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The latest episode of Fraudology takes listeners on a journey through a multi-million dollar fraud case that spans continents and combines various scam techniques. This episode breaks down a plea agreement involving WeChat auctions of fraudulently obtained gift cards, elder fraud, romance scams, and large-scale Apple product fraud.

Karisse explains how criminals target states with no sales tax, like New Hampshire, to maximize profits and details the intricate process of purchasing genuine products with stolen gift cards, shipping them overseas, and returning counterfeit items for store credit. The podcast sheds light on the staggering scale of the operation, with over $45 million in genuine Apple products purchased and nearly 2,000 counterfeit devices returned. Hendrick also shares insights from industry professionals, discussing the challenges in detecting sophisticated counterfeit products and the complexities of cryptocurrency transactions in fraud schemes.

Don't miss this crucial exploration of modern fraud tactics and their far-reaching implications.

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.