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
Using a Red Team to Fight Fraud with Jason Bartolacci
Fraud is evolving, and financial institutions need to keep up. In this episode of Behind Enemy Lines, host Michael LaFleur sits down with Jason Bartolacci, Co-Founder of Red Team 27, to break down how fraudsters exploit vulnerabilities in banking systems—and how red teaming can help stop them. Jason shares his journey from law enforcement to financial fraud prevention and explains how his team mimics real-world attacks to uncover weak spots in bank security.
The conversation covers the biggest threats facing banks today, from social engineering scams to check fraud and account takeovers. Jason explains why the human element remains the weakest link and how fraudsters manipulate customer service reps, branch employees, and even bank security measures to gain unauthorized access.
Jason also offers insights into AI-driven fraud, the future of financial crime, and what institutions can do to stay ahead. He emphasizes the importance of proactive fraud intelligence, internal collaboration, and industry-wide information sharing.
Guest-at-a-Glance
💡 Name: Jason Bartolacci
💡What they do: Co-Founder
💡Company: Red Team 27
💡Noteworthy: Expert in navigating complex M&A transactions and building strong client relationships
💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn