In this episode of the Banking on Fraudology podcast, Hailey Windham sits down with Madison Marquez, a rising star in fraud prevention, to explore how empowering frontline team members can transform an organization's approach to fighting fraud.

Madison shares her journey from call center representative to fraud prevention champion through the innovative Fraud Ambassador program. This six-month intensive training initiative, developed by Hayley, aimed to create a network of fraud fighters across all departments. Madison's story illustrates how passion and purpose can drive meaningful change, even without a formal fraud prevention title.

The conversation dives into the challenges of fraud prevention in financial institutions, from authentication hurdles to member resistance and training gaps. Madison provides valuable insights into how the Fraud Ambassador program addressed these issues through hands-on projects, collaborative discussions, and real-world case studies. She highlights a particularly impactful session on human trafficking detection that opened her eyes to the proximity of financial crimes. The episode also explores the importance of creating a culture where fraud prevention is everyone's responsibility, not just the fraud department's problem.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two passionate fraud prevention advocates - tune in now!

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/