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Senior academic, educator. and fraud examiner Dr Rasha Kassem joins us for this episode of Veriff Voices to address the multiple impacts of fraud on organizations, their customers, their employees, and wider society.
[00:54] Rasha talks about her professional background
[02:18] Why each case of fraud is unique and the importance of the human element 
[04:09] How Rasha developed her interest in fraud 
[08:18] The impact of fraud on innocent individuals in an organization
[12:46] The use of language around fraud and recognizing it as a crime 
[15:56] Treating scams and fraud equally
[18:10] Combining technology with human expertise to counter fraud 
[24:34] The need for greater collaboration in addressing fraud 
[25:37] Understanding the psychology of insider fraud 
[27:36] The need to raise awareness about the nature of insider fraud
[28:22] The role of internal culture in preventing insider fraud 
[29:14] Having an effective whistleblowing process in place 
[30:14] Monitoring processes to address fraud and investing in improving them
[31:48] Final advice for helping individuals avoid becoming victims of fraud 
Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/seven-key-steps-to-counter-insider-fraud. 

Luke Govier, Veriff's VP of People, explores our company culture and its role in attracting partnerships and talent. Trust, innovation, and impact are pivotal in drawing like-minded individuals to a scaling company. The conversation emphasizes effective decision-making and execution in a dynamic environment, as well as the promotion of work-life balance. Join us for insights into the future of our culture and values, highlighting our commitment to innovation and experimentation.

















[00:00] Introduction 
[02:25] A strong mission and a resilient culture
[03:53] Working for a scaling company
[05:36] Attracting a certain personality type
[07:42] Benefits and challenges of working for a scale-up organization
[11:34] Motivating and aligning teams in a constant state of change
[13:38] Building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse team
[15:53] Building a culture of good decision-making and execution
[18:37] Ensuring Veriff's values and mission are reflected consistently in its culture
[23:10] Looking ahead 
Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/cultivating-culture-to-foster-innovation-and-build. 

Zane Homsi, AI Product Manager at LinkedIn, joins us to discuss the human-centric approach to product development and the importance of clear product principles. He predicts that identity will become digital-first, education will undergo significant changes, and digital doubles will play a role in increasing efficiency. Zane also discusses the evolving threats in fraud prevention and the role of innovation in combating them.
Please note that the views expressed in this episode belong to Zane and not the organization - LinkedIn.
[00:57] Introduction and background
[02:49] Human-centric approach to product development
[06:43] Balancing speed, agility, and ethics
[11:45] Feedback loop and collaboration
[22:45] Evolving threats and the role of innovation
[29:13] Predictions for the future
Useful links:
Inversion: The Billionaire Thinking Skill You Were Never Taught in School. – Mayo Oshin
Dashlane Password Manager
LinkedIn’s responsible AI principles
Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/the-digital-trifecta-using-ai-for-speed-agility-and-ethics.

Unlock the secrets to safeguarding financial services in the digital age with insights from Kevin Shine, VP Sales and Partnerships at Fraud.net. He outlines how the evolving fraud landscape is driven by digitization, legacy technology, and data silos. Discover how real-time transactions and regulatory demands are exposing vulnerabilities, and how to harness the power of AI and machine learning to prevent fraud.
[00:26] Intros
[0:58] Kevin's background and Fraud.net
[02:26] The move to real-time transactions and regulatory pressures
[06:32] Digital fraud in financial services
[07:44] Digital transformation challenges
[10:09] Fraud prevention as a differentiator
[12:01] Data sharing and collaboration
[13:13] Types of fraud in financial services
[19:14] Education and customer engagement
[21:16] Balancing user experience and friction
[23:38] The future of fraud in financial services
Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/the-evolving-landscape-of-fraud-prevention-in-financial-services.

A self-confessed law enthusiast, Dmytro Sashchuk, Associate Legal Researcher and Analyst at Veriff, joins us to discuss age verification laws and their impact on businesses. These regulations vary from one region to the next, but they share a common and crucial goal: protecting children and vulnerable groups. Dmytro shares best business practices for compliance, trends and challenges in age verification, and how Veriff is tackling them.
[00:49] Introduction
[03:56] Differences in age verification laws around the world
[11:28] What is the Online Safety Act and how will it impact children?
[17:34] What compliance trends and challenges are businesses facing?
[21:10] Industries affected by age verification regulations
[26:26] Age verification solutions
[28:42] How will the regulatory landscape change in 2024?
Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/age-verification-around-the-world. 

From local government to the healthcare, Mike Haley has since spearheaded efforts in fraud detection and prevention for over 30 years. In his current role as CEO of Cifas, a not-for-profit focused on fighting fraud and financial crime, Mike aims to foster cross-sector collaboration to confront fraud head-on. In this episode we discuss the role of social engineering in the evolving fraud landscape, how automation is enabling fraud at scale, and the need to reshape the narrative around fraud victims.
[00:50] Mike’s first role and accidental journey to a career in fraud prevention
[02:50] Transitioning to more a strategic role 
[06:00] Lord Goldsmith's 2006 review of fraud, a turning point
[07:21] A short-sited closure of the National Fraud Authority has likely cost the UK millions in fraud
[08:11] Bringing an anti-fraud culture to the Ministry of Defense
[09:22] Prevention is better than cure 
[11:34] Social engineering
[15:17] The impact of deepfakes on social engineering
[19:22] A smart community working together to stay ahead of fraudsters
[19:54] A new and perfect storm 
[21:04] Social engineering and automation
[21:56] An increase in identity fraud 
[23:58] Protective Registration, a Cifas solution
[26:05] Collaboration and data sharing
[34:33] Changing the narrative around victims of fraud
[38:25] Mike's predictions
Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/the-perfect-storm-data-breaches-and-social-engineering.