Bridging Law Enforcement & Banking: Matt Hogan on Fighting Fraud Together

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Apr 16, 2025

Matt Hogan, a seasoned detective with over 16 years of experience in white collar and crypto crime, shares his insights on the ever-evolving landscape of financial fraud. He discusses the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and banks, offering tips for effective partnerships. Hogan recounts a poignant story about a romance scam victim that ignited his passion for the field. He also navigates through the complexities of crypto-related crimes, debunking myths and sharing essential resources for aspiring fraud fighters.

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INSIGHT

Old Methods Still Work

Traditional investigative techniques remain effective in modern crypto cases despite technological shifts.
Fundamentals like following the money trail and layering continue unchanged, aided by new tech tools.

INSIGHT

Overcome Limits to Learn Crypto

Limiting beliefs like 'this isn't in my wheelhouse' prevent investigators from tackling crypto cases effectively.
Dedication to learning transforms capabilities and closes gaps in fighting financial crimes.

ADVICE

Involve Banks in Investigations

Build strong partnerships by involving banks as partners and keeping them updated during investigations.
Being humble and open to learning from bank experts fosters better collaboration and case success.

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Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.

In this eye-opening episode of Banking on Fraudology, host Hailey Windham sits down with Matt Hogan, a seasoned detective with over 16 years of experience fighting white collar and crypto crime. Matt shares his journey from investigating traditional financial crimes to tackling complex crypto fraud cases, offering invaluable insights for both law enforcement and financial institutions.

The conversation dives deep into the evolving landscape of financial crime, exploring how old-school investigative techniques still apply in the digital age. Matt emphasizes the importance of collaboration between banks and law enforcement, sharing practical tips on building strong partnerships. He recounts a touching story of a romance scam victim that changed his perspective and fueled his passion for financial crime investigations.

Matt also unpacks the latest trends in crypto-related financial crimes, from romance scams and pig butchering to sophisticated money laundering operations. He debunks common misconceptions about crypto investigations and recommends essential tools and resources for aspiring fraud fighters. The episode concludes with Matt's sage advice for newcomers to the field, stressing the importance of continuous learning, teaching others, and building a strong network.

Tune in now to arm yourself with the knowledge and inspiration to stay ahead in the fight against fraud.

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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/