Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick

• AI Fraud News: From Scam States to GrinchBots

  Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick walks listeners through a packed roundup of the latest fraud, cybercrime, and AI-driven threats shaping the industry. She begins with OpenAI’s disclosure that a third-party analytics breach exposed certain ChatGPT API customer details, then unpacks the rise of Kawaii GPT, a wormGPT style jailbreak tool that bypasses safety filters on mainstream models like DeepSeek and Gemini. Karisse also explores emerging reports that scam compounds in Southeast Asia are testing whether AI can replace trafficked workers in pig-butchering schemes, raising complex questions about enforcement, accountability, and global response.She then shifts to the retail landscape, where AI bots dominated Black Friday activity through inventory hoarding, credential-stuffing campaigns, and vulnerabilities in new agentic shopping assistants. Karisse also highlights investigative findings on scammers impersonating real lawyers on Fiverr using stolen identities and AI generated headshots, plus real world examples of employees covertly outsourcing their jobs or holding multiple full time roles by leveraging AI tools. The episode rounds out with broader insights into “scam states,” platform liability in the EU, and why January will be “AI Month” on Fraudology, all underscored by Karisse’s gratitude for the listeners whose messages, support, and Spotify Wrapped screenshots keep her motivated.Links to News Articles:https://www.the-independent.com/tech/chatgpt-data-breach-openai-hack-b2874393.htmlhttps://gbhackers.com/kawaiigpt-a-free-wormgpt-clone-poweredhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ai-may-replace-people-southeast-090000938.htmlhttps://cybernews.com/ai-news/ai-bots-weaponizing-black-friday-shoppinghttps://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-11-26/scammers-use-ai-to-impersonate-real-lawyers-on-fiverrhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/02/scam-state-multi-billion-dollar-industry-south-east-asiaFraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.

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• Inside the AI Fraud Surge with Frank McKenna & Matt Vega

  Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick is joined by two of the industry’s most respected fraud experts: Frank McKenna (Co-Founder of Point Predictive) and Matt Vega (Sardine). Together, they break down how AI is transforming the fraud landscape, supercharging deepfake scams, automating exploitation tools, enabling AI-generated phishing sites, and powering large-scale credential-based attacks that bypass traditional controls.The conversation also highlights what fraud leaders can do: strengthening behavioral biometrics, enabling offensive threat-intel programs, leveraging agent-based automation responsibly, and preparing for a world where AI fights AI inside fraud-detection pipelines. A must-listen for fraud, risk, fintech, banking, and cybersecurity professionals navigating 2025’s rapidly evolving threat environment.Matt VegaFrank McKennaFraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.

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• How Meta Became Ground Zero for Global Scams

  Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology host Karisse Hendrick explores two major developments in today’s fraud ecosystem. She begins with a detailed walkthrough of a recent DOJ case involving U.S.-based collaborators supporting Indian call-center scams that defrauded older Americans of more than $40 million. Drawing from court filings, Karisse explains the “opener/closer/money transmitter” phases, cross-border coordination, and how investigators pieced the scheme together.She then examines a new Reuters report alleging that Meta derived a significant share of revenue from scam and prohibited ads—along with internal metrics showing billions of fraudulent impressions served daily. Karisse highlights key findings, industry reactions, and what this means for trust & safety teams and victims caught in the scam lifecycle.Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.Mentioned in this episode:2023-q4-postroll sardine 1

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• Fraud News - Tracking 2025's Fraud & Cyber Shifts

  Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick unpacks a wave of major fraud news and security trends. From the execution sentences of Myanmar’s scam compound kingpins and Starlink’s device crackdown, to Singapore’s $150 million asset freeze targeting the Prince Group, Hendrick explores both the progress and the persistence of global fraud operations.She also highlights new U.S. fraud schemes impersonating federal agents, the identity theft of Titans quarterback Cam Ward, and serious cybersecurity warnings about AI browsers’ vulnerabilities. With ransomware payments falling and identity attacks surging, Hendrick reflects on how AI will increasingly shape both sides of the fight against fraud.Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.

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• VAMP at 2.2%: What No One Told Merchants

  Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this investigative update, Fraudology breaks down Visa’s VAMP rollout and its immediate effects on merchants and acquirers. Topics include why some September activity is already being fined; how VAMP now combines TC40 fraud alerts and chargebacks; the $8-per-instance fee (and $16 exposure when a TC40 becomes a chargeback); descriptor-level monitoring; processor-specific ratios; and the acquirer portfolio thresholds (0.7% now; 0.5% in April 2026).Listeners get practical guidance: validate descriptors to avoid “borrowed” fraud, reconcile TC40s against refunds to prevent double counting, consider contract addendums with fraud vendors that reimburse fines tied to fraud, and weigh diversion tools vs. fee math. The episode closes with predictions for the holiday season and the likely January/February dispute spike.Fraudology is hosted by Karisse Hendrick, a fraud fighter with decades of experience advising hundreds of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world on fraud, chargebacks, and other forms of abuse impacting a company's bottom line. Connect with her on LinkedIn She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast weekly, on Tuesdays.Mentioned in this episode:2023-q4-postroll sardine 1

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