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Our Vision

Fraud Fight Club is not just a conference. It’s a Club. It’s where you find your tribe of like minded fraud fighters with the knowledge, passion and credibility you crave.

We understand the unique challenges that fighting fraud and financial crime brings. This is the place to learn, connect and rejuvenate your fraud fighting spirit.

400

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Attendees

75

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Speakers

120

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Financial Institutions
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14

Sponsors

400

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Quality Meetings

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Round Tables

>400 Energized Fraud Fighters

Join Fraud Fight Club, where energized fraud fighters unite to tackle financial crime head-on. Connect with your tribe, reinvigorate your passion, and equip yourself to combat fraud effectively.

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Why join the club?
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Join small roundtables where you can actually solutionize and get real takeaways
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Network with peers who “get it” & add more “phone a friend” contacts when you need advice
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Learn from 400+ industry experts and influencers outside of your FI
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Learn about the latest trends & regulations and how your peers are handling them
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Rejuvenate your fraud fighting energy. Fraud beats you down. FFC lifts you up
What is a Fraud Fight Club Coach?

Think Advisory Board, but About Fraud style

Trusted fraud experts who volunteer small bits of time to help shape the Fraud Fight Club content & experience

Much like in the ring, a coaches guidance will strengthen the performance of the event

People who believe in our mission to educate and empower fraud fighters

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Frank McKenna

Co-Founder of Point Predictive

Frank McKenna

Co-Founder of Point Predictive

Years Experience:

30+

Company Highlights:

Providian Financial, Wells Fargo, HNC Software, FICO

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I come from a family of 12 kids. My mom has close to 30 grandchildren and even a few great-grandchildren

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

A restaurant and cafe concept creator

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Michael Timoney

Vice President - Secure Payments

Michael Timoney

Vice President, Secure Payments

Years Experience:

30+

Company Highlights:

Bank of America

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

6 years ago I did my first Spartan Obstacle course race.  And since then I have completed over 30 races and 650 Obstacles and about 200 miles: races are 5k, 10k, 13.1 miles. FYI, I am old guy too.

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Woodworker or builder where I can make/build something

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Erin Vertin

Head of Fraud Prevention

Erin Vertin

Head of Fraud Preventative
& Detective Controls

Years Experience:

15+

Company Highlights:

Truist, Morgan Stanley

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Karen Boyer

SVP, Financial Crimes

Karen Boyer

SVP, Financial Crimes

Years Experience:

20+

Company Highlights:

Webster Bank, People’s United Bank

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I’m an identical twin…. YES THERE ARE TWO OF ME, imagine that!

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Meteorologist

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Nik Walser

VP, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions Strategy & Business Operations

Nik Walser

VP, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions Strategy & Business Operations

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

BNP Paribas, IBM, EY, Liminal

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Rob Rendell

Executive Director of Financial Crime Solutions Delivery & Enablement

Rob Rendell

Executive Director of Financial Crime Solutions Delivery & Enablement

Years Experience:

15+

Company Highlights:

Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citi, IBM, Feedzai

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Hailey Windham

Fraud Ops Leader

Hailey Windham

Fraud Ops Leader

Years Experience:

10+

Company Highlights:

The Bank of Clarendon, SAFE Federal Credit Union

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I love to sing karaoke and brownies are my love language!

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

An investigator for SLED (SC Law Enforcement Division) 

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John Watkins

SVP: Fraud Strategy and Operations

John Watkins

SVP: Fraud Strategy and Operations

Years Experience:

30+

Company Highlights:

First Union National Bank, Bank of America, Synchrony Financial, SAS

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

Love playing cards and have played multiple times in the WSOP (World Series of Poker). Also a huge soccer nerd (Come on you Spurs!)

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Middle School Math/Science Teacher & Coach

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Michael Steinbach

Managing Director, Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention

Michael Steinbach

Managing Director, Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention

Years Experience:

30+

Company Highlights:

U.S. NAVY, FBI

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I ran with the bulls in Pamplona Spain in 2018

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

An expert retiree hopelessly trying to improve on my golf game

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Jeff Dant

AVP, Bank Fraud Prevention

Jeff Dant

AVP, Bank Fraud Prevention

Years Experience:

20+

Company Highlights:

U.S. Secret Service, Citi, BMO Financial Group, Tiktok, Ally

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I have a full Tiki Bar in my basement that I built myself

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Either a fishing boat charter captain or a basement Tiki Bar bartender

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Mary Ann Miller

VP of Client Experience

Mary Ann Miller

VP of Client Experience

Years Experience:

30+

Company Highlights:

First Union, HNC Software, FICO, Lloyds, Varo

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I once had dinner at Clarence House in London as part of a women's leadership group

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

I would love to work as a scuba diver instructor on far off islands

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Ben Wallach

CEO & Co-Founder

Ben Wallach

CEO & Co-Founder

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

Regions Bank, Wells Fargo, Citi, PNC, Truist

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

Before 25 years of fraud management, I actually managed some of the first online banking business functions for a bank and before that I managed technology functions

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Train dogs

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Reuben Stewart

Digital Identity Lead

Reuben Stewart

Digital Identity Lead

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

NC Dept of Corrections, Truist

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Peter Tapling

Managing Director

Peter Tapling

Managing Director

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

Authentify, EWS, Nacha, U.S. Faster Payments Council

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Matt Powell

Executive Vice President Head of Financial Crimes

Matt Powell

Executive Vice President Head of Financial Crimes

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

Citi, Bank of America, Wells Fargo

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Donna Turner

Advisor in Residence

Donna Turner

Advisor in Residence

Years Experience:

35+

Company Highlights:

PNC Bank, Boatmen’s Bank, Bank of America, Early Warning

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I am part of owner of a local craft brewery

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Scuba instructor

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Erin West

Deputy District Attorney

Erin West

Deputy District Attorney

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

Santa Clara County, Office of the District Attorney

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I love to travel and I hit my seventh continent last year when I traveled to Antarctica!

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

An investigative journalist

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Lenny Gusel

Head of Fraud Solutions, North America

Lenny Gusel

Head of Fraud Solutions, North America

Years Experience:

20+

Company Highlights:

NICE Actimize, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, BlockFi, Robinhood

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I was born in Moscow, Russia during Soviet times, and came to the US as a kid

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Writer

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Frances Zelazny

CEO & Co-Founder

Frances Zelazny

CEO & Co-Founder

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

L-1 Identity Solutions, MyCheck, BioCatch

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

Anonybit is my 12th startup

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Tour guide

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Ryan Hunter

Director of Identity and Fraud Strategy

Ryan Hunter

Director of Identity and Fraud Strategy

Years Experience:

10+

Company Highlights:

Upstart, Deserve

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail in 2019

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

National Park Ranger

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Brian Davis

Head of Fraud

Brian Davis

Head of Fraud

Years Experience:

10+

Company Highlights:

ecoATM, Outerwall, Scribd, Nearside

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I've coached basketball at different levels for over ten years

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Basketball coach. Would love to get back more involved with coaching in the future. But one way or another, coaching will always be a big aspect of my career.

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Ian Mitchell

Co-Founder, Founder, Board Chair

Ian Mitchell

Co-Founder, Founder, Board Chair

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

Citi, GE Capital, USAA, Ally, Fifth Third

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I was a Division I swimmer in college. I was fast in very short distances because I couldn't wait to get out of the pool.

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

A Walmart greeter. Honestly, there is nothing I'd rather do.

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Allison Miller

Founder & Principal

Allison Miller

Founder & Principal

Years Experience:

25+

Company Highlights:

Visa, EA, Google, Bank of America, Reddit

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

Was obsessed with outer space growing up, attended Space Camp at age 12.

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Owner of an independent bookstore

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Steve Lenderman

Head of Fraud Solutions, North America

Steve Lenderman

Head of Fraud Solutions, North America

Years Experience:

15+

Company Highlights:

Barclaycard, Swift Capital, PayPal, ADP, BMTX

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

One of three people in the world to fracture their femur from growth plate to growth plate. Vertical fracture which compounded.

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

Bartender in a tropical location

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Maria Pukhovskaya

Sr. Manager, Risk Strategy

Maria Pukhovskaya

Sr. Manager, Risk Strategy

Years Experience:

15+

Company Highlights:

NYC Business Integrity Commission, New York County District Attorney’s Office, Gusto, Meta

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

Deathly afraid of scary movies (will have nightmares after)!

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

(If no kids) flight attendant on an international airline, travel the world!

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John Mearls

Head of Risk and Operations

John Mearls

Head of Risk & Operations

Years Experience:

30+

Company Highlights:

Lowe’s, Paypal, Varo Money, Current

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

1 of 10 kids, grew-up in housing project in Boston

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

NASCAR Driver

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Karin Williams

Senior Director Fraud Risk Strategy

Karin Williams

Senior Director Fraud Risk Strategy

Years Experience:

10+

Company Highlights:

Stripe, Veem

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I have zero hobbies, but that's ok because my significant other has enough of them for the both of us.

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

I would probably own my own business again, something that fills my day bringing a bright spot to others day

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Brad Haacke

VP, Financial Crimes Director

Brad Haacke

VP, Financial Crimes Director

Years Experience:

10+

Company Highlights:

Fifth Third Bank

Interesting fact you don’t know about me:

I’m an ambidextrous disc golfer

If I wasn't fighting fraud professionally, I would love to work as:

A motorsport team manager or automotive journalist

Testimonials from Fraud Fight Club (Round I)
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“It felt less like a corporate conference and more like a real club to fight fraud. I mean, the stage was a boxing ring“

Jeff Dant
Head of Fraud Prevention
USAA
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“I am a veteran in this space, so conferences are often same old same old. Fraud Fight Club was something fresh with a super cool vibe and a crowd I was excited to chat with.“

Erin Vertin
Executive Director, Head of Fraud
Preventative & Detective Controls
Ally
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“I go to a lot of fraud fighting conferences, and this one felt different. Packed with energy and the exact right peers I wanted to talk to. Can't wait for the next one“

John Watkins
SVP Fraud Strategy & Operations
Jenius
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“I have been to what feels like a million fraud conferences. This one stood out with the energetic vibe and great fraud leaders I have worked with over my career. Excited for the next round“

Donna Turner
Payment, Fraud & Operational Excellence,
Advisor in Residence
EY
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“Fraud Fight Club truly felt like a club of my best fraud fighting pals. This is unique in the fraud fighting conferences I attend and a big differentiator“

Karen Boyer
SVP Financial Crimes and
Fraud Intelligence
M&T
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“I was new to Fraud Fight Club but soon realized the community was comprised of many industry veterans like myself. I am looking forward to Round II.“

Matt Powell
EVP Head of Financial Crimes,
Regions Bank
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Companies who attended Fraud Fight Club (Round I)

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Marriott City Center Hotel, Charlotte

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Address:
100 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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Address:
701 Keswick Ave #110, Charlotte, NC 28206
Phone:
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Address:
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Phone:
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