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‘Tis the season to be cautious! From hackers posing as police to old-school check fraud making a comeback, we’ve got the latest fraud alerts to keep your festive season safe and scam-free. 

This week, the ID Talk podcast welcomes Blair Cohen, the Founder and President of AuthenticID. Blair is a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in identity verification and fraud prevention. He shares his journey from founding one of the world’s first background screening companies to pioneering innovations in digital identity, including the development of automated facial recognition and forensic document examination technologies. The conversation dives into key issues shaping the identity technology landscape, such as the rise of organized crime in digital fraud, the evolution of government ID verification, and the technological advancements powering AuthenticID's platform. Blair explains the complementary differences between the company's proactive Velocity Check solution and its reactive Fraud Shield system, while also offering insights into behavioral biometrics, identity proofing standards, and the importance of robust fraud detection in protecting both consumers and enterprises. This episode offers a fascinating look into the dual evolution of digital fraud and identity assurance technology. Whether you’re a tech professional, a business leader, or simply curious about how cutting-edge solutions are keeping your data safe, you won’t want to miss this in-depth discussion with one of the field’s leading innovators.

Fall has arrived with a whirlwind of hurricanes and a presidential election on the horizon. While we face these challenges, fraudsters are busy honing their tactics. Now more than ever, it’s time for us to stand together as Fraud Fighters!

Fraudsters are more inventive and brazen than ever. New imposter and e-commence scams have made headlines, and recently published identity theft and credit card fraud statistics show just how important it is to stay vigilant. 

On this week's episode, we're joined by Chris Borkenhagen, AuthenticID's Chief Digital Officer, who offers insights on cybersecurity and biometrics, the changing regulatory landscape, and why there's no "silver bullet" for preventing hack attacks. Chris brings a level of expertise to the discussion that clearly has a lot of depth and breadth, and manages to do so with classic Canadian good humour. Be sure to check out AuthenticID's 2024 Mid-Year Identity Fraud Review, which informs important parts of the conversation:

Weather Forecast: Sunny with a Chance of Fraud Fraudsters don’t take summer vacations. From social media to road tolls, fraud infiltrates all aspects of our lives. Prepare for your summer vacation by learning the newest fraud trends. 

New season, new fraud. Identity fraud continues to surge, as businesses navigate rising threats with the skyrocketing financial impact of fraud