Episode One
Fraud in Five
About the episode
Fraud is evolving fast, and staying ahead is critical. That’s why we’re excited to launch Fraud in Five: a bite-sized webinar series where we unpack key trends, tactics, and insights from the front lines of fraud in five minutes.
In our inaugural episode, Jason Kratovil, Head of Public Policy at SentiLink, is joined by Emily Lai, Fraud Intelligence Analyst, and David Maimon, Head of Fraud Insights, to explore a fascinating case involving a sophisticated fraud ring targeting financial institutions and unemployment benefits in Massachusetts.
Watch to learn:
- Why fraudsters may be targeting Massachusetts
- How the fraud ring has changed tactics and targets
- How our fraud intelligence team identified this fraudulent activity and worked to help the victims
Dr. David Maimon serves as the Head of Fraud Insights at SentiLink, where he plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between upstream fraud signals found in the online fraud ecosystem and downstream fraud signals received by SentiLink partners. Leveraging his extensive background
in cybercrime, investigation, and fraud prevention, Dr. Maimon brings valuable experience to his position.
Before joining SentiLink, Dr. Maimon held the position of Principal Product Manager and Special Advisor at GeoComply, as well as the role of Chief Science Officer at Vidocq Group. Currently, he is also a Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University (GSU) and serves as the director of the Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group. Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Dr. Maimon received the "Young Scholar Award" from the White-Collar Crime Research Consortium of the National White-Collar Crime Center in 2015 for his noteworthy cybercrime research. In 2023, he was honored with the "Educator of the Year" award from the Houston Chapter of The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Throughout his career, Dr. Maimon has published books and scientific articles, and successfully secured over $6 million in funding to conduct Evidence-Based Cybersecurity research, further solidifying his impact in the field.