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What the F Happened? Fraud and Financial Crime, Deconstructed

A fraud and financial crime podcast breaking down the real-world threats and defenses shaping today’s financial ecosystem to prepare you for what’s next.

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Listen to our latest episodes for expert insights on fraud and AML strategies.
Episode 2  |  Macro Volatility & the New Risk Stack
Macroeconomic volatility, from regulatory shocks, to geopolitical fragmentation, and rising credit stress, is compressing margins, fast.

In this episode, we break down why traditional, batch-based risk tools fail under volatility, and what a modern, flexible fraud and AML platform must deliver to operate at the speed of today’s financial system.
  • The 3 forces driving change
  • The architectural flaws holding teams back
  • The 5 technical pillars required to turn risk from a cost center into a margin engine.
Links to everything mentioned in this episode:
How Macro Volatility Is Driving a Shift to Flexible Fraud & AML Platforms
DEFEND Training
Episode 1  |  Monthly Brief: January 2026 Fraud & Financial Crime
In this Monthly Brief, we break down the most important fraud and financial crime developments shaping early 2026—and what they mean for financial institutions navigating new regulatory pressure, expanding attack surfaces, and rising expectations for real-time defense.
  • Why fraud defense is entering a major regulatory shift
  • Why first-party fraud is exploding, and the blind spots most fraud teams still overlook
  • The evolution of FRAML (Fraud + AML) and how unified strategies are replacing siloed operations
  • Why identity-based defenses are no longer sufficient—and what’s replacing them in 2025
  • How leading organizations are reducing false positives without increasing risk
Links to everything mentioned in this episode:
DEFEND Webinar: Stablecoins & Blockchain
Case Study: See How A Payment Processor Turned Risk into Revenue

What You’ll Walk Away With

What the F Happened? Fraud and Financial Crime, Deconstructed delivers concise breakdowns of the latest fraud news, cases, and industry shifts. Each episode cuts through complexity to turn fast-moving developments into clear insights you can act on. We’re fighting fraud every day, and this podcast breaks down what just happened, why it matters, and what you should do next.
Emerging fraud schemes and real-world attack patterns
Financial crime trends across payments, onboarding, and accounts
Regulatory and enforcement developments impacting fraud defense
AML, fraud, and compliance intersections
Operational implications for real-time fraud prevention

Who Should Listen to This Podcast

This podcast is designed for
Fraud and Financial Crime Leaders
Product and Platform Leaders responsible for fraud defense
Banking, Fintech, and Payments Professionals
Risk Operations and Strategy Leaders
AML and Compliance Teams

Why We Created This Podcast

Fraud and financial crime are evolving faster than traditional defenses—and faster than most headlines explain. This podcast exists to cut through noise, simplify complex developments, and connect fraud news to real operational impact.

We don’t just report on fraud. We break it down so teams can act on it.

Fraud & Financial Crime Podcast FAQs

What is What the F Happened? Fraud and Financial Crime, Deconstructed about?
It’s a fraud and financial crime podcast focused on breaking down real-world fraud cases, regulatory developments, and emerging trends impacting financial institutions.
Who is this podcast for?
The podcast is designed for fraud, risk, AML, and compliance professionals at banks, fintechs, and financial services organizations.
How often are episodes released?
Episodes are released weekly, with special editions as major fraud or financial crime events unfold.
Does this podcast focus on fraud prevention or AML?
Both. Episodes explore how fraud, AML, and financial crime intersect across the customer lifecycle.
Where can I listen?
Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, and YouTube Music, and directly on this site.

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