Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines: Conversations with Fraud Fighters is a “for the people, by the people” type interview series where knowledgeable experts share insights from the front lines of stopping financial crime. Each episode features in-depth discussions with fraud fighters sharing advanced strategies, techniques, and trends for staying ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats. If you want to dive deep into what it takes to win the modern war on fraud, this show is for you.
Behind Enemy Lines
Fake Document Fraud with Jan Indra
On this episode of Behind Enemy Lines, host Mike LaFleur interviews Jan Indra of Resistant AI, exploring the surprisingly large world of fake document fraud. Jan's background as an investigative reporter and data journalist gives him a unique perspective on this criminal activity. He explains how easily accessible these fake documents are, often sold openly online through "template farms."
Jan describes two main types of these online operations. Some resemble typical e-commerce sites, offering a menu of fake documents. Others use document generators, allowing users to input personal details and create customized fakes. This "batch generation" capability is particularly alarming, enabling large-scale fraud.
Jan discusses the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) to combat this threat, along with advanced technology like AI. He emphasizes that human expertise remains crucial, even with increasing automation. Jan also highlights how fake documents fuel various financial crimes. He urges businesses to adopt robust verification processes to avoid becoming victims of increasingly sophisticated fraudsters.
Guest-at-a-Glance
đź’ˇ Name: Jan Indra
đź’ˇWhat they do: Threat Intelligence Liaison
đź’ˇCompany: Resistant AI
đź’ˇNoteworthy: Investigative reporter and data journalist fighting fraud with OSINT and AI.
đź’ˇ Where to find them: LinkedIn