We enter the complex world of financial crime with reformed fraudster Alex Wood, and Clue Software’s Director of Intelligence and Investigations, Matt Horne, a seasoned former law enforcement leader and economic crime expert.

With raw honesty, Alex recounts his past transgressions, unveiling how he exploited vulnerabilities to orchestrate cyber-enabled fraud, leaving a trail of deception that engulfed businesses in losses of millions. Drawing from his time behind bars where he was free to learn sophisticated tradecraft from other convicted fraudsters, Alex divulges insider tactics such as social engineering and spoofing technology. He offers a surreal peek into his earlier crimes, including his stint impersonating the Duke of Marlborough.

On the other side of the table, Matt Horne provides a law enforcement perspective, shedding light on the proactive strategies employed to target high-harm offenders like Alex. Chaired by Clue Software's Thomas Drohan.

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