What The Fraud?

“Trust may sound soft, but in practice it’s the hardest currency there is… and in a world of AI, bots, and fraud, trust can make or break a platform.”As AI grows more complex and cybercriminals more sophisticated, the need to earn and protect trust has never been greater. In this episode, we dive into why trust is at the centre of digital identity, how businesses can build it, and what happens when it breaks.Our special guests this week are Eddie Moxon-Garcia, Product Marketing Lead at Sumsub, and Nikolai Suhharnikov, Head of Technical Presales at Sumsub. Together they share insights from working with some of the world’s largest companies on fraud protection, verification, and identity.From synthetic IDs and deepfakes to regulation, transparency, and reusable digital identity, this conversation explores how businesses, regulators, and users can meet in the middle to create trust online.Sumsub's website: sumsub.comSumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsubSumsub's Instagram: instagram.com/sumsubcomSumsub on X: x.com/SumsubcomSumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcomThomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniukEddie Moxon-Garcia on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eddiemoxongarciaNikolai Suhharnikov on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikolai-suhharnikov-8a122b182 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You don't need to hack an Uber, you just need €200 and a Telegram account, and you can just buy the whole new profile.”The cars we drive and rent are now becoming a new frontier for cyber crime.  From ghost drivers and fake IDs to money laundering and QR-code scams, the mobility space is facing a new wave of digital threats.Our special guest this week is Karolina Kausylaite, Compliance Manager at Tesla Financial Services and an expert in anti-money laundering.  She’s worked at PPRO, N26 and Danske Bank, tackling financial crime from multiple angles. On this episode she helps us understand how criminals exploit modern vehicle services and what the industry must do to stay ahead.Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/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  Karolina Kausylaite on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-kausylaite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“In the tech space, in the platform space, there are a ton of other disruptive brands out there. So if you're not keeping your customers safe, if you're not protecting their trust, there are other options for them to go to.”We often talk about the risks fraud poses to your trust, your customers, and your bottom line. But there can be upsides to strong security — and in this episode we discuss how trust can become your company’s competitive edge.  The rapid growth of AI is offering businesses all sorts of opportunities, but it also brings new challenges. So, the time is now to build trust at every level of your company, giving customers the confidence to take on new technologies. Our guest this week is Carolyn Fox — Director of Trust & Safety at the global tech leader TELUS Digital.With years of experience working at some of the biggest names in technology including Yelp and Snapchat, Carolyn knows how crucial trust can be to a company's success and why it can be one of the most important functions that your business can build.  Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/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  Carolyn Fox on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Carolyn-Fox  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second episode of What the Fraud?, recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, we dive into how leading fintech voices are tackling the growing challenge of sophisticated, borderless fraud. From embedding fraud controls early to leveraging AI and cross-team collaboration, our guests share invaluable insights into balancing security with seamless customer experience.In this episode, you’ll hear from:Spencer Hanlon, COO at Nium – on the relentless nature of fraud prevention, staying in the “centre lane” of risk appetite, enhancing real-time detection with AI, and building trust-based partnerships to mitigate external risks.Clarena Furtado, Head of Online International Business at PagSeguro – on the power of robust, AI-driven risk management and trusted local partnerships to minimize fraud exposure.Ian Morrin, Head of Payments & Platforms at Tink – on why industry-wide collaboration is key to defending against ever-evolving fraud threats.Darek Paleczny, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Worldline – on why fighting fraud isn’t a one-size-fits-all effort, and how governance, integrated systems, and adaptability are crucial.Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.link/caj 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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk/ Spencer Hanlon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerhanlon/ Clarena Furtado on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarenafurtado/ Ian Morrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmorrin/ Darek Paleczny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darek-paleczny-llb-hons-cams-55398754/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of What the Fraud?, recorded at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, we sit down with five senior leaders shaping the future of modern banking, payments, and risk. From AI-driven fraud to embedded finance, evolving identity threats, and shifting regulatory demands, we unpack how today’s banking and compliance leaders are building trust while continuing to innovate.You’ll hear from:Mitch Trehan, Chief Compliance Officer at Allica Bank, on designing a fraud-resilient lending experience for SMEs—without slowing down credit decisions.Daniele Tonella, Chief Technology Officer at ING, on leveraging AI and cloud infrastructure to future-proof large-scale banking systems while keeping digital channels secure.Katherine Yeung, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at 10x Banking, on embedding compliance into the foundation of cloud-native banking, and how to stay agile in regulated environments.David McHenry, Managing Director, Head of Global Treasury & Payments Advisory – UK at HSBC Innovation Bank, on the changing landscape of payments, liquidity, and fraud monitoring for high-growth businesses.Lee McNabb, Head of Group Payment Strategy at NatWest, on the risks embedded finance introduces, and how payments strategy is evolving from cost center to growth engine.Each guest offers a sharp, practical perspective on how financial institutions are modernizing without sacrificing security, speed, or trust.Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/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: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk/ Mitch Trehan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchtrehan/ Daniele Tonella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniele-tonella-6867023/ Katherine Yeung on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-yeung-a7b1786/ David McHenry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrmchenry/ Lee McNabb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-mcnabb-17953888/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.