Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this episode of Fraudology In this must-listen episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick welcomes back fraud prevention expert Frank McKenna, co-founder of Point Predictive. Together, they explore the explosive rise of deepfakes and AI-generated voice clones, revealing how these technologies have reached a disturbing level of realism and accessibility.Frank shares jaw-dropping examples of recent AI-powered fraud, including:Court cases influenced by deepfakesReal estate scams involving cloned identitiesVoice cloning extortion attemptsAnd even a chilling story involving his own mother being tricked on a scam video call.They also discuss alarming new tools like OpenAI’s Sora, capable of generating hyper-realistic celebrity deepfakes, and the emergence of “data sniping”, a tactic where breached personal data is combined with AI content to create highly targeted scams. Whether you’re a fraud analyst, cybersecurity professional, or simply concerned about digital safety, this episode will arm you with crucial insights to recognize and defend against the next generation of AI-enabled deception.Frank 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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Inside Meta’s Security Nightmare: Growth Over Safety?
Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this episode of Fraudology In this eye-opening episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick uncovers two shocking case studies that expose major security failures at T-Mobile and Meta, and what they mean for the future of digital fraud prevention.Karisse begins by breaking down the rocky rollout of Visa’s new risk-monitoring system, VAMP, explaining why it’s causing confusion and frustration for eCommerce merchants and acquirers. She also shares exciting news about co-founding the Merchant Fraud Alliance, a first-of-its-kind conference designed to bring together top online merchants for meaningful collaboration—without the vendor noise.The episode’s main focus dives into two alarming corporate case studies:T-Mobile’s 20-Year SIM Swap Problem: Karisse examines legal documents proving that T-Mobile has known about SIM swap vulnerabilities since 2005 but failed to take action—allowing cybercriminals to steal millions in cryptocurrency through unauthorized SIM swaps.Meta’s WhatsApp Whistleblower Scandal: A former security chief alleges that up to 500,000 WhatsApp accounts were hacked every day, and over 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to users’ private data—while Meta leadership ignored the warnings and retaliated against him.These stories reveal how even the world’s largest tech companies have chosen growth over security, offering critical lessons for anyone responsible for protecting users, data, or digital payments.Whether you’re a fraud prevention expert, eCommerce leader, or cybersecurity professional, this episode will give you actionable insights into today’s most pressing digital threats—and how to stay ahead of them.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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The Dark Side of Marketplaces: Walmart’s Fraud Problem Exposed
Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this episode of Fraudology host Karisse Hendrick kicks off this episode with updates on recent fraud news, including new sanctions against Southeast Asian cyber scam networks and the ongoing Shiny Hunters attacks targeting Salesforce plugins. But the meat of the episode focuses on a blockbuster CNBC investigation into fraud on Walmart's third-party marketplace. Karisse meticulously breaks down the investigation's findings, from Walmart's rapid marketplace growth and loosened seller vetting to the proliferation of counterfeit goods and seller identity theft. She explains how Walmart's efforts to woo sellers from Amazon backfired, allowing bad actors to exploit the platform. The episode offers an in depth look at the challenges of marketplace fraud, contrasting approaches by Walmart, Amazon, and Target. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in e-commerce, offering valuable lessons on balancing growth with trust and safety in online marketplaces.Related Articles:https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0237https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/19/walmart-marketplace-fakes-scams-investigation.htmlFraudology 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’s Epic Shift: Who’s Really Behind the Scams?
Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this episode of Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick explores a disturbing trend in cybercrime the dramatic shift in who is perpetrating large scale fraud and scams targeting Western countries. Karisse reveals how fraud originating from Eastern Europe and Nigeria has declined in recent years, while schemes tied to Chinese organized crime groups have exploded. She details the rise of sophisticated scams like "pig butchering" and gift card fraud that are funneling billions of dollars from US consumers and businesses to criminal syndicates with potential ties to the Chinese government.She shares insights from recent conversations with fraud fighters across industries about this growing threat. She cites alarming examples, including a New York Times report on the massive "Salt Typhoon" cyber attack linked to China that may have compromised data on nearly every American. 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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Fraudology Crossover: Together in Austin
Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Get your tickets to Sardine[Con] and end the scamedmicIn this special crossover episode of Fraudology and Banking on Fraudology, hosts Karisse and Hailey meetup in Austin, Texas to discuss the latest developments in fraud prevention and artificial intelligence. The episode kicks off with exciting news as Karisse shares that she recently won the Women in Payments award, highlighting her significant contributions to the fraud fighting industry. They explore how AI powered phishing campaigns are evolving in real time, using deepfakes and voice cloning to impersonate trusted individuals across multiple platforms. The emphasis is on the importance of AI assisted defenses and staying vigilant as traditional red flags become obsolete. This eye opening episode provides crucial insights into the rapidly changing landscape of AI and fraud, offering listeners valuable knowledge to protect themselves and their organizations. Tune in to hear from two of the industry's leading voices on the cutting edge of fraud prevention technology.Hailey WindhamBanking on FraudologyFraudology 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.
If you work in online fraud prevention, chances are you've caught the "bug". The bug that makes you passionate about identifying & preventing cybercriminals from getting away with stealing from your company, or your client's companies. Most people who have made cyber-fraud their career have the perfect balance of analytical and social skills, a strong sense of justice and the curiosity that will drive you to go down every path of information until you "crack the case".
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