Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.
In the second part of the Banking on Fraudology episode with fraud expert Marc Evans, Hailey Windham continues her riveting conversation about the many flavours of fraud. As a seasoned law enforcement professional who has cracked over 500 fraud cases, Evans shares invaluable insights into the world of financial crime and scams. The discussion dives deep into the critical importance of collaboration between banks, law enforcement, and the private sector in combating fraud effectively. Evans recounts a compelling case study where teamwork between a credit union and law enforcement thwarted a $25,000 first-party fraud attempt, demonstrating the power of information sharing.
The episode also explores Evans' inspiring initiative, Fraud Hero, which aims to educate and empower individuals, businesses, and law enforcement to prevent fraud before it happens. Evans passionately explains his mission to turn potential victims into their own heroes against scams. Listeners will gain practical advice on improving fraud prevention, including the need for ongoing customer and employee education, breaking down information silos within organizations, and staying vigilant against evolving threats like fraud-as-a-service schemes.
With predictions for future fraud trends and invaluable tips for aspiring fraud fighters, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in financial security and crime prevention. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the field's most experienced voices - tune in now and join the fight against financial crime!
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About Hailey Windham:
As a 2023 CU Rockstar Recipient, Hailey Windham, CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist) demonstrated unbounding passion for educating her community, organization and credit union membership on scams in the market and best practices to avoid them. She has implemented several programs within her previous organizations that aim at holistically learning about how to prevent and detect fraud targeted at membership and employees.
Windham’s initiatives to build strong relationships and partnerships throughout the credit union community and industry experts have led to countless success stories. Her applied knowledge of payments system programs combined with her experience in fraud investigations offers practical concepts that are transferable, no matter the organization’s size.
Connect with Hailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-windham/
