Built for Trust: Human and Tech-Driven Strategies to Stop Scams Before They Start

Built for Trust: Human and Tech-Driven Strategies to Stop Scams Before They Start

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Recorded on: November 26, 2025

Discover how financial institutions are adopting smarter, more human-centred strategies to combat the growing threat of scams in this on-demand webinar brought to you by Transform Finance, in partnership with SAS.

In this session, our expert speakers Ian Holmes (SAS), James Roberts (Commonwealth Bank of Australia), and Anis Ahmed unpack how leading institutions are stepping up to protect their customers, blending cutting-edge tools with empathetic intervention to stop scams before they happen.

We dive into the evolving global scam landscape, revealing how attackers operate and why traditional controls are no longer enough. From there, we explore how banks are using real-time data, behavioural analytics, and human-centric design to detect, disrupt, and prevent scams at their source.

The discussion also highlights practical strategies to support vulnerable customers, reduce harm, and strengthen long-term trust, along with real-world examples of banks that have made scam defence a core pillar of their customer protection mission.

In this webinar, we cover:

  • The latest global scam trends and how they’re impacting customers and institutions

  • How banks are blending technology, behavioural insight, and empathy to prevent scams

  • Strategies for empowering and protecting vulnerable customers

  • Lessons from leading global institutions who have redefined what modern scam defence looks like

Watch now to gain actionable insights and learn how financial institutions can stay one step ahead of scammers, while safeguarding the people behind every transaction.

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We’ll explore global scam trends and real-world cases, showing how banks combine technology and empathy to detect scams early, protect vulnerable customers, and strengthen trust.

Presented by:

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    Anis Ahmed

    Anis Ahmed

    Founder & Host, The Fraud Fellas
  • Ian Holmes

    Ian Holmes

    Global Director for Enterprise Fraud Solutions, SAS
  • James Roberts

    James Roberts

    General Manager – Fraud and Scams Strategy and Governance, Group Fraud, Commonwealth Bank of Australia

 

What You'll Learn?

Understanding the Global Scam Landscape

Get a clear view of how scams are evolving across regions, from social engineering tactics to cross-border fraud schemes.

Moving from Detection to Prevention

See how leading banks are shifting from reactive fraud detection to proactive scam prevention strategies.

Blending Human Insight with Technology

Learn how empathy, customer education, and advanced analytics come together to strengthen scam defences.

Leveraging AI and Machine Learning

Discover how AI, ML, and real-time data are being used to identify anomalies earlier and respond more effectively.

Building Trust and Customer Confidence

Explore strategies that not only stop scams but also reinforce long-term trust, loyalty, and resilience in banking relationships.

 

 

In partnership with

SAS

SAS, the global leader in AI and anti-financial crime, offers an end-to-end AML compliance solution. Our AI-driven tools transform data into actionable intelligence, automate investigations and improve regulatory report conversion rates three to five times beyond conventional rule-based methods. Trusted by 90% of the top 100 global banks, SAS delivers unmatched prediction, detection and compliance efficiency. 

Visit SAS's website for more information