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Welcome to Veriff Voices, a podcast where tech leaders discuss the journey of building a safe and secure online world. We explore the key challenges and opportunities in today’s online world, such as digital identity, user experience, and the fight against fraud. Alongside actionable strategies and exclusive insights, discover personal perspectives from life inside the multi-billion dollar global identity verification sector. You can learn more at https://www.veriff.com and watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bitly.ws/Devm read less
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Episodes

Ep. 33 Pig butchering, romance scams, and the psychology of fraud
04-09-2024
Ep. 33 Pig butchering, romance scams, and the psychology of fraud
As online scams have grown rapidly in scale and sophistication over the past decade, so has their potentially devastating impact on individuals. In our latest Veriff Voices podcast, Ronnie Tokazowski, Chief Fraud Fighter at nonprofit Intelligence for Good, discusses the psychology of fraud and how his organization helps victims deal with the very real consequences, both financial and emotional. [00:45] Introduction  [02:08] How Ronnie got involved in what became Intelligence for Good [05:06] What an average day in the life of a Chief Fraud Fighter looks like [08:07] The best tools to combat online scams [11:56] Use of both AI and human interaction in committing fraud [14:17] What is pig butchering scams are and how they are executed? [16:47] The scale of the problem and the implications for recovering funds [22:05] The root psychology behind pig butchering [26:19] The emotional impact of becoming a victim of this type of fraud [28:16] The need for organizations to take this sort of fraud and its impact more seriously [29:40] The responsibility of organizations to take responsibility and act to address the issue [34:17] The huge scale of online fraud as an issue and its growth over time [36:55] Preventative measures to protect against business email compromise [38:57] Preventative measures against romance scams and pig butchering [43:28] Resources available for victims of online scams and how they can help themselves  Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/pig-butchering-scams.
Ep. 31 Fraud and identity verification in Latin America
08-08-2024
Ep. 31 Fraud and identity verification in Latin America
Rapid digitalization in Latin America is making effective online fraud prevention a growing priority for companies. In our latest podcast, Sacha Vasilkioti, Data Verification Product Manager at Veriff, explains the similarities and differences across the region’s key markets, and discusses how Veriff adapts its identity verification solutions and operations to best address particular local needs. [00:47] Introduction [01:26] The primary markets Veriff is focusing on in Latin America[02:31] The market potential for identity verification in Latin America [04:00] Fear of fraud and online trust as an issue in the region [04:50] Current priorities in the Colombian market [06:23] Dealing with potential obstacles to digitalization in the Colombian market [09:23] Sectors of the market seeing most growth in Colombia [12:49] The unique customizability of Veriff’s identity verification solution [15:59] Reliance on manual processes in Latin America, and Mexico in particular [18:06] Key sectors and use cases for Veriff’s solutions in the Mexican market [20:38] How Veriff is adapting its offering and services for Latin American markets [23:19] Key sectors for Veriff in Brazil [24:21] Similarities and differences between fraud in Latin America and other regions [25:48] How relative cost impacts how identity verification is used in Latin American markets [28:06] Predictions for the next 12 months in Latin American market Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/global-problem-local-solutions-customer-verification-latin-america.
Ep. 21 The perfect storm: data breaches and social engineering
07-03-2024
Ep. 21 The perfect storm: data breaches and social engineering
From local government to the healthcare, Mike Haley has since spearheaded efforts in fraud detection and prevention for over 30 years. In his current role as CEO of Cifas, a not-for-profit focused on fighting fraud and financial crime, Mike aims to foster cross-sector collaboration to confront fraud head-on. In this episode we discuss the role of social engineering in the evolving fraud landscape, how automation is enabling fraud at scale, and the need to reshape the narrative around fraud victims. [00:50] Mike’s first role and accidental journey to a career in fraud prevention [02:50] Transitioning to more a strategic role  [06:00] Lord Goldsmith's 2006 review of fraud, a turning point [07:21] A short-sited closure of the National Fraud Authority has likely cost the UK millions in fraud [08:11] Bringing an anti-fraud culture to the Ministry of Defense [09:22] Prevention is better than cure  [11:34] Social engineering [15:17] The impact of deepfakes on social engineering [19:22] A smart community working together to stay ahead of fraudsters [19:54] A new and perfect storm  [21:04] Social engineering and automation [21:56] An increase in identity fraud  [23:58] Protective Registration, a Cifas solution [26:05] Collaboration and data sharing [34:33] Changing the narrative around victims of fraud [38:25] Mike's predictions Learn more on our website: https://www.veriff.com/podcasts/the-perfect-storm-data-breaches-and-social-engineering.