What The Fraud?

2025 Fraud Trends: How Businesses and Consumers Can Fight Back

What The Fraud?

Show Notes

“Your intuition is designed to make you comfortable, not necessarily correct.”

In this season finale of What The Fraud?, we’re looking ahead to the year that could define the future of fraud prevention.

Sharing his predictions with Thomas is Paul Maskall, Behavioural Lead for UK Finance and the City of London Police, and a key strategist at the Economic and Cyber Police Headquarters. With a background in psychology, Paul reveals how our relationship with technology is creating new vulnerabilities, amplifying risks, and changing the way we communicate. He also breaks down the behavioural science behind fraud and cybercrime, offering crucial insights on how businesses can fight back.

Whether you’re a global corporation or a small startup, Paul outlines the three must-do priorities to build resilience and stay ahead of the curve in 2025.

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