The Online Fraudcast with Brett Johnson & Karisse Hendrick – Détails, épisodes et analyse

All good things come to an end, Brett and Karisse have delivered an amazing show discussing merchant fraud for over two years. Today the show goes dark as both Brett and Karisse pursue new projects which continue the good fight. On this episode we thank our listeners for tuning in and let everyone know where they can find us. Karisse will soon be launching the Fraudology Podcast which deals mainly with Card Not Present Fraud. It will be available on all major podcast platforms with an estimated arrival the week of August 6. You can also find Karisse Hendrick direct on Linkedin. Brett will be launching The Unethical Life Podcast and YouTube channel in mid August. No one says they want to grow up to be a bad person. The Unethical Life Podcast examines what leads someone to a morally bankrupt life and how that person may or may not overcome it. The Unethical Life YouTube Channel will address the problems of our world today with short video segments. Brett Johnson can be contacted at gollum@anglerphish.com or direct on Linkedin. Karisse and Brett wish to thank all of the listeners and promise to continue providing engaging, entertaining, and educational content on their respective channels and will continue fighting to make the world a better place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Brett Johnson Solo Fraudcast! Today's episode starts with a politically packed FakeNews Report discussing Defunding the Police (Hint: I'm Against It), and how groups gathering are portrayed differently by the media. From there we, that's the Royal "We", meaning ME discuss the recent news of several former eBay higher-ups, including the former CEO, of terrorizing innocent people. I then interview Polo G, an owner of a refund fraud channel on Telegram. Much like my previous interview with a criminal, this one didn't want his voice recorded, so.... Finally, we end the show with a serious edition of The Unethical Life commenting about the ongoing events in Seattle. Thank you for listening to the Online Fraudcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With over 30 million people in the US claiming unemployment, several e-commerce companies announcing vast reductions in sales and massive layoff, and other companies being so busy that their employees can barely take a day off and online fraud increasing at a rapid rate...fraud fighters all over the world are tired and struggling. Uncertainty is like kryptonite to those who focus on being risk-adverse in their career, and generally throughout their lives. Right now, many of us are not OK. In this episode, Karisse gets personal about her own experience during the international Covid-19 crisis and in earlier times in her career. Sharing her struggles with anxiety, perfectionism, and depression. But, also the resilience and lessons she's learned that have served her well in her career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently Brett was asked what would he say were he to put out a Public Service Announcement? Never Act Out of Desperation was the reply. Find out what he means in this episode. Brett also tests a new segment discussing Fake News in the media and politics. And the Unethical Life segment returns by murdering carrots, getting free restaurant food, evading income taxes, and more. And that ain't all! Turn on, Tune in, or Drop out, but always listen to the Online Fraudcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett and Karisse discuss the massive unemployment benefit fraud which is currently hitting several states during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Recently reported by the United States Secret Service, organized cybercriminals domestic and abroad are stealing identities and filing false unemployment claims mainly in Washington State, Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Rhode Island, but most states are vulnerable. Find out how and how it's happening and what nyou need to do to protect yourself from this scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been 2 months since the US started stay-at-home orders for its citizens. That means, for those in the US and in e-commerce, it's been about 8 months since normalcy. What happens to booming online businesses when a pandemic and international economic crisis hit all at once?  Karisse has spoken to over 100 online merchants during that time and on this episode, shares what they've shared with her (anonymously, of course). Which types of companies have been hit hardest by low sales & high chargebacks? Which verticals are actually hiring right now due to higher than normal volumes? How have these changes impacted online fraud? What types of trends and attacks are different merchants seeing? In this episode, Karisse will answer these questions and several more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 Million Americans out of work. A 40% decline in GDP. People are scared, desperate, A perfect storm for bad choices. Former US Most Wanted Brett Johnson discusses his personal concerns and worries while reflecting on the possible bad decisions of millions of Americans unable to make ends meet. Also debuting is the Unethical Life segment which deals with the hustler lifestyle of criminals online and off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Western Union has been ordered to repay victims of scammers $500 Million Dollars. Brett and Karisse discuss the judgement, why it happened, and what it means for businesses and victims as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Got a great idea for a novel, memoir, or technical book? Trying to break into the ranks of published authors? You could be a victim waiting to happen. Mark R Morris Jr. of Gotham Ghostwriters visits the Online Fraudcast to discuss the world of self publishing and "Vanity" Presses which often work to take your money and do little else. If you are a writer or want to be a writer you need to listen to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brett and Karisse discuss Romance Scams, how they work, how to protect against them and the problem of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act which allows criminals to use platforms to commit scams, steal identities, launder money, sell fake IDs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices