Defrauding Silicon Valley: Inside a Rideshare Scam

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In this engaging solo episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick delves into the intricate and multifaceted story of Priscilla Barbossa, a Brazilian immigrant who unwittingly became a notorious fraudster in the U.S. Karisse outlines Barbossa's fall from a successful entrepreneur in Brazil to struggling with financial woes that led her to exploit loopholes in the ride-sharing and gig economy sectors. From buying fake Social Security numbers to creating thousands of fraudulent accounts, Barbossa's journey reveals the vulnerabilities in the system and the unintended consequences of her actions. Tune in to hear about Barbossa's personal struggles, her brief moments of lavish success, and the eventual crackdown by authorities that landed her with a felony conviction and looming deportation.

Thank you to Wired Magazine for this article!

https://www.wired.com/story/priscila-queen-of-the-rideshare-mafia/

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.