What The Fraud?

Crypto Fraud: Protecting Yourself in 2024 and Beyond

What The Fraud?

Show Notes

“For those genuine bodies that are out there—work with us and try to get rid of your fear because we’ve got the same fears and we’re trying to stop them.”

In this episode of What The Fraud? we dive into the evolving landscape of crypto fraud in 2024 and beyond with Mark Taylor, Global Head of Financial Crime/ MLRO at CEX.IO.

Thomas and Mark explore the rise of cryptocurrency in 2024, where fraudsters have become more sophisticated, even infiltrating the U.S. election system. They also discuss the alarming trend of AI-driven fraud, including a shocking case where a user lost over $2 million to scammers using deepfake technology to exploit a major crypto exchange.

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