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Podcast: Fraudology Podcast with Karisse Hendrick
Episode: Defrauding Silicon Valley: Inside a Rideshare Scam
Description: Fraudology is presented by Sardine. Request a 1:1 product demo at sardine.ai In this engaging solo episode of Fraudology, host Karisse Hendrick delves into the intricate and multifaceted story of Priscilla Barbossa, a Brazilian immigrant who unwittingly became a notorious fraudster in the U.S. Karisse outlines Barbossa's fall from a successful entrepreneur in Brazil to struggling with financial woes that led her to exploit loopholes in the ride-sharing and gig economy sectors. From buying fake Social Security numbers to creating thousands of fraudulent accounts, Barbossa's journey reveals the vulnerabilities in the system and the unintended consequences...