SentiLink is at the forefront of fraud prevention and identity verification, offering innovative solutions to help financial institutions tackle synthetic fraud, identity theft, and more. We’re thrilled to have them onboard as partners in our mission to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to stay ahead in this ever-evolving landscape. Stay tuned for more great episodes and insights—thanks again to SentiLink for supporting the podcast! Visit: https://www.sentilink.com/ and learn all about them! The latest episode of Banking on Fraudology tackles one of the most pressing issues in financial fraud today - first-party synthetic identity fraud. Hailey Windham and David Maimon, head of Fraud Insights at Sentilink, take listeners on a deep dive into the shadowy world of synthetic identities. Maimon, drawing on his academic background and industry experience, explains how fraudsters combine real and fake personal information to create convincing synthetic identities. The episode explores the patient, methodical approach criminals take to build credit histories for these identities, culminating in lucrative "bust out" schemes. Maimon and Windham discuss the proliferation of synthetic business fraud, the role of AI in creating fake verification videos, and why historical data remains crucial in detecting synthetics. The conversation also touches on disturbing trends like increased youth involvement in fraud and the challenges facing identity verification systems. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field - listen now and level up your synthetic fraud detection skills. Webinar referenced in the episode ---------------------------------- 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/