Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick

In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick is joined by Keith Briscoe, VP of Education and Advocacy at the Merchant Risk Council (MRC). Keith shares his journey from marketing commodity transaction software in the late '90s to falling in love with the high-value world of fraud intelligence at Ethoca.The conversation dives deep into the MRC's critical role in global advocacy, highlighting how they foster balanced dialogues between merchants, issuers, and card networks to create sustainable change. Keith provides an inside look at the recent evolution of Visa’s Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) and the collaborative effort to make its thresholds and calculations more equitable for merchants.We also explore the "hot topics" dominating the industry today:Agentic Commerce: How AI-driven shopping agents are redefining liability and the "intention" behind a purchase.Professional Certification: The growth of the CPFPP (Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional) program and its role in standardizing expertise for the next generation of fraud fighters.Event Innovation: A preview of the MRC’s new "Lightning Talks" in Las Vegas—bite-sized, high-impact sessions designed for a new generation of learners.

In this episode of the Fraudology podcast, Karisse Hendrick is joined by Matt Vega, Chief Fraud Strategist at Sardine, to explore how artificial intelligence has fundamentally altered the threat landscape for financial institutions and online retailers.First, Matt reveals the alarming ease with which AI can now be used to orchestrate phishing campaigns. Using advanced tools like Vercel’s v0, Matt demonstrates how he can clone a legitimate website—complete with branding, functional images, and login flows—in less than five minutes. He explains how attackers use these replicas to execute sophisticated "man-in-the-middle" attacks, tricking victims into handing over two-factor authentication (2FA) codes to gain fully authenticated access to accounts.Later in the episode, Matt and Karisse dive into the rise of "polymorphic" AI attacks. These autonomous agents are capable of adapting their behavior in real-time to bypass bot detection and security thresholds as soon as they are implemented. Matt also discusses "dust trailing," a tactic where fraudsters spread large volumes of small transactions across hundreds of platforms to make traditional human investigation cost-prohibitive.In this episode, we discuss:The 5-Minute Phish: How AI models use simple screenshots and prompts to create pixel-perfect clones of banks and government agencies.Polymorphic Attacks: The emergence of autonomous AI agents that instantly adapt to security controls, making traditional bot mitigation obsolete.The Power of Basics: Why "low-tech" solutions like card-to-name matching and behavioral biometrics remain the most effective tools against high-tech fraud.Threat Intelligence: Best practices for proactive defense, including beacon technology, "hidden watermarks," and strategic domain acquisition.Upcoming Events: Details on meeting Matt and the Sardine team at the upcoming MRC conference in Las Vegas.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this solo episode, Karisse Hendrick checks in from a hotel room in San Diego at the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) conference to share urgent intelligence from the front lines of e-commerce fraud before the full chaos of conference season begins. First, Karisse explores two sophisticated new fraud trends that are leaving even seasoned investigators scratching their heads. She breaks down the rise of the "Two-Victim ATO," a unique spin on account takeover where fraudsters leverage the "legacy" and trust of an active account to bypass security, only to hit it with a completely different person's stolen credit card. Then, she dives into a high-tech trend hitting digital gift card retailers: Malware-driven session hijacking. Karisse discusses how fraudsters "piggyback" on a legitimate customer's active session and device to commit a second, high-value theft—making it nearly impossible for traditional fraud systems to flag as a separate entity.Later in the episode, Karisse discusses the "scary" new frontier of Agentic AI. She shares insights from recent tests by major retailers showing that autonomous shopping bots are beginning to make purchases that are currently indistinguishable from human behavior, creating a massive "Know Your Agent" (KYA) challenge for the industry.In this episode, we discuss:The Two-Victim ATO: Why fraudsters are adding new payment methods to active, high-history accounts instead of just using cards on file.Session Hijacking & Malware: How bad actors are using VPNs and malware to "replay" or continue a legitimate customer's session to buy high-value gift cards. Agentic AI & KYA: The difficulty in identifying AI-initiated transactions and why current device ID technology can't tell the difference between a human and a bot.Upcoming Events: Details on the Merchant Advisory Group, and the first annual Merchant Fraud Alliance Conference in Chicago this October.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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this solo "vacation" episode, Karisse Hendrick checks in from the island of Maui to catch up on the latest in the fraud world before the chaos of conference season begins. First, Karisse explores a hilarious yet alarming trend in artificial intelligence: AI Hallucinations. Reading from a recent article by Frank McKenna, she highlights how Google’s AI summary tool is confidently inventing absurd fraud schemes—from the "Donkey Scam" involving miniature donkey rescues to the bizarre "Clown Smile Scam" in the dentistry industry. While the examples are funny, Karisse discusses the serious integrity risks that arise when AI refuses to say "I don't know" and instead presents fiction as fact to analysts, journalists, and students. Later in the episode, Karisse dives into a deeper, more personal topic: The difference between a Fraud Professional and a Fraud Fighter. She shares "core memory" stories—including taking a fraud emergency call from the middle of a family corn maze—to illustrate the relentless drive and "addiction to the hunt" that defines a true fraud fighter. In this episode, we discuss:The AI Information Gap: Why Google’s AI summaries are creating "fake" fraud types like hot dog fraud and snowman schemes. Content Integrity: Karisse’s concerns about AI models using creator content without proper citation or compensation. The Fraud Fighter Identity: How to recognize if you have fraud prevention in your DNA and why it matters when building a team. Upcoming Events: Details on the Merchant Advisory Group, the Merchant Risk Council (MRC) in Vegas, and the first annual Merchant Fraud Alliance Conference in Chicago this October. 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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick welcomes back elite fraud fighter and Stratovera CEO Robert Capps to discuss the shifting power balance in the age of AI. Robert shares a fascinating "thought experiment" where he used Large Language Models (LLMs) to reverse engineer obfuscated JavaScript, proving that even non-technical attackers can now identify and dismantle complex front-end fraud tools in real-time.The conversation dives deep into the "Build vs. Buy" debate, with Robert cautioning organizations that the true cost of building internal tools isn't just the initial code—it's the ongoing "immune response" required to fight an AI-powered adversary that never sleeps. From the "radioactive decay" of legacy device ID to the necessity of designing "entropy" into system responses, this episode is a masterclass in modern fraud strategy.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.

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 Jay Jones, a copywriter turned globally recognized external threat and impersonation risk consultant known as "The Profiler". After being unexpectedly laid off in late 2023, Jay became a target for sophisticated scammers on LinkedIn, sparking a new mission to protect job seekers and corporations alike.Jay breaks down the "Scammer Pipeline," a three-tiered lifecycle ranging from quick resume harvesting to long-term identity theft and financial draining. They dive deep into the psychology of "Layoff PTSD" and how fraudsters exploit the "fight or flight" response of vulnerable job seekers. Jay also shares how he has helped take down over 46,000 fake jobs and exposed the alarming trend of hijacked high-authority profiles being used to bypass trust. Tune in to learn how both individuals and companies can defend themselves against the evolving landscape of recruitment 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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this deep dive episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick kicks off 2026 by unpacking the annual Fraud Predictions report. While the data was compiled alongside the "Fraud Compadres"—Frank McKenna, Mary Ann Miller, and Matt Vega—Karisse uses this episode to provide her unique merchant-side perspective and exclusive behind-the-scenes context.The episode centers on a terrifying new trend: Ghost Tapping. Karisse reveals an "inside story" from December 2025, where luxury retailers across major U.S. cities were hit by coordinated mule syndicates using sophisticated NFC relay software. She breaks down why this "card-present" fraud is a nightmare for banking liability and how it’s evolving at a staggering rate.Key segments include:Reflection on 2025: A look back at the "Year that Broke Our Trust," featuring a 3,000% surge in deepfake attacks and the rise of "scam states".Autonomous Fraud (Pig Butchering 2.0): How AI agents are replacing human victims in scam compounds to launch 50,000 attacks daily.The VAMP Program fallout: Why Karisse predicts a wave of "merchant refugees" as Visa’s new monitoring thresholds lead to mass terminations.Digital Arrest Scams: The brutal extortion tactic moving from India to the U.S. that uses deepfake law enforcement to "virtually arrest" victims.Tune in now to arm yourself with the latest intelligence on these autonomous threats and ensure your business is prepared for the high-speed fraud landscape of 2026.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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with Robbie MacDiarmid to explore the rise of agentic AI and its implications for fraud prevention, payments, and liability in e-commerce. They break agentic commerce into its core layers: search, merchant interaction, and payment, then explain why fraud and payments are often treated as an afterthought as new AI-driven commerce experiences roll out.They also unpack emerging risks, such as first-party fraud, account takeover, chargebacks tied to “I don’t recognize this transaction,” and the industry’s biggest unresolved issue: who owns liability when autonomous agents act on a consumer’s behalf. This episode equips listeners with the concepts—and the right questions—to navigate the next evolution of online commerce.Robbie MacDiarmidFraudology 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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In the final new episode of 2025, Karisse Hendrick closes out the year with a solo fraud news roundup covering the latest trends impacting e-commerce, payments, and digital trust. The episode examines the FCC’s response to large-scale robocalls, the rapid evolution of smishing campaigns into rewards and tax-refund lures, and how fraudsters are using one-time passcodes to add stolen payment cards into mobile wallets.The discussion also explores new EU rules that increase liability for social platforms that fail to remove reported scams, plus the growing threat of bot-driven “professional refund fraud” and AI-manipulated damage claims—raising urgent questions about detection, evidence, and merchant risk workflows heading into 2026.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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick analyzes several major developments in the global fraud landscape. She breaks down U.S. sanctions against a Cambodian financial group and the coordinated raids on scam compounds in Myanmar, highlighting how enforcement efforts are ramping up across Southeast Asia.Karisse also explores how fraudsters are adapting by using Starlink satellite internet, raising questions about corporate responsibility in curbing global cybercrime. Plus, she covers Europol’s takedown of a SIM farm operation behind 49 million fake accounts and WhatsApp’s new anti-spam measures. Listeners will come away with valuable context on how technology, regulation, and enforcement are converging to fight digital 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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In 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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In 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.

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In 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

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In 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

Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In 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.