We announced the launch of Season 4 of our award-winning podcast, What The Fraud?. The show, hosted by Thomas Taraniuk, Head of Partnerships UK at Sumsub, returns with fresh episodes exploring the future of digital trust, fraud, and financial crime.
Since its debut, What The Fraud? has become a must-listen for industry professionals, racking up more than 220,000 downloads across platforms. In 2025, the podcast earned international recognition, winning Best Podcast/Audio Series at the Content Marketing Awards.
Season 3 featured a standout roster of global fraud and fintech experts, with episodes covering everything from crypto fraud and pig butchering scams to employee fraud and real-time payments. Guests included Erica Stanford, author and crypto fraud expert; Daniel Flowe of the London Stock Exchange; Brett Johnson, former US Most Wanted turned fraud prevention advocate; and Erin West, prosecutor behind Operation Shamrock. The season also featured limited-edition live recordings at Money20/20 Europe, with leaders from HSBC Innovation Banking, ING, NatWest, Allica Bank, Tink, Nium, Worldline, and more.
What to expect in Season 4
Season 4 will dive even deeper into the intersection of fraud, trust, and technology, with upcoming episodes covering:
- Why trust is the new currency in the digital age
- Agentic AI and its risks
- Fraud trends in non-regulated industries
- Crypto fraud in 2026 and beyond
- Fraud predictions for 2026
Season 4 will also include two special editions recorded live at major industry events. In October, What The Fraud? will take the stage at Money20/20 Las Vegas, bringing together the world’s leading fintechs to share insights and predictions. Then in November, the show will travel to Singapore for the Sumsub’s inaugural WTF Summit, a global gathering of industry leaders for exclusive discussions on fraud prevention and the future of digital trust.
“Fraud is changing faster than most businesses can keep up, and it’s touching every part of the digital economy. That makes open conversations about risks and solutions more important than ever,” said Thomas Taraniuk, Head of Partnerships UK at Sumsub and host of What The Fraud?. “Season 4 will give listeners practical insights into emerging threats like deepfakes and agentic AI, along with clear strategies to help companies prepare for what’s ahead.”
Listeners can expect seven new episodes, featuring thought leaders from across the globe. To listen to the first episode, visit your favorite podcast platform, keep an eye out for Sumsub’s YouTube channel or go to: https://sumsub.com/podcast/.
