configurations with stronger privacy features to evade fingerprinting. There are two technical categories to contend with: headless browsers running in the cloud, which can be caught through device spoofing checks, and on-device agents that control a real browser instance, which require a deeper look at behavioral patterns and intent signals. Arkose Labs builds intent models around payment fraud, fake account creation, and account compromise to distinguish the good agents from the bad. The economic framing Gosschalk brings to this conversation is striking. He describes SMS toll fraud -- where bad actors acquire millions of premium phone numbers and trigger OTP messages from victim companies, earning three to six cents per message while costing those companies tens of millions of dollars annually. He walks through micro deposit fraud targeting fintechs. His core thesis: fraud is an economic activity, and the best defense is making attacks more expensive than they are worth. Arkose Labs builds challenge mechanisms designed to raise that cost through novel stimuli that ML models have not been trained to solve -- presenting something genuinely new forces a brute-force approach that is less effective than purpose-built attacks. The platform's consortium model is a key differentiator. Arkose Labs protects large enterprises including Expedia and Meta, and when an attack signature appears on one customer but nowhere else in the network, its uniqueness is itself a strong fraud signal. Customers can also feed labeled outcome data back into the system -- if something slips through and later proves malicious, that label sharpens the model for the entire consortium. Gosschalk is equally clear about the opportunity side of agentic AI. Blocking all automated traffic is no longer viable -- legitimate agentic commerce is coming, where consumers will delegate shopping, comparison, and purchasing to AI assistants. The future is not blanket blocking but granular, policy-driven enforcement: letting each customer define what kinds of agentic behavior they want to permit on their platforms. Integration is accessible -- a basic JavaScript deployment for web, SDKs for mobile, and extended support for IoT devices and CDN integrations. This is a Brand Spotlight. A Brand Spotlight is a ~15 minute conversation designed to explore the guest, their company, and what makes their approach unique. Learn more: https://www.studioc60.com/creation#spotlight GUEST Kevin Gosschalk, Founder and CEO, Arkose Labs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgosschalk/ RESOURCES Arkose Labs: https://www.arkoselabs.com Are you interested in telling your story? ▶︎ Full Length Brand Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#full ▶︎ Brand Spotlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#spotlight ▶︎ Brand Highlight Story: https://www.studioc60.com/content-creation#highlight KEYWORDS Kevin Gosschalk, Arkose Labs, Sean Martin, Marco Ciappelli, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand spotlight, agentic AI, bot detection, bot mitigation, fraud prevention, SMS toll fraud, micro deposit fraud, behavioral biometrics, intent detection, CAPTCHA, account takeover, synthetic identity, RSAC Conference 2026, cybersecurity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is your digital infrastructure actually secure, or are you just waiting for the next cyber threat to put you out of business? What does it take to stay ahead of bad actors in an industry where the window for a response has shrunk from months to minutes? Joe Ohr is back on the show, and today, he's joined by Todd Florence from Estes Express Lines to discuss the current state of cybersecurity in logistics! We're diving deep into the launch of the NMFTA Threat Portal and the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub, essential tools designed to help carriers and brokers share real-time data on everything from double brokering to advanced social engineering attacks. Todd doesn't hold back on why protecting your threat information isn't a competitive advantage; it's a liability to the entire national supply chain. Whether you're a one-truck owner-operator or a massive LTL carrier, you need to understand that everyone is on the radar, and having a practiced response plan is the only way to survive in this digital revolution. It's time to stop burying your head in the sand and start collaborating because, at the end of the day, the data is just as important as moving the freight itself! Visit https://bit.ly/4t5SPr5 to learn more about the Freight Fraud Prevention Hub and Threat Portal!   About Joe Ohr Joe Ohr has more than two decades of experience in technical operations, customer success management, customer support, and product support. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™, he plays a pivotal role in helping to advance the industry through digitization, classification, and cybersecurity. Prior to Ohr's role at NMFTA, he served as in numerous engineering and operations positions at Qualcomm and Eaton, and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations/Customer Experience at Omnitracs. Throughout his career, Ohr has provided strategic guidance, vision, and a roadmap for addressing long-term customer challenges. He has played a key role in accelerating revenue growth and has collaborated closely with IT, product, and engineering teams to foster stronger partnerships with strategic customers and peers. Additionally, Ohr has overseen post sales customer support and service teams, as well as operations, managing a workforce of over 400 individuals. He holds multiple certifications such as CCNA from Cisco and MCSE from Microsoft and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the Ohio State University. Due to his contributions to the industry, he earned a spot in the Inner Circle in 2015 and 2018 from Qualcomm and Omnitracs.   About Todd Florence Todd is the Chief Information Officer at Estes Express Lines, where he has led transformative IT initiatives since joining the company in 2020. He directs Estes' technology strategy and teams, driving innovation to make shipping seamless for customers and employees. Under his leadership, Estes implemented Samsara for Telematics in just six months—earning national recognition—and advanced key digital tools and routing systems. With over 20 years of leadership experience, including 15 years at Celerity, Todd brings deep expertise in technology integration, strategy, and business transformation. He holds both a B.S. and MBA from The American University and is a Certified Scrum Master and Six Sigma Yellow Belt. A frequent industry speaker and recognized thought leader, Todd has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and named one of Samsara's "100 Fleet Operators to Watch" in 2025.  

This fraud prevention strategy appeared in a 1982 film with Robert De Niro and still works today to avoid deepfakes that lead to B2B payment fraud. Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team. Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:    National Cybersecurity Alliance:  Stay Safe Online - Safe Word & Deepfakes https://www.staysafeonline.org/campaigns/safewordFree Nacha Compliance Webinar:  Last Minute Compliance:  3 Ways To Meet Nacha's ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule Before the Deadline! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7321756135093063258Confirmation Call / But Better:  Vendor Callback Confirmation ToolkitTM https://training.debrarrichardson.com/course/callback-confirmation-toolkitCustomized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

In this episode of Fraud in the Office, Matthew and Mark break down a headline-grabbing case tied to the world of Miss Universe, but quickly uncover a much more familiar fraud story beneath the surface.The ex-husband of former Miss Universe Australia is facing over 100 fraud charges after allegedly misappropriating nearly $500,000 from his employer while serving in a finance leadership role. The scheme? Unauthorized transfers paired with falsified ledger entries to conceal the activity.This episode dives into how access, trust, and weak controls can collide, even in a short time frame, to create the perfect conditions for fraud. From lifestyle-driven spending to breakdowns in segregation of duties and oversight, the hosts explore how this case reflects common fraud patterns seen across organizations of all sizes.Because at the end of the day, this isn't about headlines or celebrity connections, it's about what happens when the ledgers stop telling the truth.Support the showFind us on all streaming platforms! Check out our sponsor 1Trooper on LinkedIn @1TrooperAnd don't forget to subscribe!

This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie and Karen discuss three new House bills focused on preventing fraud in the student aid programs, all of which were advanced by the House Education and Workforce Committee this week. Karen explains what each of the three bills would do and how they would impact institutions. From there, Melanie discusses what's happening with the Department of Education's (ED) Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) reporting requirement following a federal judge's temporary injunction blocking ED from enforcing its March 18 deadline. The team also discusses updates from Federal Student Aid (FSA), including when final rules are expected for the RISE and AHEAD negotiated rulemaking sessions and when recordings of the FSA training conference will be available to the public. Finally, Melanie gives a brief update on what NASFAA knows about an influx of institutions receiving borrower defense claims. 

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Rod Griffin. Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy at Experian.

In this episode, we dive into the hidden leaks that drain your profits and how to reclaim your margins. Scott Brandley and DJ Sprague, executives at Shopper Approved and authors of "Cash Flow," share how the average e-commerce site loses nearly 38% of its revenue to ten specific killers like chargebacks, false declines, and returns. They reveal strategies for turning these losses into gains by using smart automation and behavioral science to keep more of what you earn. Topics discussed in this episode:  How hidden revenue killers cost the average site 37.9% of its total revenue. What makes cart abandonment the most significant leak for most online merchants. Why false declines often reject good customers and cost 6.5% in potential sales. How product returns drain 16.9% of gross revenue on average for e-commerce brands. What role security concerns play in causing 25% of customers to bounce early. Why human-to-human SMS outreach can recover 25% of abandoned shopping carts. How store credit incentives can turn a product return into a kept sale. What a "payment processing subsidy" does to reduce software costs to zero. Why behavioral science techniques are essential for optimizing website conversion rates. How joining a mastermind community can help identify inefficiencies in ad spend. Links & Resources Website: https://cashflopay.com/Download free book & audio book: https://cashflopay.com/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5n8bsjdjI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________ LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS! Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out! Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/ Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

The state unveils new fraud prevention programs, but none of them include thou shall not steal. Feds threaten to withhold $259 million unless Mn can prove the money would not be used fraudulently. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Heard On The Show:Vance says administration is pausing some Medicaid funding to Minnesota because of fraud concernsUS Attorney Rosen insists he has ‘more than adequate' resources despite 44% decline in staffAt least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago documents case are fired, sources saySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode we learn exactly what the title says. We wonder why the human services system is set up to dish money out as easily as a dog wags its tail. Lawmakers claim this way of conducting business opened the door to widespread massive fraud. We talked with Minnesota State Representative Patti Anderson whose committee assignments are as follows:Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight PolicyTaxesTransportation Finance and PolicySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.