How to Outsmart Scam Networks
Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM PT | 5:00 PM CET
Online scams have become big business for criminal networks, and AI is accelerating their ability to operate at global scale. The impact is staggering. Victims report annual losses of more than $442 billion, and scams are now considered the most dominant form of financial crime worldwide.
What can be done against this global threat? The answer increasingly lies in the payments ecosystem, which sits at the center of the fight. We have an opportunity to stop these operations.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how scams operate. Not just the tactics scammers use to recruit and deceive victims, but the dark and dangerous networks behind the scenes. We’ll show how scam clusters can be identified and how AI-powered detection can help the payments industry fight fire with fire.
Our experts will dive into:
- Global regulatory efforts
- Cross-border enforcement operations
- Recent updates from card networks
- Merchant Risk
Reserve your spot today
Speakers
Niamh Lewis
Vice President, Compliance Operations
G2 Risk Solutions
Niamh is a regulatory attorney who specializes in high-risk areas, including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, e-cigarettes, and gambling. Niamh is a frequent public speaker on topics relevant to the payments industry, including cybercrime, transaction laundering, and illegal drugs. Bloomberg, NBC, and the New York Times have interviewed her. Recently, Niamh presented at the US FDA’s Online Controlled Substances Summit, whose attendees include prominent digital commerce platforms.
Franz Reinhoefer
Head of Underwriting & Managing Director, Europe
G2 Risk Solutions
Franz Reinhoefer leads underwriting strategy and risk advisory across EMEA, with more than a decade at the forefront of payment risk, regulatory compliance, and merchant onboarding. A recognized thought leader, he is a frequent industry speaker and Academy instructor influencing best practices across the European payments ecosystem.
Melissa Sutherland
Chief Risk Officer
G2 Risk Solutions
Melissa is a highly respected thought leader specializing in risk mitigation and illicit commerce disruption. She holds advanced training certificates from ACAMS, Wespay, and ICMEC.
With a proven record of accomplishments and a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between risk, compliance, and profitability, Melissa continues to make a significant impact on the future of fraud prevention and risk management in the digital era.