Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.

Join Hailey Windham on Banking on Fraudology as she welcomes Becky Holmes, whose book "Keanu Reeves is Not In Love with You" takes a humorous yet poignant look at online romance fraud. This episode dives deep into the psychology of scammers and their victims, revealing how fraudsters isolate their targets and exploit human tendencies to trust.

Becky shares memorable interactions with scammers, including hilarious anecdotes that showcase her wit while highlighting red flags everyone should watch for. The discussion takes a serious turn as they explore the stigma surrounding fraud victims and the inadequate response from banks and law enforcement. Becky emphasizes the need for improved customer service in financial institutions and better training for staff to recognize potential fraud victims.

The episode also touches on the scale of the problem, with both host and guest agreeing that current statistics likely vastly underestimate the true extent of romance fraud. Listeners will gain valuable insights into protecting themselves and their loved ones from these scams, including the importance of maintaining close relationships and open communication.

Tune in now to arm yourself with knowledge and maybe even a few laughs along the way.

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Becky Holmes

Keanu Reeves is not in love with you

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About Hailey Windham:

As a 2023 CU Rockstar Recipient, Hailey Windham, CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist) demonstrated unbounding passion for educating her community, organization and credit union membership on scams in the market and best practices to avoid them. She has implemented several programs within her previous organizations that aim at holistically learning about how to prevent and detect fraud targeted at membership and employees.

Windham’s initiatives to build strong relationships and partnerships throughout the credit union community and industry experts have led to countless success stories. Her applied knowledge of payments system programs combined with her experience in fraud investigations offers practical concepts that are transferable, no matter the organization’s size.

Connect with Hailey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-windham/