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What The Fraud?
Sumsub
33 episodes
1 week ago

Join Thomas Taraniuk in hosting leading minds from the world of AI, fintech, crypto, iGaming, and more. This podcast dives deep into the most pressing issues surrounding digital fraud in business. Each episode dissects key fraud-related issues that companies—both big and small—face today. From deepfakes and identity theft to money mules and forced verification, What The Fraud? is where digital fraudsters meet their match.


This is THE podcast for comprehensive, actionable, and up-to-date information on fraud. Listen in to reveal what you can do to protect yourself and your business.


Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show now.


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Join Thomas Taraniuk in hosting leading minds from the world of AI, fintech, crypto, iGaming, and more. This podcast dives deep into the most pressing issues surrounding digital fraud in business. Each episode dissects key fraud-related issues that companies—both big and small—face today. From deepfakes and identity theft to money mules and forced verification, What The Fraud? is where digital fraudsters meet their match.


This is THE podcast for comprehensive, actionable, and up-to-date information on fraud. Listen in to reveal what you can do to protect yourself and your business.


Don't want to miss an episode? Follow the show now.


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Presented by Thomas Taraniuk, Sumsub

Produced by Faye Lyons-White, This Is Distorted

Editor - Dave Reilly, This Is Distorted

Executive Producer - Alex Jungius, This Is Distorted

Executive Producer - Mila Varavina, Sumsub


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What The Fraud?
Fast Payments, Hard Trust: AI and Fraud at Money20/20 Part 1

Fast payments raise hard trust questions. Live from Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas, we sat down with leaders reshaping fraud, AML, and compliance, turning the AI hype into an operational reality.


For this special episode of What the Fraud?, Sumsub’s Sales Director, Americas, Anastasia Shvechkova, steps in as host to pull highlights from the show floor, in partnership with the C-Suite podcast team.


This special episode brings together leading voices from Gusto, Bluevine, MoneyGram, and Worldpay for Platforms. They discuss how AI is reshaping fraud, why trust is becoming the new competitive currency, and what risk and compliance leaders must do to stay ahead. 


From deepfakes and synthetic documents to agentic AI, cross-border payments innovation, and the evolving role of risk teams, this episode explores the technologies and strategies defining the future of financial security.


Guests:

  • Samant Nagpal, Head of Payments and Risk at Gusto
  • Mira Srinivasan, Chief Risk Officer at Bluevine
  • Luke Tuttle, Chief Product & Tech Officer at MoneyGram
  • Billi Jo Wright, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Worldpay for Platforms



Sumsub's website: sumsub.com

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub

Sumsub's Instagram: instagram.com/sumsubcom

Sumsub on X: x.com/Sumsubcom

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom

Anastasia Shvechkova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-shvechkova-878344118/ 

Samant Nagpal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samant-nagpal-3240683/ 

Mira Srinivasan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mira-srinivasan/ 

Luke Tuttle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luketuttle/ 

Billi Jo Wright: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billi-jo-wright-bb856511/ 



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1 week ago
35 minutes 41 seconds

What The Fraud?
Inside Coinbase: Hunting Crypto Scammers

“When I get in my car every day to go somewhere, I put my seatbelt on… Same thing with being online. What we need people to do is before they turn that laptop on… make sure you’re safe.”


As scams grow more sophisticated and AI gives fraudsters new tools, crypto platforms are under increasing pressure to protect users and preserve trust. In this episode, we unpack how fraud is evolving across the crypto space, what collaboration looks like between exchanges and law enforcement, and why education is still the strongest defence.


Our guest in this episode is John Kothanek, Vice President for Global Intelligence at Coinbase, who joins host Thomas Taraniuk to discuss how Coinbase investigates scams, protects privacy, and partners with global agencies to take fraudsters off the map.


From pig butchering scams and fraud-as-a-service networks to transparency reports, blockchain analytics, and the power of human investigators, this episode reveals how technology and teamwork are shaping the future of crypto safety.



Sumsub's website: sumsub.com

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub

Sumsub's Instagram: instagram.com/sumsubcom

Sumsub on X: x.com/Sumsubcom

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk


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2 weeks ago
47 minutes 38 seconds

What The Fraud?
The Wise Approach to Fraud Prevention

“Fraudsters are preying on human emotion… and it clearly works.”


Scams are becoming more personal, more emotional, and more sophisticated. In this episode, we explore how social engineering, investment scams, and “crime-as-a-service” are reshaping the fraud landscape, and why awareness and collaboration are our strongest defences.


Our special guests this week are Jessie Apple, Group Head of FinCrime Compliance & Risk and UK MLRO at Wise, Co-Chair, ACAMS UK Chapter and Aaron Wilson, Product Leader, Fraud & Victim Prevention at Wise, who share how the company partners with law enforcement, regulators, and even social media platforms to stop scams before they spread.


From reimbursement reform and data sharing to real-time intelligence and public awareness, this conversation reveals how financial institutions can fight scams collectively, and what it really takes to protect people in a connected world.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub

Sumsub's Instagram: instagram.com/sumsubcom

Sumsub on X: x.com/Sumsubcom

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk

Jessie Apple on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aarwilson

Aaron Wilson on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessie-apple-67aa179


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1 month ago
40 minutes 36 seconds

What The Fraud?
Agentic AI: Redefining Fraud Defence

The main thing that agentic AI is going to be good at is pulling together data from multiple sources… metadata, images, device intelligence, and reconciling it to spot subtle fraud signs humans might miss.”


As fraud grows more sophisticated, financial institutions are turning to agentic AI: systems that don’t just analyse data, but act on it to detect and prevent fraudulent activity at scale.


In this episode, we explore how these AI agents are reshaping compliance and fraud prevention, and what that means for human oversight and operational efficiency.


Our special guest this week is Will Lawrence, CEO and co-founder of Greenlite AI. He shares insights on how his company’s AI agents tackle high-volume fraud, reconcile unstructured and structured data, and free investigators to focus on high-risk, complex cases.


From false positives and synthetic identities to regulatory compliance and emerging fraud vectors, this conversation highlights how businesses can adopt AI responsibly while maintaining trust and accountability in their operations.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub

Sumsub's Instagram: instagram.com/sumsubcom

Sumsub on X: x.com/Sumsubcom

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk

Will Lawrence on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencewill


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1 month ago
39 minutes 35 seconds

What The Fraud?
Fraud, Digital Identity, Trust. Where do we go from here?

“Trust may sound soft, but in practice it’s the hardest currency there is… and in a world of AI, bots, and fraud, trust can make or break a platform.”


As AI grows more complex and cybercriminals more sophisticated, the need to earn and protect trust has never been greater. In this episode, we dive into why trust is at the centre of digital identity, how businesses can build it, and what happens when it breaks.


Our special guests this week are Eddie Moxon-Garcia, Product Marketing Lead at Sumsub, and Nikolai Suhharnikov, Head of Technical Presales at Sumsub. Together they share insights from working with some of the world’s largest companies on fraud protection, verification, and identity.


From synthetic IDs and deepfakes to regulation, transparency, and reusable digital identity, this conversation explores how businesses, regulators, and users can meet in the middle to create trust online.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub

Sumsub's Instagram: instagram.com/sumsubcom

Sumsub on X: x.com/Sumsubcom

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk

Eddie Moxon-Garcia on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eddiemoxongarcia

Nikolai Suhharnikov on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nikolai-suhharnikov-8a122b182


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2 months ago
47 minutes 12 seconds

What The Fraud?
Season 4 of What The Fraud?... Coming Soon

Season 4 of What The Fraud is coming this month.


As AI gets more complex, and cyber-criminals keep finding new ways to exploit it, these conversations matter more than ever.


Join host Thomas Taraniuk as he speaks to the people in the know - the experts, the insiders, the ones on the front line, to unpack the big questions, cut through the noise, and make sense of the biggest issues in digital fraud.


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2 months ago
38 seconds

What The Fraud?
Fraud on wheels: Fighting the Growing Threat of Mobility fraud

“You don't need to hack an Uber, you just need €200 and a Telegram account, and you can just buy the whole new profile.”


The cars we drive and rent are now becoming a new frontier for cyber crime.  From ghost drivers and fake IDs to money laundering and QR-code scams, the mobility space is facing a new wave of digital threats.

Our special guest this week is Karolina Kausylaite, Compliance Manager at Tesla Financial Services and an expert in anti-money laundering.  She’s worked at PPRO, N26 and Danske Bank, tackling financial crime from multiple angles. 

On this episode she helps us understand how criminals exploit modern vehicle services and what the industry must do to stay ahead.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Karolina Kausylaite on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolina-kausylaite



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4 months ago
37 minutes 12 seconds

What The Fraud?
The Business of Trust: Making security your competitive edge

“In the tech space, in the platform space, there are a ton of other disruptive brands out there. So if you're not keeping your customers safe, if you're not protecting their trust, there are other options for them to go to.”


We often talk about the risks fraud poses to your trust, your customers, and your bottom line. But there can be upsides to strong security — and in this episode we discuss how trust can become your company’s competitive edge.  

The rapid growth of AI is offering businesses all sorts of opportunities, but it also brings new challenges. So, the time is now to build trust at every level of your company, giving customers the confidence to take on new technologies. 

Our guest this week is Carolyn Fox — Director of Trust & Safety at the global tech leader TELUS Digital.

With years of experience working at some of the biggest names in technology including Yelp and Snapchat, Carolyn knows how crucial trust can be to a company's success and why it can be one of the most important functions that your business can build. 

 

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Carolyn Fox on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/Carolyn-Fox 


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4 months ago
39 minutes 57 seconds

What The Fraud?
Keeping Payments Safe at Scale – Money20/20 Special Part 2

In our second episode of What the Fraud?, recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, we dive into how leading fintech voices are tackling the growing challenge of sophisticated, borderless fraud. From embedding fraud controls early to leveraging AI and cross-team collaboration, our guests share invaluable insights into balancing security with seamless customer experience.


In this episode, you’ll hear from:

  • Spencer Hanlon, COO at Nium – on the relentless nature of fraud prevention, staying in the “centre lane” of risk appetite, enhancing real-time detection with AI, and building trust-based partnerships to mitigate external risks.
  • Clarena Furtado, Head of Online International Business at PagSeguro – on the power of robust, AI-driven risk management and trusted local partnerships to minimize fraud exposure.
  • Ian Morrin, Head of Payments & Platforms at Tink – on why industry-wide collaboration is key to defending against ever-evolving fraud threats.
  • Darek Paleczny, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Worldline – on why fighting fraud isn’t a one-size-fits-all effort, and how governance, integrated systems, and adaptability are crucial.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.link/caj 

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk/ 

Spencer Hanlon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerhanlon/ 

Clarena Furtado on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarenafurtado/ 

Ian Morrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmorrin/ 

Darek Paleczny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darek-paleczny-llb-hons-cams-55398754/



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5 months ago
42 minutes 53 seconds

What The Fraud?
Bank Leaders on AI, Fraud & Trust – Money 20/20 Special Part 1

In this special episode of What the Fraud?, recorded at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, we sit down with five senior leaders shaping the future of modern banking, payments, and risk. From AI-driven fraud to embedded finance, evolving identity threats, and shifting regulatory demands, we unpack how today’s banking and compliance leaders are building trust while continuing to innovate.

You’ll hear from:


  • Mitch Trehan, Chief Compliance Officer at Allica Bank, on designing a fraud-resilient lending experience for SMEs—without slowing down credit decisions.
  • Daniele Tonella, Chief Technology Officer at ING, on leveraging AI and cloud infrastructure to future-proof large-scale banking systems while keeping digital channels secure.
  • Katherine Yeung, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at 10x Banking, on embedding compliance into the foundation of cloud-native banking, and how to stay agile in regulated environments.
  • David McHenry, Managing Director, Head of Global Treasury & Payments Advisory – UK at HSBC Innovation Bank, on the changing landscape of payments, liquidity, and fraud monitoring for high-growth businesses.
  • Lee McNabb, Head of Group Payment Strategy at NatWest, on the risks embedded finance introduces, and how payments strategy is evolving from cost center to growth engine.


Each guest offers a sharp, practical perspective on how financial institutions are modernizing without sacrificing security, speed, or trust.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk/ 

Mitch Trehan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchtrehan/ 

Daniele Tonella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniele-tonella-6867023/ 

Katherine Yeung on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-yeung-a7b1786/ 

David McHenry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrmchenry/ 

Lee McNabb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-mcnabb-17953888/


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5 months ago
57 minutes 47 seconds

What The Fraud?
Pig Butchering: Inside the Billion-Dollar Scam Factories

“Imagine a campus with 35 buildings, but they are all for the purpose of scamming. It was a walled in, locked down facility where hundreds, thousands of people were in the business of scamming people all over the world.”


Pig Butchering scams have become some of the most lucrative online frauds around. These are highly organized, emotionally manipulative schemes where victims are tricked into handing over life savings, often after forming fake romantic relationships with their scammers. Since 2020, more than 75 billion dollars could have been stolen from victims worldwide.


On this week’s episode we hear from someone on the frontline investigating and shutting down these pig butchering scams. She’s seen the inside of scam factories to show us exactly how they carry out their lucrative crimes. 


Our guest, Erin West spent 26 years as a Deputy District Attorney and carried investigations into cryptocurrency-enabled crimes, SIM-swapping, and digital financial fraud. 


Now, as the President of the anti-fraud initiative Operation Shamrock, Erin is on a mission to unite the global community—law enforcement, crypto platforms, NGOs—to expose, disrupt, and shut down these fraud networks for good.

 

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Erin West on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinnordbywest




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5 months ago
44 minutes 4 seconds

What The Fraud?
Insider Fraud: The Enemy Within

“99% of employees are good employees - it’s the 1% that hurts” 


When we talk about the risk of fraud to a business, it doesn’t always come from hackers or outsiders - it often starts inside the building. 

Insider attacks can cost companies a lot. In 2024, the average cost of an insider attack was 17.4 million dollars, but there’s also a cost in trust and reputation. 

In this episode, we’re diving into insider fraud with Marc Evans the founder of Fraud Hero. He’s a Certified Fraud Examiner, law enforcement officer, and a seasoned ally in the battle against fraud, with over a decade of experience investigating fraud and financial crimes.

We explore how to build the company culture and the secure internal systems to protect the bottom line without killing trust.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.com/wtf-summit/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Marc Evans on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraudheromarc




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6 months ago
51 minutes 21 seconds

What The Fraud?
Fraud Risks in Real-Time Payments

“I think from a prevention perspective, a little friction at the beginning is not necessarily a bad thing.” 


Real-time payments have become the bedrock of modern life. Whether you’re splitting dinner or closing a corporate buyout, money now moves instantly—and irreversibly. 

But that convenience comes with a new tangle of risks: fraud, liability, and the shrinking window to react.

In this episode of What The Fraud?, we sit down with Arthur Bedel—Global Director of Revenue at VGS, fintech advisor, and Co-founder of Connecting the Dots in Payments. He shares where real-time payments are headed, the biggest fraud trends he's seeing globally, and why a bit of friction might just be our best defense.

We dive into real-world case studies, regional differences in adoption, and what financial institutions need to do now to stay ahead of the fraud curve.


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s What The Fraud Summit: https://sumsub.link/caj

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Arthur Bedel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-bedel 



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6 months ago
30 minutes 53 seconds

What The Fraud?
$20 to Millions: Fraud’s True Cost

“If cybercrime were a country today, it would have the third largest economy on the planet.” 


Fraud is no longer just a crime - it has become a global business with software at its heart. With Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS), anyone can access cybercrime tools online, no technical skills required, and at a fraction of the price.


In this episode, we’re joined by Brett Johnson, one of the early pioneers in digital fraud. He’s a poacher turned gamekeeper who set up one of the world’s biggest hacking communities—Shadowcrew. After spending time in prison, he now works with businesses across the globe and uses his experience and insight into this world to help keep them safe. We’ll hear about how FaaS transforms cybercrime, what keeps him up at night, and how we can protect ourselves against it. 


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub’s Identity Fraud report 2024/25: https://sumsub.com/guides-reports/identity-fraud-report-2024-2025/

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Brett Johnson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gollumfun/ 




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7 months ago
49 minutes 27 seconds

What The Fraud?
ID Future: Reusable, Secure, Real?

“Governments worldwide are recognizing that paper-based identification just doesn't cut it for a digital-first economy.” 


Nations across the world are racing to roll out digital identity systems, promising greater convenience, security and efficiency. 


But with new technology comes new risks. Hackers recently exposed vulnerabilities in Germany’s digital ID system, affecting over 10 million users - and in India, login credentials were leaked on the dark web for just $8.


In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Flowe, Head of Digital Identity at the London Stock Exchange Group, and Eddie Moxon-Garcia, Product Marketing Lead at Sumsub, to hear what’s being developed in the digital ID sector, and find out whether there really can be a reusable identity solution that balances privacy, security, and accessibility.


Learn more about Sumsub ID: https://sumsub.link/i10

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Eddie Moxon-Garcia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddiemoxongarcia/

Daniel Flowe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielflowe/


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7 months ago
50 minutes 1 second

What The Fraud?
Crypto Fraud 2025: How to Stay a Step Ahead

“You’ve got organized hacks, and it's getting harder and harder to know what you're clicking on, if that's real or not.”


Crypto is at a tipping point, and while demand is growing, fraud is up 48%, regulations are tightening, and user expectations are shifting.


In the past year alone, over $2.2 billion has been lost due to hacks of crypto exchanges. And crypto crime isn’t just happening online—earlier this year, David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, was kidnapped in Paris with a ransom demand.


In this episode, Thomas is joined by Erica Stanford, a crypto advisor and best-selling author, to find out how you can protect yourself and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving sector.


Sumsub's State of the Crypto Industry 2025 Report: https://sumsub.link/ujj 

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Erica Stanford on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericastanford/



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8 months ago
41 minutes 25 seconds

What The Fraud?
2025 Fraud Trends: How Businesses and Consumers Can Fight Back

“Your intuition is designed to make you comfortable, not necessarily correct.” 

 

In this season finale of What The Fraud?, we’re looking ahead to the year that could define the future of fraud prevention. 

 

Sharing his predictions with Thomas is Paul Maskall, Behavioural Lead for UK Finance and the City of London Police, and a key strategist at the Economic and Cyber Police Headquarters. With a background in psychology, Paul reveals how our relationship with technology is creating new vulnerabilities, amplifying risks, and changing the way we communicate. He also breaks down the behavioural science behind fraud and cybercrime, offering crucial insights on how businesses can fight back. 

 

Whether you’re a global corporation or a small startup, Paul outlines the three must-do priorities to build resilience and stay ahead of the curve in 2025. 

 

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Paul Maskall on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paul-maskall-309236121/



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10 months ago
38 minutes 33 seconds

What The Fraud?
Fraud Fuelling Digital Inequality

"Why are we trying to change the 3% of people who stammer in the UK? Why aren’t we educating the 97% of people who don’t?” 


Fraud isn’t victimless — it’s a powerful engine for bias, hitting marginalised communities hardest and driving inequality. In this episode, Claire Maillet joins Thomas to uncover how fraud fuels digital-age discrimination and what stakeholders can do to fight back. 


Claire is an award-winning fraud expert, PhD researcher, and advocate for disability and mental health awareness. Claire regularly speaks about the impact of speech impediments on counter fraud controls as someone that comes at it from both sides — a customer who stammers, and a counter-fraud professional working in the financial services.  


Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Claire Maillet on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clairemaillet 



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11 months ago
36 minutes 21 seconds

What The Fraud?
Fraud in the Digital Age: Who’s Responsible?

"We don’t treat fraud as importantly as money laundering.”  

 

Who should be responsible for preventing and addressing fraud in the digital age? This is what Thomas is exploring today with Jessica Cath, Financial Crime Partner at Thistle Initiatives, a compliance consultancy firm supporting regulated businesses. 

 

As fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, its impact extends far beyond individual victims, posing challenges for businesses, governments, and society. Jessica’s sharp insights into what works, what doesn’t, and the must-have tools to stay ahead of fraudsters make her a brilliant guest in dissecting this very important topic. 

 

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Jessica Cath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-cath/  



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11 months ago
40 minutes 8 seconds

What The Fraud?
Identity Fraud 2024: Key Stats & Insights

“For an expense of about $1,000 per month, the damage that a fraudster can cause to businesses is upwards of $2.5 million.” 


In this special episode of What The Fraud?, Thomas is joined by Ilya Brovin, a growth strategist from Sumsub, to explore the latest insights from their annual Identity Fraud Report and reveals the most significant changes in fraud trends over the past year. 


The report provides an in-depth analysis of global identity fraud, based on millions of verification checks and more than three million recorded fraud attempts. Released in conjunction with Identity Fraud Awareness Week (November 17–23), this episode is the perfect opportunity to unpack the critical findings that will help shape your strategies for 2025 and beyond.


Download the full report: https://sumsub.link/0aj

Sumsub's website: sumsub.com  

Sumsub's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sumsub

Sumsub's Facebook: facebook.com/sumsub 

Sumsub's Instagram: facebook.com/sumsubcom 

Sumsub's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@sumsubcom  

Thomas Taraniuk on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomtaraniuk  

Ilya Brovin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilya-brovin  



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1 year ago
37 minutes 25 seconds

What The Fraud?

Join Thomas Taraniuk in hosting leading minds from the world of AI, fintech, crypto, iGaming, and more. This podcast dives deep into the most pressing issues surrounding digital fraud in business. Each episode dissects key fraud-related issues that companies—both big and small—face today. From deepfakes and identity theft to money mules and forced verification, What The Fraud? is where digital fraudsters meet their match.


This is THE podcast for comprehensive, actionable, and up-to-date information on fraud. Listen in to reveal what you can do to protect yourself and your business.


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CREDITS

From Sumsub and This Is Distorted

Presented by Thomas Taraniuk, Sumsub

Produced by Faye Lyons-White, This Is Distorted

Editor - Dave Reilly, This Is Distorted

Executive Producer - Alex Jungius, This Is Distorted

Executive Producer - Mila Varavina, Sumsub


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