The evolution of online scams: From Nigerian princes to multi-actor deepfakes | Can you get the money back?

Like many others, you have been scammed. Is all hope lost? Maybe not. 

 

On this episode of The Data Chronicles, host Scott Loughlin is joined by Hogan Lovells colleagues, Lauren Berkebile and Byron Phillips, to break down today’s most common online fraud schemes and what to do if your organization gets hit.

 

They trace the shift from the internet’s initial gift card scams to today’s highly targeted wire-fraud campaigns powered by deepfakes, polished phishing, and social engineering. You’ll hear how criminals stage fake transactions over Zoom, why C-suite leaders are targeted, and the first moves that can help you recover funds.

 

Whether you have been scammed before and are trying to heighten your defenses or you are planning for how to respond to a future scam, this episode will be a great resource.