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Fraud Forward

Hailey Windham
Fraud Prevention
Fraud
Financial Institutions
Scams
Artificial Intelligence
Romance Scams
Financial Crime
Financial Services
Fraud Detection
Sentilink
Sextortion
Sardine
Social Engineering
Check Fraud
Identity Theft
Consumer Protection
Fraud Fight Club
Victim Support
Fraud Ambassador Program
First Party Synthetic Fraud

Fraud Forward is a banking-focused podcast bringing together fraud fighters, risk leaders, and financial crime experts to explore how fraud is evolving, and how financial institutions must adapt. Each episode features practical, candid conversations with teams in the trenches, covering strategy, governance, prevention, and recovery. Rather than chasing headlines, Fraud Forward focuses on what’s wo... more

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What’s up fraud fighters, and welcome back to Fraud Forward!

Over the last few months, I've had more conversations about agentic payments than just about any other topic. At conferences, on webinars, and in discussions with some of the smartest peop... more

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What’s up fraud fighters, and welcome back to Fraud Forward!

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Mudassar Malik, Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service and Founder and CEO of Deconflict.com, to talk about something our industry needs to get a... more

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What’s up fraud fighters, and welcome back to Fraud Forward!

Today we are talking about ACH compliance, and I know that may not sound like the most exciting opener in the world, but if you work in fraud, payments, operations, compliance, treasury, m... more

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What’s up fraud fighters, and welcome back to Fraud Forward:

Y’all, this episode is one of those conversations where I found myself taking notes while we were recording. Matt Janiga from Modern Treasury joined me to talk about hidden fraud infrastru... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Janiga
Head of Money Movement Infrastructure at Modern Treasury
Modern Treasury
Episode: The Hidden Infrastructure Behind Modern Money Movement
Eric Shen
Inspector in charge of the Criminal Investigations Group, United States Postal Inspection Service
United States Postal Inspection Service
Episode: The Most Underrated Law Enforcement Agency in Fintech
Melinda Sosbo
Representative from The Operational Reality
Episode: AI, Payments & the Future of Fraud Operations — Live from Safeguard
Naila Cortez
Speaker on synthetic identity fraud
Episode: AI, Payments & the Future of Fraud Operations — Live from Safeguard
Katie Frankel
Analyst-focused fraud researcher
Episode: AI, Payments & the Future of Fraud Operations — Live from Safeguard
Steve Linderman
Host closing interview guest on AI agents and KYA
Episode: AI, Payments & the Future of Fraud Operations — Live from Safeguard
Nyla Cortes
Director of Risk and Compliance
Earthmover Credit Union
Episode: Accelerate What, Exactly? The Fraud Side of Fintech Innovation
Jeff Taylor
Senior vice president, corporate banking
Regions Bank
Episode: Payment Fraud Prevention and the Future of Trust
Paul Rafiel
Fraud industry leader featured in the episode
Episode: Future of Fraud Operations: We Can’t Fight This Alone

Hosts

Haley
Host with focus on fraud strategy and collaboration across institutions
Hailey Windham
Interviewer/Host with cross-over and practitioner perspective
Karisse Hendrick
Fraudology host and fraud expert with payments and e‑commerce focus
Ted Josephson
Enterprise fraud leader with banking and credit strategy perspective

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing! A Must-Listen for All Fraud Fighters!**

    Haley's podcast is a goldmine of valuable information for anyone in the fraud prevention community. Every episode is packed with insights, strategies, and expert advice that are not just relevant but essential for staying ahead of the curve in our field.

    Her ability to break down complex topics into easily digestible content makes this podcast a go-to resource. Whether you're new to the world of fraud prevention or a seaso... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freddy Massimi
    United States2 years ago

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The host balances expert guests with accessible discussions that break down complex topics.
Guests are drawn from a mix of banking, fintech, and policy to reflect a broad view of financial crime.
Listeners praise practical, action-oriented insights for real-world fraud prevention.

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#198
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#244
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AI, Payments & the Future of Fraud Operations — Live from Safeguard
Q: What is the biggest AI-driven fraud risk institutions should be paying attention to right now?
The industrialized scale of fraud enabled by AI, where fraudsters scale operations quickly and convincingly, making it crucial to react rapidly and keep pace with sophisticated schemes.
Accelerate What, Exactly? The Fraud Side of Fintech Innovation
Q: What should smaller institutions do first to prepare for modernization and AI governance?
Start with inventorying the current state and fraud typologies, then identify the top two or three gaps to fix first, and finally build a joint fraud-compliance bridge with quarterly reviews and shared data and escalation paths.
Accelerate What, Exactly? The Fraud Side of Fintech Innovation
Q: Where do you see AI truly helping fraud and compliance when implemented thoughtfully?
AI can reduce analyst burden on high-volume, low-complexity work and enable pattern detection at scale, but must be governed with clear decision explanations, validation, human oversight, and ongoing monitoring to avoid scaling bias or errors.
Accelerate What, Exactly? The Fraud Side of Fintech Innovation
Q: What stood out to you about the executive action and what does it mean for operations at community banks?
The action acknowledges modernization but raises questions about how it translates into practical, on-the-ground operations, especially around governance, resource allocation, and whether faster adoption will erode necessary controls. Smaller institutions will need clear paths for governance and staffing to implement changes without introducing new risks.
Payments fraud prevention across the lifecycle: Before, during, and after the money moves
Q: What is the future of fraud controls in the life cycle with instant payments and AI?
Controls should remain preventative first, with AI helping to triage risk, prioritize investigations, and support narrative building for recovery. The focus is on network‑level visibility and real‑time decisioning to stop fraud before it happens, while maintaining a healthy balance with customer experience.

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Fraud-focused discussions center on how financial institutions can modernize safely, balancing faster payment rails, embedded finance, and AI-driven detection with practical governance and cross-team collaboration. Conversations emphasize operational readiness, shared data, and real-time visibility to align fraud, compliance, risk, and technology teams, while spotlighting real-world challenges faced by community banks, credit unions, and larger enterprises. A standout throughline is the emphasis on human-centered approaches, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and hands-on tactics that practitioners can apply—from frontline tellers to enterpriseFraud leadership—without sacrificing customer experience or regulatory compliance.

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Recent guests on Fraud Forward include:

1. Matt Janiga
2. Eric Shen
3. Melinda Sosbo
4. Naila Cortez
5. Katie Frankel
6. Steve Linderman
7. Nyla Cortes
8. Jeff Taylor

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