Networking at MRC: Building Connections in Fraud Prevention

Fraudology is presented by Persona.

Join Karisse Hendrick and special guest Tracy Brown as they dive deep into the world of e-commerce fraud prevention in this captivating episode of the Fraudology Podcast. Tracy, a veteran in the field and current VP at the Merchant Risk Council (MRC), shares her unique origin story in fraud prevention and how it led to the formation of the MRC.

The duo discusses the latest fraud trends keeping merchants up at night, including the surprising rise of refund abuse and the challenges posed by alternative payment methods. Tracy provides an exclusive preview of the upcoming MRC Vegas conference, showcasing the event's diverse offerings from educational sessions to networking opportunities. Learn about the conference's innovative features, such as a behind-the-scenes look at issuing bank operations and a preparation course for the industry-recognized CPFPP certification.

The episode also touches on the importance of building relationships within the fraud prevention community and leveraging events like the MRC conference to stay ahead of emerging threats. With insider tips on making the most of the conference experience and insights into the future of fraud prevention, this episode is a goldmine for anyone involved in e-commerce security. Don't wait - listen now and arm yourself with the latest intel from the frontlines of fraud prevention!

To connect with Tracy Brown:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracykobedabrown/

To learn more about the MRC Vegas Conference:

https://events.merchantriskcouncil.org/event/vegas2025/about

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.