How Criminals Leverage Identities for Advanced Fraud

And What You Can Do About It

In the last five years, social media has become a powerful engine — not just for connection, but for crime. Fraudsters have turned platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, and Instagram into training grounds, openly teaching each other how to commit tax refund fraud, steal unemployment benefits, hijack SSA accounts, and forge and sell U.S. Treasury checks.

This talk pulls back the curtain on how social media has fueled a wave of fraud, starting during the COVID-19 era. We share real evidence captured directly from these platforms, showcase the early fraud trends that emerged during the pandemic, and reveal how today's scammers are evolving.

Watch the webinar for a deep dive into the dark side of social media, the new playbook fraudsters are using right now, and what you can do about it.