Holiday Shopping Fraud: Latest Trends and Prevention Tips

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In this episode of the Fraudology Podcast, Karisse Hendrick dives into the latest trends and developments in online fraud, providing valuable insights for e-commerce professionals and fraud fighters. How cybercriminals are shifting away from Telegram to new platforms like Meta's Threads, highlighting the evolving landscape of digital fraud.

She discusses a recent SpyCloud report detailing how fraudsters are exploiting Threads' features to advertise stolen credit card information and other sensitive data. The episode also covers the Wall Street Journal's examination of retailers cracking down on returns, with companies like Saks Fifth Avenue and Zara implementing stricter policies to combat return fraud. Karisse offers practical advice for merchants considering return fees, emphasizing the importance of proper transaction linking to avoid chargebacks.

Additionally, she shares news of the takedown of Popeye Tools, a major cybercrime marketplace, and alerts listeners to the "Star 72" phone scam targeting bank customers.

For fraud professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of current fraud trends and strategies to mitigate risks.

Tune in to Fraudology for expert analysis and actionable insights to protect your business from evolving fraud threats.

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 weekly, on Tuesdays.