Episode 345

Building Cross-Sector Alliances to Stop International Fraud Schemes

Published on: 11th February, 2025

Fraudology is presented by Persona.

In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick and Erin West, founder of Operation Shamrock, unravel the complex web of pig butchering scams that are draining wealth from Western countries. Erin, a former prosecutor, shares her journey from law enforcement to founding a non-profit dedicated to combating these sophisticated frauds.

The conversation provides listeners with an insider's view of the massive scale of these operations, including eyewitness accounts of sprawling scam compounds in Southeast Asia. Erin and Karisse discuss the multifaceted approach needed to fight these crimes, from improved digital literacy to increased cooperation between tech companies, financial institutions, and law enforcement. The episode also touches on the geopolitical implications of these scams, including their potential to create "cybercrime states" where fraud becomes a significant part of a country's economy.

Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the urgent need for action against these scams and practical steps they can take to protect themselves and others. Tune in now and learn how you can make a difference in the fight against pig butchering scams.

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.

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She brings her experience, expertise, and extensive network of experts to this podcast semi weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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About the Podcast

Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick
Join Fraud Fighter Karisse Hendrick twice a week for deep dive interviews and weekly fraud news.
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".

Just like sociology is the study of social behavior, and psychology is the study of human behavior, Fraudology is the science and study of fraud.

On the Fraudology podcast, long-time online fraud expert, Karisse Hendrick will dive into all areas of Fraudology from the perspective of a fraud-fighter. With guests ranging from former cybercriminals to fraud-fighters at Fortune 500 companies to law enforcement and others, you will no doubt be entertained, while learning a lot about fraud & other forms of abuse prevention!

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