The New World Through Criminal Eyes

April 28 2021, 1 – 9pm BST

WE FIGHT FRAUD LIVE

The only live global event that helps you understand the criminals who threaten your business

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As the world faces its “biggest peacetime challenge” with Covid-19, cracks and vulnerabilities have appeared in otherwise effective security procedures. Criminals have quickly adapted to exploit these new opportunities to commit crime.
But who are the criminals? What and how do they think? It’s hard to keep one step ahead of them. That’s where WFF Live comes into its own.

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We use our unique and unparalleled access to ‘real and current’ intelligence from the criminal underworld. We combine this with insights from top academic experts, law enforcement professionals and business thought leaders to create a ground-breaking agenda.

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-New, cutting-edge criminal research

-Compelling interviews with former criminals

-In-depth analysis of recent financial crimes

-Startling and informative war stories from the front line

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Digital Identity Threats
Onboarding threats
Front of house security threats
Social engineering threats
Invoice fraud
Employee awareness training
Supply chain attacks

  • Times are GMT +1

  • Doors open 12.30
  • * Event introduction 13.00

    Paul introduces WFFL21 with some powerful video of a fraud victim to underline the human impact of the issues we're dealing with.

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Paul Connolly

Event Host and Investigative Journalist
  • * Financial Crime Update - A View from the Top 13.10

    WFF's Andy McDonald interviews Detective Chief Superintendent Patrick Lordan, head of Ireland’s specialist bureau that investigates fraud-related organised crime involving complex issues of criminal law or procedure. Pat will provide a ‘view from the top’ of the threat landscape since Covid hit, looking at issues such as working from home, money laundering, organised crime and predictions for the coming year.

Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Loudan

Head of The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and The Irish Financial Intelligence Unit
Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald

WFF Chief Advisor, Former Head of Counter Terrorist, Organised Crime and Fraud Teams, New Scotland Yard
  • * It Takes a Network to Fight a Network: Near Real-Time Fraud Detection and Mitigation Across UK Banks 13.35

    Join LexisNexis Risk Solutions' fraud and identity specialists as they reveal how they detected one fraudster and identified a pattern of fraud across not just one, but multiple, UK banks. This one fraudster is not an isolated case, however, with countless cybercriminals operating in complex and sophisticated fraud networks stretching across industries and borders.

Mike Nathan

Senior Director, Fraud and Identity, Solutions Consulting, EMEA LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Rebekah Moody

Market Planning Director, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
  • Breakout Sessions 14.10

  • RED TRACK

  • * Scams Exposed: Looking through the Smoke and Mirrors

    We have all seen how online scams have grown into a sophisticated, complex scourge of the digital world. LexisNexis Risk Solutions' experts, who work daily to protect people and fight fraud, answer some pertinent questions: What’s the MO of a scam? How do you look beyond the device to detect and identify scams? What are the top three myths surrounding scams?

  • AMBER TRACK

  • * Through The Eyes of a Criminal 2021

    An appraisal of front-of-house security and reception staff from a fraud expert former criminal. While guarding against casual intruders and opportunistic thieves, staff are often unaware of very real threats posed by well-organised criminals. An insider’s view of what criminals are trying to achieve, how they seek to gain access to firms, and the techniques used.

  • GREEN TRACK

  • * What can we learn from digital supply chain attacks?

    Most businesses have protection and due diligence processes to ensure their third-party suppliers are secure. But are they enough? How can they be improved? This session looks at supply chain attacks. It explains how, when an attacker has failed to break into a target’s systems directly, they look to uncover supplier information as an alternative way in.

Joey Bajela

Senior Manager - Cyber, Fraud & Digital Identity at ThreatMetrix®
Tony Sales-We Fight Fraud

Tony Sales

WFF Fraud Subject Matter Expert, Former Fraudster
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Solomon Gilbert

WFF Head of Cyber, Former Hacker
  • * #Crime: How Covid-19 Forced 'Everyday' Criminal Commerce Into the Digital Banking Age 14.50

    An examination of this brand new white paper with Dr Nicola Harding, its unusual method and wider significance. WFF’s unique access to the criminal underworld has unearthed evidence to show how criminal behaviour has adapted. Learn how Covid-19 has transformed business in the illicit economy, with criminals now transacting via bank transfers over cash, and trading illegal goods on social media.

Doctor Nicola Harding

Dr. Nicola Harding

WFF Academic Advisor, Criminologist and Lived-Experienced Expert
Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald

WFF Chief Advisor, Former Head of Counter Terrorist, Organised Crime and Fraud Teams, New Scotland Yard
  • * Interview with a data thief: What lessons can be learned. 15.15

    Published author and former data thief, Terry Ellis stole £5m worth of computer chips which contained £100m worth of data from a data center described as being 'like Fort Knox'. Former senior policeman, Andy McDonald, will conduct a live and frank discussion, delving into Terry's past in search of valuable lessons for those in data security.

Terry Ellis

Author, Former Data Thief
Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald

WFF Chief Advisor, Former Head of Counter Terrorist, Organised Crime and Fraud Teams, New Scotland Yard

Amber Burridge

Head of Intelligene, Cifas

  • RED TRACK

  • * Why don’t your people follow the rules?

    Why don’t your people follow the rules? This talk explores this question looking at leadership, buy in and building towards a system of risk management that is effective. It asks: what is the point of governance if people break the rules? It explains why we need better engagement and fewer tick-box exercises to see real, effective change, and start to understand why people ignore policies and procedures that protect a business

  • AMBER TRACK

  • * Mules Exposed: How do you fight a threat you can’t see?

    Having had a career as a detective in the London Metropolitan Police, Farah Nain knows first-hand the devastating impact that fraud and cybercrime can have on victims. In this session, she explodes the top three myths surrounding mules, tells the story of how her team at LexisNexis identified a £500K fraud ring and explains why the best offence is defence – and it all starts with data.

  • GREEN TRACK

  • * KYC Know Your Criminal

    Some groundbreaking training around boarding customers, suppliers and staff, a single point of failure for many companies. WFF’s team reveals how criminals pose a threat to onboarding processes, and their motives for circumventing these processes. They explain how staff may encounter social engineering, particularly when working from home, how to identify different social engineering techniques and spot fraudulent documentation.

Arun Chauhan

Director, Tenet Law

Farah Nain

Engagement Manager, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Doctor Nicola Harding

Dr. Nicola Harding

WFF Academic Advisor, Criminologist and Lived-Experienced Expert
  • * 12 Months On and a Different Viewpoint 16.30

    Last year, Karen Baxter was Commander and National Coordinator for Economic Crime across UK Policing; Now she’s the head of intelligence for UK Finance. WFF’s Andy McDonald talks to her about what changes has she seen since last year. Their fireside chat will range across complex fraud to money laundering, and trends for the future.

Karen Baxter

Managing Director,Intelligence Strategy for Economic Crime, UK Finance
Andy McDonald

Andy McDonald

WFF Chief Advisor, Former Head of Counter Terrorist, Organised Crime and Fraud Teams, New Scotland Yard

Paul C Dwyer

CEO, Cyber Risk International, Founder and President, International Cyber Threat Task Force

Paul C Dwyer

CEO, Cyber Risk International, Founder and President, International Cyber Threat Task Force

Jeff Sakasegawa

Trust & Safety Architect at Sift
Doctor Nicola Harding

Dr. Nicola Harding

WFF Academic Advisor, Criminologist and Lived-Experienced Expert

Dr. Elisabeth Carter

Forensic Linguist

Dan Holmes

Solutions Director, EMEA , LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Tony Sales-We Fight Fraud

Tony Sales

WFF Fraud Subject Matter Expert, Former Fraudster

Jane Lee

Trust & Safety Architect at Sift

Glen Marr

Senior Director, Insurance Analytics and Financial Crimes, Luxsoft
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Marisa Merico

Criminologist, Former Mafia Money Launderer

Paul Rodgers

Chariman, Vendorcom
Paul Connolly - We Fight Fraud

Paul Connolly

Event Host and Investigative Journalist

Mike Jones

Chief Intelligence Officer, Cyber Tree Paradox, Fomer 'Anonymous' Hacker

Mike Jones

Chief Intelligence Officer, Cyber Tree Paradox, Fomer 'Anonymous' Hacker
Tony Sales-We Fight Fraud

Tony Sales

WFF Fraud Subject Matter Expert, Former Fraudster
Solomon Gilbert-We Fight Fraud-Team

Solomon Gilbert

WFF Head of Cyber, Former Hacker
Frank Furness - Romance Fraud - Victim - Fraud

Frank Furness

Public Speaker and Fraud Victim

Jeff Sakasegawa

Trust & Safety Architect at Sift
Noel Smith

Noel 'Razor' Smith

Newspaper Editor, Former Bank Robber
Paul Connolly - We Fight Fraud

Paul Connolly

Event Host and Investigative Journalist
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Speakers

pat lordan

Head of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and the Irish Financial Intelligence Unit
Head of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau which includes the Irish financial Intelligence Unit since 2015. Fraud prevention/disruption and Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing are at the top of his agenda.
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PAUL CONNOLLY

WFFL HOST
CRIME JOURNALIST

Known for his daring undercover operations that have seen him infiltrate criminal gangs, Investigative journalist and TV presenter Paul is the ideal host of WFFL. Back for the second year running.

KAREN BAXTER

MANAGING DIRECTOR, INTELLIGENCE STRATEGY FOR ECONOMIC CRIME, UK FINANCE
Karen joined UK Finance in October 2020. Prior to this she was Commander and National Coordinator for Economic Crime across UK Policing. Responsibilities included Complex Fraud, Money Laundering, Overseas Anti-Corruption, Intellectual Property and the Economic Crime Academy.
Tony Sales, WFF Fraud Expert

TONY SALES

WFF FRAUD SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT,
FORMER FRAUDSTER

Tony is one of very few people to have ever worked at the summits of both organised crime and fraud and loss prevention. Dubbed “Britain’s Greatest Fraudster” by the British media, Tony provides invaluable advice on fraud and loss prevention strategies.
Andy McDonald

ANDY MCDONALD

WFF CHIEF ADVISOR, former head of counter terrorist, organised crime and fraud teams, New Scotland Yard
With over 30 years in detective roles, Andy is a leading financial crime and risk management expert, advising a wide array of global organisations and overseeing all of WFF's testing and training.
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Solomon Gilbert

WFF HEAD OF CYBER,
EX-HACKER

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Solomon’s fascination with puzzles led to his discovery of the cyber world and, unfortunately, cybercrime. Until his arrest aged 17. After that, his focus became crime prevention. He has worked closely with the National Crime Agency, Home Office, regional police forces.

Dr.Nicola Harding

WFF ACADEMIC ADVISOR CRIMINOLOGIST AND LIVED-EXPERIENCE EXPERT

Dr Harding is a criminologist and leading expert at the intersection between fraud, economic crime and lived experience in the Law School at Lancaster University. She works closely with WFF to co-ordinate research from both sides of the law and turning that into effective training courses.
Noel Smith

NOEL ‘RAZOR’ SMITH

NEWSPAPER EDITOR
FORMER BANK ROBBER


With over 200 bank robberies under his belt, Noel offers insights that only a former career criminal can offer. Working with our team, he will show how his experience can be mobilised to protect against tomorrow’s criminal behaviour.

PAUL C DWYER

CEO, Cyber Risk International,
founder and President, International Cyber Threat Task Force



Paul is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts on cyber security, risk and privacy. As CEO of Cyber Risk International he specialises in corporate and enterprise security, development of cyber defence programs, and business operations protection for CRI clients.

GLEN MARR

SENIOR DIRECTOR
INSURANCE ANALYTICS & FINANCIAL CRIMES, LUXOFT




Known for his extensive real-world experience, expertise and insight in countering fraud in the insurance industry, in different regions around the world. Glen is strongly placed to highlight where and how the insurance industry can achieve more to effectively combat fraud.

DR. ELISABETH CARTER

FORENSIC LINGUIST






Dr. Carter is a world-leading authority on the linguistics of fraud. She will explore the persuasive power of talk in the grooming process of romance fraud.
Kevin Millwood

KEVIN MILLWOOD

Cyber Risk Manager
Hargreaves Lansdown
Kevin is a veteran information technology and security operations professional with many years’ experience in the financial service industry.

SKIP MYERS

DIRECTOR OF LOSS PREVENTION, MICROCENTER

Director of Loss Prevention for a leading computer and electronics retailer with both eCommerce and brick and mortar locations throughout the US. Skip’s experience spans over 30 years across law enforcement, fraud investigations, retail loss prevention, fraud risk strategy and on-line fraud prevention.
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Marisa Merico

CRIMINOLOGIST
FORMER MAFIA MONEY LAUNDERER

The daughter of one of Italy’s biggest Mafia bosses, Marisa served a prison sentence in the UK for money laundering. Now she's a criminologist working alongside third sector organisations, in the Criminal Justice System and research partners such as Lancaster University.

TERRY ELLIS

AUTHOR
FORMER DATA THIEF

Published author, Terry Ellis stole £5m of computer chips which contained £100m of data. His story holds lessons for anyone trying to protect corporate data.

MIKE JONES

Chief Intelligence Officer
Cyber Tree Paradox
FORMER ‘ANONYMOUS’ HACKER
Former US military intelligence expert and reformed internet hacker, Jones is Chief Intelligence Officer at cutting edge cybersecurity firm, Cyber Tree Paradox .

ARUN CHAUHAN

DIRECTOR, TENET LAW






Arun's focus is on fraud and financial crime compliance for clients across the UK and overseas. This expertise covers the spectrum of preventative action in the form of training, ethics, governance and policy advice to case investigation and guidance on recovery of loss from financial fraud.

Mike nathan

Senior Director, Fraud and Identity, Solutions Consulting, EMEA LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Mike Nathan has 15 years of experience in the risk and fraud space, with key interests in online banking fraud, application fraud, internal fraud and card fraud. Mike started as a credit analyst at Lehman Brothers, before moving to Lloyds Banking Group as a Fraud Manager, where he led large teams of analysts and data scientists.

Joey Bajela

Senior Manager - Cyber, Fraud & Digital Identity at ThreatMetrix®
Joey Bajela has over 9 years’ experience across a wide range of industries, along with GCHQ accreditation in cybersecurity. His last role was as a Senior Manager in HSBC’s Global Digital Fraud team providing expertise to mitigate fraud risk on HSBC’s digital channels.

rebekah moody

Market Planning Director, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Rebekah works with the sales team, prospects, customers and analysts to better understand the current and emerging threat landscape, developing product messaging, thought leadership articles as well as showcasing customer success stories. Rebekah brings over 12 years of marketing and strategy expertise to ThreatMetrix following time at two large London agencies.

Farah Nain

Engagement Manager
Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions
A former detective in the London Metropolitan Police, Farah knows from first-hand experience, the devastating impact that fraud and cybercrime can have on victims. Today, as an engagement manager for LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Farah’s everyday work goes towards protecting people and fighting fraud.

dan holmes

Solutions Director, EMEA , LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Dan is responsible for consulting with banking customers in EMEA, supporting them to understand the range of Fraud & Identity capabilities that LexisNexis Risk Solutions offer and ensuring that maximum tactical and strategic value is realised. Prior to joining LNRS, Dan held a number of fraud related roles at Lloyds Banking Group, UK.

Jane Lee

Trust & Safety Architect at Sift
Jane is a Trust & Safety Architect at Sift, who specializes in spam, account/content abuse, and payments risk. Prior to that, she was on fraud teams at Facebook and Square, and spent time as a Private Investigator. She is passionate about systems for detection and enforcement of fraud at scale.

Jeff Sakasegawa

Trust & Safety Architect at Sift
Jeff Sakasegawa is a Trust and Safety Architect for Sift. He has spent over ten years fighting fraud for Google, Facebook, and Square. He's excited to be a part of Sift and helping to democratize access to best in class machine learning to protect payments, maintain content integrity, and defend accounts.

Paul Rodgers

Chairman, Vendorcom
Paul is Chariman of Vendorcom, the pan-European membership organisation which connects all stakeholders in the payments community.

Angus Sim

WFF Advisor
Angus has three areas of focus. As a consultant for LexisNexis Risk Solutions supporting their work to promote trusted online transactions, reducing fraud and related online harms. He works with Skore Labs, and as an advisor to WFF. Angus is a Chartered Accountant who has specialised in digital identity and trusted data sharing propositions.

Dr. Emily Cooper

Human Geographer and Senior Lecturer in the school of justice, University of Central Lancashire
Dr Cooper is part of the School of Justice at the University of Central Lancashire, specialising in Policing. A geographer by background, her research examines how crime, space and society interact. She has led collaborative projects with police forces and multi-agency organisations relating to her research interests including the regulation of sex work, digital-sexual exploitation and fraud.

Warren Atkinson

Detective inspector, Head of Lancashire Constabulary economic crime unit
Warren has over thirty years experience as a police officer with a strong investigative background in proactive, intelligence and reactive roles. He led his force's Economic Crime Unit, where he championed fraud prevention through multi agency working.
Frank Furness - Romance Fraud - Victim - Fraud

Frank Furness

Public Speaker and identity theft victim
From a successful drummer backing the world's top acts, rising to the top one percent of salespeople worldwide. Frank Furness is a Top Global Keynote Speaker, Sales Specialist, Tech, Social Media and Goal Setting in 2011 inducted into the ‘Speaker Hall of Fame’. Frank’s books ‘Walking with Tigers and ‘How to Find New Business and Clients’ are International best sellers. "

amber Burridge

Head of Intelligence, Cifal
Amber is an accredited fraud specialist with over a decade’s experience in crime and fraud analysis, and has a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology and Criminology. She is the author of numerous Cifas research reports Amber frequently appears in the media discussing fraud, and is a popular speaker at fraud presentation conferences across the globe.

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