Fraud News Roundup: Crypto Theft, Cash App, and IBO Scams

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In this information-packed episode of the Fraudology Podcast, Karisse Hendrick tackles three major fraud stories making waves in the financial world. She starts by dissecting a $2.2 million cryptocurrency scam in New York that used fake job offers to dupe victims. Karisse explains how the scammers operated and how authorities were able to trace and freeze the stolen funds. Next, she examines the massive $255 million penalty levied against Cash App for inadequate fraud protections. Drawing on her extensive payments industry experience, Karisse offers valuable insights on the regulatory implications for peer-to-peer payment apps.

The episode concludes with an in-depth look at a $128 million merchant processing fraud scheme run by Daniel Liberty. Karisse breaks down how these "IBO scams" exploit victims and evade detection, offering nine red flags to watch out for. Throughout the episode, she provides expert commentary to help listeners understand the significance of these cases and emerging fraud trends.

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Related Articles:

https://nypost.com/2025/01/09/us-news/text-scammers-blasting-out-bogus-job-offers-stole-2-2m-in-crypto-ny-ag-says-never-ending-nightmare/

https://frankonfraud.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/IBO-MERCHANT-FRAUD-SCHEME.pdf

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/cash-app-fraud-settlement.html?unlocked_article_code=1.qU4.rxhB.IYzsf-PZju-E&smid=url-share&utm_source=frankonfraud.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-invisible-threat-ibo-merchants-bypass-every-bank-control&_bhlid=3f01ee36614c67a351fee49665eae2e20ae7ebef

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.