Episode 359

Fraud Prevention Lessons from Banking to Insurance

Published on: 29th April, 2025

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In this eye-opening episode of the Fraudology Podcast, host Karisse Hendrick sits down with fraud prevention expert Steve Lenderman to explore the fascinating world of fraud across different industries. With over 26 years of experience fighting fraud in banking, insurance, payroll, and more, Steve shares invaluable insights on how fraudsters adapt their tactics across verticals.

The conversation dives deep into the surprising similarities between banking fraud and insurance fraud, with Steve explaining how insurance companies are now facing many of the same threats banks have dealt with for years. He discusses the rise of synthetic identities in insurance, sharing a compelling story of how he tested an insurance company's defenses by successfully obtaining a life insurance policy for a synthetic identity he created.


Steve also offers practical advice for fraud fighters looking to advance their careers, encouraging them to gain experience across different industries and collaborate with data science teams. He emphasizes the importance of understanding both fraud patterns and data analytics to effectively combat modern fraud schemes. Don't miss Steve's call for greater data sharing and collaboration across industries to fight increasingly sophisticated fraud networks.


Tune in now for an entertaining and enlightening discussion that will change how you think about fraud prevention.

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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