Inside the Cybercrime Triangle: How Fraudsters Blend Digital and Physical Attacks

In this episode of Behind Enemy Lines: Conversations with Fraud Fighters, host Mike LaFleur sits down with Peter Taylor, specialist in fraud and cyber crime at The Fraud Guy. Together, they examine how today’s financial crime has moved far beyond lone actors and simple scams. Peter explains how organized crime, cyber criminals, and old-school fraudsters have joined forces, blending digital and physical tactics to target victims on a global scale.

Peter shares stories from the front lines, describing how fraud rings use research, social engineering, and insider help to pull off sophisticated heists. He highlights the rise of synthetic identities, the evolution of ransomware, and how fraudsters now operate like professional enterprises. The conversation digs into why attack strategies have grown bolder and why prevention—stopping that very first call or email—matters more than ever.

Peter closes with practical advice: fraud teams, business units, and law enforcement need to break down silos and work together. Education, technical safeguards, and collaboration across departments can turn people from a weak link into the strongest defense.

Guest-at-a-glance

💡 Name: Peter Taylor
💡 What they do: Specialist in fraud and cyber crime
💡 Company: The Fraud Guy
💡 Noteworthy: Known for leading complex investigations into organized fraud, cybercrime, and financial scams, with expertise spanning both digital and physical attack methods.
💡 Where to find him: https://www.linkedin.com/in/insuranceinvestigator/