Breaking Down Romance Scams: The Emotional and Financial Toll

Banking on Fraudology

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Thank you for joining another episode of Banking on Fraudology with your host, Hailey Windham. Today's episode holds special significance as we prepare for World Romance Scam Prevention Day on October 3, a day championed by the passionate Kathy Waters of the nonprofit Advocating Against Romance Scammers (AARS).

We'll dive deep into the recent CBS' News series "Anything for Money," which exposes the dark world of romance scams and the emotional and financial toll they take on victims. Hailey shares her personal reactions, highlighting both the merits and problematic aspects of the series' approach to bringing these crimes to light.

We'll also explore the role banks play in preventing fraud, spotlighting where they excel and where they fall short, particularly in terms of victim support and intervention. Finally, we'll confront the issue of victim shaming and discuss how to foster a more empathetic and proactive fraud prevention culture. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion that aims to educate, raise awareness, and inspire change in the fight against romance scams. Stay vigilant and stay informed, Fraud Fighters. Let's get into it!

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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/

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Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Network, and produced by Podyssey.io.

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Banking on Fraudology is part of the Fraudology Podcast Network.