In this episode we shed light on the rising issue of robocalls and scam calls, untangling the complex web of technology, regulations, and telco motivations. Explore the advanced tools and methods employed to detect and thwart these deceitful calls, while understanding the vital role regulations play in enabling effective action.

But the battle doesn't end there. Dive deeper with us as we uncover the alarming evolution of scammers, who now utilize targeted lists obtained from data breaches, equipping themselves with personal information that makes their calls distressingly effective. Gain valuable insights into the motivations driving telco providers to combat this ever-growing problem, and arm yourself with knowledge and strategies to protect against phone scams.

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.   Also check out https://scamranger.ai if you had received a message that you suspect is a scam

In this episode Tiffany Paulsen and Ayelet Biger-Levin dive into the delicate balance a fraud investigator needs to maintain in order to work with scam victims to untangle the emotional manipulation a cybercriminal/ scammer took them through. Tiffany explains her approach which is infused with both empathy and facts to help victims come back from a scam.

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.   Also check out https://scamranger.ai if you had received a message that you suspect is a scam

Join us for an informative episode as we explore the world of online scams and gain insights from the e-Fraud Global Forum at RSA Conference. Our guest, Uri Rivner, CEO of Refine Intelligence, shares his expertise on the challenges faced by institutions in detecting scams and the operational aspects of resolving cases. We discuss the role of mule accounts in scams and their implications. Discover the strategies, technologies, and collaborations used by financial institutions to combat scammers and protect consumers. Tune in to this episode to stay informed and empowered against digital threats.

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.  

Also check out https://scamranger.ai if you had received a message that you suspect is a scam

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Jorij Abram, the CEO of Scamadviser and General Manager of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), talks about his journey into fighting scams and shares some valuable insights about the scams landscape. Jorij discusses the common types of scams, including online shopping and investment scams, and stresses the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration in the fight against scammers. He also highlights the role of GASA in creating a network of organizations and individuals to share intel and find better solutions to fight online scams. 

The podcast also delves into the highlights of the Global Anti-Scam Summit, which saw over 1300 participants from 70 countries, and the press release with 10 recommendations to combat scams. https://www.gasa.org/turning-the-tide-on-scams

Jorij emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in fighting scams and exposing the criminals behind them. Tune in to learn more about the challenges of combating scams and the initiatives being taken to reduce their impact on individuals and society.

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.  Also check out https://scamranger.ai if you had received a message that you suspect is a scam

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Nicola shares his journey in fighting scams and talks about how victims are not getting enough help or understanding from law enforcement. He also talked about his vision for Cybera, a company that provides a platform to help victims of financial crimes. The discussion emphasized the importance of collaboration and technology in preventing scams and the need for public-private sector collaborations to build tools that can protect people from financial crimes. 

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space. 

Also check out https://scamranger.ai if you had received a message that you suspect is a scam

In episode 13 of Scam Rangers podcast, we chat with Frank McKenna, a fraud and scam fighter with 30 years of experience. We discuss the use of technology in combination with social engineering tactics to execute online scams, including bots, voice imitation, and deep fakes. Frank emphasizes the need for proactive measures to stop fraudulent transactions, and the importance of being passionate about fraud-fighting. The episode offers valuable insights and advice for both fraud fighters and non-fraud fighters, highlighting the importance of staying informed and vigilant to protect ourselves and our finances from scams.

Frank on Fraud: https://frankonfraud.com

ScamRanger: hrrps://scamranger.ai

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space. 

In this episode, we're joined by special guests Didi and Lital, hosts of The Didi & Lital show, to discuss the most defenseless side of fraud - the tens of thousands of individuals falling victim to scams. Lital is the CMO of Hunters and Didi is a CTO at Oort.

W also dive into the differences and similarities between cybersecurity and the fraud industry, the latest fraud trends, and best defense practices. Our guests Didi and Lital share their insights and experiences, and Ayelet provides her expertise as the founder of Scam Rangers.

The Didi and Lital Show: pod.link/1654750986.

Scam Rangers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scamrangers/

Scam Ranger the solution: https://scamranger.ai

In this episode we define what social engineering is and how it is used to manipulate scam victims into giving money away to criminals. We talk about what happens in our brain and different concepts such as mirroring, leveraging cognitive biases and the human nature of kindness and helpfulness. We review stories shared by guests from previous episodes such as Erin West, Matt Friedman, Chris Salgado and Seth Ruden, and analyze the specific manipulation that happened in each of those scam stories.

Support groups:

1. Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams: https://romancescamsnow.com/
2. Scam Survivors: https://scamsurvivors.com/
3. Victim Support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
4. Fraud Aid: https://www.fraudaid.com/
5. Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://www.cybercivilrights.org/
6. The National Cyber Security Centre: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/
7. Consumer Fraud Reporting: https://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/
8. The Cyber Helpline: https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/
9. The Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/
10. AARP Fraud Watch Network is https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fraud-watch-network/.

In addition to these resources, the AARP Fraud Watch Network also offers a helpline (1-877-908-3360) staffed by trained volunteers who can provide support and guidance to individuals who have been targeted by scams.

 This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space. Organizations which fight scams www.theknoble.com - connecting fraud fighters to combat all fiorms of human crime www.gasa.org - connecting several groups such as regulatory, law enforcement, vendors and others to drive change www.romancescamsnow.com - support victims of romance scams

In this episode I introduce the scam lifecycle - all the steps that a scam victim goes through from the first call or message all the way until monetary recovery is attempted by law enforcement. The reality is that is not the end of scam victims at all. There are long lasting emotional effects that must be addressed as well. I discuss education, regulation, parties who have touch points across the scam lifecycle taking responsibility, reporting and finally - technology.  Most importantly - how all of these aspects are intertwined. Lot's more to do!!!

This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.

Organizations which fight scams

www.theknoble.com - connecting fraud fighters to combat all fiorms of human crime

www.gasa.org - connecting several groups such as regulatory, law enforcement, vendors and others to drive change

www.romancescamsnow.com - support victims of romance scams

In episode 9 of Scam Rangers, our guest Ian Mitchell, a 25-year fraud fighter, shares his journey in the fight against human crime, including scams, child exploitation, and elder abuse. He explains how Knoble and MissionOmega are working towards their mission of preventing fraud and empowering people. We also discuss how scams often intersect with other forms of criminal activity, such as sex and drug trafficking, and what fraud fighters can do to fight back. Finally,  we highlight how fraud prevention can benefit banks by improving customer retention and ROI and emphasize the importance of preventing customers from becoming mules.

If you're interested in supporting Ian and his team in their mission to revolutionize the fight against fraud, we invite you to join them: https://www.theknoble.com/

. This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin  who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.