How Telegram and Discord Are Fueling the Fraud Economy

Fraudology is presented by Sardine.

In this episode of Fraudology, Karisse Hendrick takes a deep dive into the dark side of encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and their impact on online fraud. Fresh from a speaking engagement in San Francisco, Karisse explores the burgeoning ecosystem of fraud as a service, breaking down how these platforms facilitate cybercrime through services like refund fraud, account takeover, and logins for sale. She explains the ease with which even inexperienced individuals can commit sophisticated fraud, thanks to the availability of step-by-step guides and affordable, outsourced criminal activities.

Karisse also offers practical advice for fraud fighters interested in investigating these forums, stressing the importance of maintaining privacy and anonymity. Tune in to learn more about how these hidden digital corners are shaping the future of cybercrime and the essential measures needed to combat 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.

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