

Bridging the Gap: Merchant and Bank Perspectives on Fraud
8 snips Apr 22, 2025
Angela Diaz, a fraud and risk management veteran with nearly two decades in both merchant and banking sectors, shares her unique insights on combating financial crime. She discusses the balance between protecting customers and preventing losses, while highlighting the complexities of first-party fraud. Angela emphasizes the necessity of better data analytics and collaboration between banks and merchants. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of scams and the importance of risk management, urging stronger protections for vulnerable populations.
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Angela's Fraud Journey
- Angela Diaz started in customer service handling fraud victims and fraudsters' calls on the merchant side.
- She transitioned to fraud prevention from curiosity about what happens after those calls and to help victims better.
Bank-Merchant Visibility Gap
- Banks face regulatory constraints that require compelling evidence to deny claims, making first-party fraud hard to address.
- Merchants see more customer transaction details banks can't access, causing a visibility gap in fraud detection.
Chargeback Collaboration Advice
- Merchants must respond to chargebacks with as much compelling evidence as possible to aid banks in fraud investigation.
- Effective collaboration between merchants and banks can protect both parties and improve fraud handling.