What The Fraud?

Sumsub
What The Fraud?

Join Thomas Taraniuk in hosting leading minds from the world of AI, fintech, crypto, iGaming, and more. This podcast dives deep into the most pressing issues surrounding digital fraud in business. Each episode dissects key fraud-related issues that companies—both big and small—face today. From deepfakes and identity theft to money mules and forced verification, What The Fraud? is where digital fraudsters meet their match. This is THE podcast for comprehensive, actionable, and up-to-date information on fraud. Listen in to reveal what you can do to protect yourself and your business. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show now. CREDITS From Sumsub and Listen Presented by Thomas Taraniuk, Sumsub Produced by Aidan Judd, Listen Executive Producer - Kellie Redmond, Listen Executive Producer - Mila Varavina, Sumsub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2025 Fraud Trends: How Businesses and Consumers Can Fight Back

    JAN 8

    2025 Fraud Trends: How Businesses and Consumers Can Fight Back

    “Your intuition is designed to make you comfortable, not necessarily correct.”    In this season finale of What The Fraud?, we’re looking ahead to the year that could define the future of fraud prevention.    Sharing his predictions with Thomas is Paul Maskall, Behavioural Lead for UK Finance and the City of London Police, and a key strategist at the Economic and Cyber Police Headquarters. With a background in psychology, Paul reveals how our relationship with technology is creating new vulnerabilities, amplifying risks, and changing the way we communicate. He also breaks down the behavioural science behind fraud and cybercrime, offering crucial insights on how businesses can fight back.    Whether you’re a global corporation or a small startup, Paul outlines the three must-do priorities to build resilience and stay ahead of the curve in 2025.    Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   Paul Maskall on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-maskall-309236121/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  2. Fraud Fuelling Digital Inequality

    12/18/2024

    Fraud Fuelling Digital Inequality

    "Why are we trying to change the 3% of people who stammer in the UK? Why aren’t we educating the 97% of people who don’t?”  Fraud isn’t victimless — it’s a powerful engine for bias, hitting marginalised communities hardest and driving inequality. In this episode, Claire Maillet joins Thomas to uncover how fraud fuels digital-age discrimination and what stakeholders can do to fight back.  Claire is an award-winning fraud expert, PhD researcher, and advocate for disability and mental health awareness. Claire regularly speaks about the impact of speech impediments on counter fraud controls as someone that comes at it from both sides — a customer who stammers, and a counter-fraud professional working in the financial services.   Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   Claire Maillet on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clairemaillet  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  3. Fraud in the Digital Age: Who’s Responsible?

    12/04/2024

    Fraud in the Digital Age: Who’s Responsible?

    "We don’t treat fraud as importantly as money laundering.”     Who should be responsible for preventing and addressing fraud in the digital age? This is what Thomas is exploring today with Jessica Cath, Financial Crime Partner at Thistle Initiatives, a compliance consultancy firm supporting regulated businesses.    As fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, its impact extends far beyond individual victims, posing challenges for businesses, governments, and society. Jessica’s sharp insights into what works, what doesn’t, and the must-have tools to stay ahead of fraudsters make her a brilliant guest in dissecting this very important topic.    Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   Jessica Cath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-cath/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  4. Identity Fraud 2024: Key Stats & Insights

    11/20/2024

    Identity Fraud 2024: Key Stats & Insights

    “For an expense of about $1,000 per month, the damage that a fraudster can cause to businesses is upwards of $2.5 million.”  In this special episode of What The Fraud?, Thomas is joined by Ilya Brovin, a growth strategist from Sumsub, to explore the latest insights from their annual Identity Fraud Report and reveals the most significant changes in fraud trends over the past year.  The report provides an in-depth analysis of global identity fraud, based on millions of verification checks and more than three million recorded fraud attempts. Released in conjunction with Identity Fraud Awareness Week (November 17–23), this episode is the perfect opportunity to unpack the critical findings that will help shape your strategies for 2025 and beyond. Download the full report: https://sumsub.link/0aj Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   Ilya Brovin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-brovin   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  5. Uncovering the Latest Fraud Tactics in iGaming

    11/06/2024

    Uncovering the Latest Fraud Tactics in iGaming

    “The AI model thinks that the user is going to commit fraud at one point. So, it’s mitigating fraud before it even happens, which sounds quite crazy to me.”   In this episode of What The Fraud? Thomas is joined by Kris Galloway, Head of iGaming Product at Sumsub. With an impressive 12 years of experience in the iGaming industry, starting out as a poker player, Kris is the perfect guest for insights into this topic.  Together, Thomas and Kris delve into market growth, tightening regulations, and new technologies that are transforming the iGaming industry for both businesses and players. They discuss the impact of regulatory shifts, market expansion, the adoption of cryptocurrency and most notably, the pivotal role of AI in combating iGaming fraud.   And of course, Thomas and Kris will be sharing their actionable advice for businesses and individuals on staying protected against fraud now and into the future.  Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk Kris Galloway on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisgalloway/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  6. Combating APP Fraud in Fintech

    10/23/2024

    Combating APP Fraud in Fintech

    "You ultimately become a victim of your own success because you’re doing really well as a business but scrambling around trying to make sure your compliance can keep up.” In this fact-filled episode covering APP fraud, Thomas sits down with James Nurse, Managing Director at FINTRAIL, a leading global financial crime consultancy.  Thomas and James unpack recent cases involving Revolut and Coinbase, drawing comparisons between the two. They look at the staggering £459.7 million stolen by criminals in the UK in 2023 and dig into the alarming rise of scams. James also breaks down the UK reimbursement rules, set to be enforced in October 2024, which shift liability to payment providers.    And as always, our guest will be providing their practical advice to businesses and consumers in safeguarding themselves against fraud.   Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   James Nurse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesnurse/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  7. Crypto Fraud: Protecting Yourself in 2024 and Beyond

    10/09/2024

    Crypto Fraud: Protecting Yourself in 2024 and Beyond

    “For those genuine bodies that are out there—work with us and try to get rid of your fear because we’ve got the same fears and we’re trying to stop them.”  In this episode of What The Fraud? we dive into the evolving landscape of crypto fraud in 2024 and beyond with Mark Taylor, Global Head of Financial Crime/ MLRO at CEX.IO. Thomas and Mark explore the rise of cryptocurrency in 2024, where fraudsters have become more sophisticated, even infiltrating the U.S. election system. They also discuss the alarming trend of AI-driven fraud, including a shocking case where a user lost over $2 million to scammers using deepfake technology to exploit a major crypto exchange.  Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom Sumsub's Travel Rule Course: https://bit.ly/4gQVGPr   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   Mark Taylor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-taylor-640b3237/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  8. Should Fraud Prevention Be Part of a Cybersecurity Strategy?

    09/25/2024

    Should Fraud Prevention Be Part of a Cybersecurity Strategy?

    “I let them know... You messed with the wrong parent.”  Welcome back to What The Fraud? In the first episode of series two, Thomas Taraniuk is joined by world-leading cyber threat intelligence analyst, Charity Wright. Charity works as the ‘Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant’ at cyber security company, Recorded Future, in the United States.    Thomas and Charity take a look at how a leading financial service provider is enhancing its efforts in combating payment fraud. They delve into strategies for effectively integrating fraud prevention into a company's cybersecurity framework and explore how threat intelligence can strengthen anti-fraud measures.  Charity also bravely shares a story involving her teenage son who unfortunately fell victim to a sextortion attack. She’s now on a mission to spread awareness of the fraudsters behind these kinds of attacks and provide essential advice for parents. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sextortion, please visit: stopsextortion.com/get-help/   Sumsub's website: sumsub.com   Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub  Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom  Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom Sumsub's Fraud Detection & Prevention Solution: https://bit.ly/4h95h4e   Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk   Charity Wright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwillhoite/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
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Join Thomas Taraniuk in hosting leading minds from the world of AI, fintech, crypto, iGaming, and more. This podcast dives deep into the most pressing issues surrounding digital fraud in business. Each episode dissects key fraud-related issues that companies—both big and small—face today. From deepfakes and identity theft to money mules and forced verification, What The Fraud? is where digital fraudsters meet their match. This is THE podcast for comprehensive, actionable, and up-to-date information on fraud. Listen in to reveal what you can do to protect yourself and your business. Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show now. CREDITS From Sumsub and Listen Presented by Thomas Taraniuk, Sumsub Produced by Aidan Judd, Listen Executive Producer - Kellie Redmond, Listen Executive Producer - Mila Varavina, Sumsub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Sumsub
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sumsub
  • Show Website
    What The Fraud?

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