
What are victims and perpetrators telling us about fraud?
12/18/24 • 33 min
In Episode 3, we’re joined by Alex Wood, a reformed fraudster, and Stephanie Edelved Jensen, a Senior Fraud Analyst at Nexi Group, to discuss how fraudsters think, how they pick their targets and evolve their approach, and how financial crime can have a devastating impact on victims.
*Please note, this episode includes talk of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you need support, visit findahelpline.com, which can help you find a free local support number anytime, anywhere.*
Listen now to discover:
- Psychological manipulation methods used by fraudsters to win their victims’ trust and commit high profile financial crimes.
- How fraud can affect anyone and why we need to talk about it more to remove the stigma and fight back.
- The importance of proactive measures, such as cooperation between banks, and the need for better reporting mechanisms to enhance fraud detection.
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In Episode 3, we’re joined by Alex Wood, a reformed fraudster, and Stephanie Edelved Jensen, a Senior Fraud Analyst at Nexi Group, to discuss how fraudsters think, how they pick their targets and evolve their approach, and how financial crime can have a devastating impact on victims.
*Please note, this episode includes talk of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you need support, visit findahelpline.com, which can help you find a free local support number anytime, anywhere.*
Listen now to discover:
- Psychological manipulation methods used by fraudsters to win their victims’ trust and commit high profile financial crimes.
- How fraud can affect anyone and why we need to talk about it more to remove the stigma and fight back.
- The importance of proactive measures, such as cooperation between banks, and the need for better reporting mechanisms to enhance fraud detection.
Subscribe now to get all future episodes delivered directly to your device!
Don’t miss other ways to stay in touch with Nexi Group:
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In Episode 2, we’re joined by Troels Steenstrup Jensen from KPMG Denmark, alongside Alberto Danese and Sean Neary from Nexi Group, to discuss how advancements in AI and machine learning are changing the fraud game, both for good and bad.
Listen now to uncover the truth behind:
- The hype surrounding Generative AI and its implications for fraud prevention.
- The ongoing need for human oversight of AI systems to combat fraud in real-time.
- The innovative ways fraudsters are utilizing AI to enhance their tactics, including social engineering and personalized attacks.
- The future of fraud prevention and the role of AI in protecting banks, merchants, and consumers.
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In Episode 4, we’re discussing the staggering rise in investment fraud, accelerated by the increasing sophistication of social engineering techniques.
Our host Søren Winge is joined by Joy Macknight, former editor of The Banker, which is part of Financial Times Group, and Sune Gabelgård, a leading expert on economic and digital crime across Europe, to explore the challenges and dynamics of fast-moving fraud in financial services.
Listen now to discover:
- Where the biggest weakness lies and how it is being exploited
- Why digital safety education needs to start in schools
- How banks can break down silos to collaborate, share insights and turn the tide
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Nexi Talks: Fraud Prevention - What are victims and perpetrators telling us about fraud?
Transcript
Søren Winge: Please note, in this episode, there's a brief talk about suicide, which we know can be distressing for some listeners. If you need support, visit findahelpline. com, which can help you find a free local support number anytime, anywhere. We hope you find today's episode helpful in the ongoing fight against fraud.
Welcome to our podcast, Nexi Talks, that will hopefully help you better understand and prevent deception during the unending war on payment fraud.
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