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Scam Rangers

Ayelet Biger-Levin
Romance Scams
Cryptocurrency
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Fraud
Financial Institutions
Online Advertising Scams
Banks and Financial Institutions
Investment Scams
Fraud Prevention
Fraud and Scam Prevention
Elder Financial Abuse
Education & Prevention
Scam Compounds
Education and Prevention
Account Holds
The Media Trust
Proxyware
Scam Life Cycle
Grooming
Advocacy/support For Victims

Scam Rangers - A podcast about the human side of fraud and the people who are on a mission to protect us. We will hear from activists, researchers, prosecutors, human trafficking experts and other advocates, telling the story of scams and scam victims from their perspectives. Most importantly - we can learn what we can do about it. If you are enjoying this show, subscribe, and follow me on LinkedI... more

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What if one of the biggest reasons we’re struggling to fight scams is that we don’t fully understand the scale of the problem?

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Ayelet Biger-Levin welcomes back Ken Westbrook, founder of Stop Scams Alliance and former... more

For years, the banking industry focused on one goal: reduce friction. Every extra interaction with a customer was viewed as something to avoid.

But scams have changed the rules.

When criminals manipulate customers into authorizing payments themselv... more

Most of us believe that if someone is being scammed, all they need is proof.

Show them the evidence. Point out the red flags. Explain the facts.

But what if that's not enough?

In this episode of Scam Rangers, I sit down with Ayleen Charlotte, surv... more

What does the future of fraud prevention look like from the perspective of someone who has spent two decades helping scam victims?

In this episode of The Scam Rangers Podcast, Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Amanda Shute, Senior Risk Manager, Exte... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Westbrook
Founder of Stop Scams Alliance
Stop Scams Alliance
Episode: You Can't Fight What You Don't Measure, A conversation with Ken Westbrook, Founder and CEO of Stop Scams Alliance
Kate Pundik
Valley National Bank fraud risk and governance leader
Valley National Bank
Episode: The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams
Juliana Bogotinoska
BSA officer with AML/financial crimes background
Ocean First Bank
Episode: The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams
Ayleen Charlotte
Founder of SAFE (Scam Awareness and Fraud Education)
SAFE
Episode: Why You Can't Break a Scam With Facts Alone, A conversation with Ayleen Charlotte, Founder S.A.F.E.
Amanda Shute
Senior Risk Manager; expert in external fraud oversight and customer resilience
Financial services industry
Episode: People Act on Who They Trust, Not What They Know - Amanda Shute on Customer Trust, AI Manipulation, and the Future of Fraud Prevention
Tracy Hall
Author, advocate and educator on scams and fraud resilience
Episode: When Trust Becomes the Attack Surface: Building Scam Resilience in a World of Manipulation, a conversation with Tracy Hall
Charles Wallace
Author of The Caregiver's Game
Author
Episode: The Predator Next Door: Unmasking the Invisible Threat of Eldercare Fraud, A conversation with Charles E. Wallace Jr., author of The Caregiver's Game
David Maimon
Professor at Georgia State University; Head of Fraud Insights at SentiLink
Georgia State University; SentiLink
Episode: Powered by AI, Targeting Money We Don't Yet Have: The New Scam Playbook, A conversation with David Maimon, Professor at Georgia State University
Jamie Simmons
Head of Fraud Prevention Investigations and Risk Management at Capital One
Capital One
Episode: From Forest Ranger to Scam Ranger: Building a National Security Approach to Scam Prevention, A conversation with Jamie Simmons, Head of Fraud Prevention, Investigations and Riak Management at Capita lOne

Host

Ayelet Biger-Levin
Host of Scam Rangers; leads conversations on scam prevention and victim advocacy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • A MUST LISTEN

    Incredibly engaging and a crucial topic! Podcasts like this are so crucial for awareness and removing stigma from victims of scams! Please listen and educate yourself and your loved ones

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bowties753
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you for the podcast on sextortion with Paul Raffile

    This is a very important topic and I appreciate you covering it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.M. Talbert
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Excellent podcast and so important!

    Very informative and compelling!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronit B
    Israel4 years ago
  • Super important and useful!

    Thank you for sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ophir- Santa Barbara
    United States4 years ago

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Episodes are informative and actionable for banks and platforms
The human-centered approach helps non-experts understand complex scams
Guests are varied and reputable, offering practical takeaways
Listeners praise the show for shedding light on scam psychology and prevention

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The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams
Q: What are the practical examples of customer reach outs that helped prevent losses?
Examples include a digital outreach platform that confirmed a $50,000 check fraud attempt and prevented its clearance by engaging the customer in real time, leading to a quick halt and recovery.
The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams
Q: What role does AI play in both enabling fraud and shaping defenses?
AI accelerates fraud by increasing scale and personalization; defenses must leverage AI alongside human-centric processes and real-time customer engagement to stay ahead.
The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams
Q: How has the approach to contacting customers changed in the last five to ten years?
Banks have shifted from minimizing contact to actively engaging customers through trusted channels, using direct outreach to validate actions and gather context that technology alone cannot provide.
People Act on Who They Trust, Not What They Know - Amanda Shute on Customer Trust, AI Manipulation, and the Future of Fraud Prevention
Q: What role does broader industry coordination play in improving customer trust and preventing fraud?
Cross-institution collaboration, shared learnings, and open dialogue are essential to keep pace with evolving threats and to implement holistic trust-building across the customer journey.
People Act on Who They Trust, Not What They Know - Amanda Shute on Customer Trust, AI Manipulation, and the Future of Fraud Prevention
Q: How do you envision a platform for customer resilience at the point of payment or during the transaction?
A real-time intervention model could pause a transaction, warn the customer, and prompt them to reassess, while linking them to support and guidance to prevent harm.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scam Rangers

What is Scam Rangers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the human impact of scams and fraud, featuring researchers, policymakers, investigators, advocates, and frontline professionals who tackle scam ecosystems from multiple angles. Episodes explore how fraud operates at scale, with a strong emphasis on prevention, victim support, cross‑sector collaboration, and policy action. Notable throughlines include AI-enabled scams, the ethics of detection and intervention, and practical takeaways for banks, platforms, regulators, and consumers. The program often highlights real-world stories, regulatory developments, and multi‑stakeholder initiatives aimed at reducing losses while protecting vulnerable populations. A recurring strength is its ability to translate complex scam network... more

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Recent guests on Scam Rangers include:

1. Ken Westbrook
2. Kate Pundik
3. Juliana Bogotinoska
4. Ayleen Charlotte
5. Amanda Shute
6. Tracy Hall
7. Charles Wallace
8. David Maimon

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