Fraud News Roundup: Wildfires, Crypto, and Telegram

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In this episode of Fraudology Podcast, Karisse Hendrick dives into the latest developments in online fraud and consumer protection. She discusses a groundbreaking proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to extend consumer protections to cryptocurrency transactions, potentially aligning crypto accounts with traditional bank accounts in terms of fraud prevention standards.

Karisse explores the implications of this proposal, including its potential to address rising cyber threats and provide more robust protections for consumers transacting in stablecoins and other digital assets. However, she also highlights criticisms of the proposal, such as its lack of clarity and potential exclusion of non-custodial wallets. The episode provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of financial regulations and their impact on both consumers and the crypto industry. Karisse also touches on the uncertain future of the CFPB itself, adding another layer of complexity to these proposed changes.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how these potential regulatory changes could affect the future of cryptocurrency transactions and consumer rights.

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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.