Show notes
In this episode, Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Jamie Simmons to explore how scams have evolved from traditional fraud into a global, AI-driven threat rooted in human psychology.From his early days as a park ranger to leading fraud prevention at Capital One, Jamie shares why fighting scams today requires a shift toward prevention before manipulation happens and not just stopping payments after the fact.š Key Takeaways * Scams are not just fraudāthey're social engineering at scale * Impact spans all age groups and all financial products * The real opportunity is moving "left of boom"ābefore money moves * Stopping scams requires collaboration across banks, telecom, and tech * Data sharing is essentialābut still limited by policy * Treating people as victims (not mistakes) is critical to progressš” Standout Insight: "We're not going to win by just stopping payments. That's too late."About the HostAyelet Biger-Levin is the Founder of RangersAI and host of Scam Rangers, where she brings together leaders across industries to tackle the human side of scamsācombining fraud expertise, psychology, and real-world prevention strategies.š Resources * Global Anti-Scam Alliance https://gasa.org/ * National Elder Fraud Coordination Center - https://www.fightelderfraud.org/About the HostAyelet Biger-Levin is the Founder and CEO of RangersAI and the host of Scam Rangers, a podcast exploring the human side of scams and the people working to protect consumers from financial and emotional harm.Through her work at RangersAI and her leadership within the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, Ayelet partners with financial institutions, policymakers, and advocates to elevate scam prevention beyond controls and technology toward trust-based, customer-centric protection.Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/RangersAI: https://www.rangersai.com/



