The Fraud Boxer Podcast

In this episode of "Fraud Focus," Jordan and Cambria dive deep into the topic of friendly fraud, discussing recent industry trends and their personal experiences in fraud prevention. They begin by addressing the recent National Public Data breach, providing a detailed overview of the incident and offering practical advice on how to protect oneself from identity theft, such as freezing credit and b...

Burn out is something we all feel from time to time. Whether it be at work, at home, or with a hobby no one is immune to the feeling. In this inaugural episode of "Fraud Focus" featuring co-host Cambria Valente we deviate from the name ever so slightly to discuss something that is on the front of a lot of peoples minds right now in the world. We cover our experiences with it and some things we've...

Today I welcome Diarmuid Thoma from the awesome company AtData to the show! We focus on the importance of email validation across industries and use of it as a crucial identifier in e-commerce and fraud prevention. He provides some insights they have found processing massive volumes of data and how that is enhancing fraud detection.   We cover specifics such as: •The rise of high-risk domains •Use...

This special episode is brought to you by our friends at ArkOwl!  Corwin and Rob from ArkOwl are joined by Alexander Hall for a fraud discussion about Corwin's approach to fraud and his unique history in the space where we cover   🔹 His journey from an entry-level fraud reviewer to his current influential role 🔹 The importance of email and phone intelligence in detecting fraud 🔹 His approach to...

Relive the LIVE taping of Fraud Boxer live from the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York in June 2024 where Jordan and Hilla Peled, Riskified's SVP of Data Science go back and forth testing their trivia whits and so much more!

In this episode we welcome our very own sales guy Ryan McDonald to the show! Ryan shares his journey of self-investment by attending the MRC conference independently, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and networking within the industry. Ryan recounts his professional evolution from updating leads manually to handling major client accounts, highlighting the significance of identity reso...

In this episode we welcome back fraud expert Alexander Hall from Dispute Defense Consulting for an in-depth discussion on synthetic identities and fraud prevention. Alexander shares his experiences and insights into how fraudsters create and manipulate identities to exploit financial institutions.   Topics covered include:   The process of creating synthetic identities from disparate data points....

In this episode of the Fraud Boxer podcast Jordan sits down with Arielle Caron to explore trust and safety in product development, with a strong focus on fraud prevention. Arielle, who has a 20-year background in the field, shares insights from her extensive career, which includes stints at Experian, Blackhawk Network, Etsy, and Airbnb.   Key Points Discussed:   -Arielle’s Career Journey: From man...

In this episode of Fraud Boxer, Jordan reconnects with Rob from Arkowl to discuss insights and practical experiences gained from their entrepreneurial journeys in the fraud prevention sector. They share the story of Arkowl's origins and then share the evolution of their business over time, and the lessons learned from these journeys. Whether you’re in the fraud prevention field or interested in bu...

In this thrilling episode, Dajana returns with a riveting tale of deception and triumph. She shares how she outsmarted a modern-day scammer posing as a prince, who targeted a vulnerable elderly widow. With over two decades of experience in fraud prevention, Dajana took on the scammer head-on, regaining control of the widow’s compromised social media accounts and reclaiming lost funds. This episode...

Now that everyone is back and hopefully recovered from their bout of Norovirus sit down with Jordan and Jeannie recap the most recent MRC conference in Vegas in March 2024! We talk all the learning, networking, and partying from the our industries biggest show! ---------- Big thanks to the House of Fraud for sponsoring this episode and being the best fraud fighting community out there! Use this li...

This episode is a deep dive into the world of podcasting, especially within the fraud prevention community. Our conversation reveals the passion, learning curves, and the communal aspect of sharing knowledge through this medium. We touch on the importance of audio quality, the surprises in learning from guests, and the realization that the fraud prevention community is keen on sharing and learning...

Today Jordan finally sits down with Soups Ranjan, co-founder and CEO of Sardine! We talk about Sardine, its products, and the challenges in the fraud and compliance space. We jump into the professional journey of Soups, providing insights into his background and the proactive measures taken by the company to tackle various fraud-related issues. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, includi...

In this episode, I sit down with Tracy Brown from the Merchant Risk Council to discuss practical tips for maximizing the MRC conference experience this March! Discover why the MRC conference is the industry's Superb Owl 😉, and why fraud prevention and payments professionals flock to the flagship Vegas event. From engaging with peers to navigating regulatory pressures, Tracy shares valuable insigh...

Justin Soong from Authsignal is back to dive deeper into passkeys! Passkeys are the key to the passwordless future and we'll dive into how that can be. From changing your user base to passkeys to new authentication types using passkeys we cover a lot of really cool ground here. Authentication nirvana is in reach! --------------- Big thank you to Sardine for making this episode possible. It's good...

Today Shawn Kelley, co-founder and CEO of Disputed.ai joins us as we explore the new world of chargebacks and representments. Shawn shares insights honed from his experience at Seat Geek and how that time lead him to creating his own company to fight the way he wanted to fight. He highlights the importance of personalized solutions for merchants and the delicate balance between automation and huma...

**This is a Flashback to the most popular episode of 2023 with new and improved audio!  The topic is more relevant than ever before!**   It's a new year with new sales goals and it's right before conference season so the sales managers are hunting and we're all in their sights!    Jordan shares his big lists of what doesn't work and what works in our unique industry. Cambria is back to give her op...

This is a special one for me personally everyone!  Today I have Marc Shea from Bridgeview Solutions on the show!  He is the one who recruited me into fraud full time. Join us as we catch up and tell that story as well as his who journey in recruiting!   We explore intricacies such as transparent communication and the importance of having a deep understanding of a company's culture. We dive into th...

Video replay of the live stream from January 17th, 2024 where I hosted Soups Ranjan, the co-founder and CEO of Sardine, and discussed his 7 Predictions for 2024!  Please visit www.sardine.ai today to learn more about we talked about today and I want to thank them for being our sponsor this quarter! 

The season three VIDEO premiere of the Fraud Boxer, present by Sardine, kicks off with a discussion on fraud trends for the upcoming year, led by the host Jordan Harris and guests Alexander Hall and Brian Davis! The key themes revolved around the impact of fraud on the holiday season, the vulnerability faced by professionals new to the fraud industry, and the challenges of transitioning into leade...

On this episode of Fraud Boxer presented by Spec we shed light on the complexities and challenges faced by the automotive and lending industries, particularly in relation to fraud detection and prevention. Andrew Austin from Carmax discusses his background in the military and his eventual transition to the automotive and lending sectors, and the evolution of fraud prevention strategies in the digi...

In this BONUS episode we discuss the the current state of the industry. We discuss our work in fraud prevention, industry events they have attended, and recent trending topics. We talk about the book Brian and writing and the new community series he is starting and the challenges of building that community. This episodes includes (mostly Jordan's) thoughts around the recent controversy surrounding...

Today I am joined by Katie McCarthy (Ex Paypal/Braintree and Pagos)! In this episode we dive deep into the world of key performance indicators (KPIs) in the payments and fundraising industry. Join us in a dynamic conversation exploring the critical role of KPIs in various business segments. From chargeback rates to approval rates and vendor performance, we dissect the importance of measuring and a...

We have a big one today!  In this episode I sit down with Justt's co-founder Roenen Ben-Ami to go over their recently released 2023 Chargeback Pulse Report that is full of super interesting numbers and insights!   Jenny Nilsson from Ticketmaster joins us as we go over all the numbers from the report and discuss the massive shift in the chargeback behaviors in the post-COVID world. With a focus on...

On Today's episode I sit down with a former colleague of mine Heath Taylor where he uses his extensive background in information security and cybersecurity from his time in the US Navy and at Live Nation Ticketmaster. He stresses the need for organizations to adopt a proactive approach to identify and respond to potential threats. He also underscores the complexity of operations at large organizat...