The ATO Playbook: Actionable Insights from a Former Fraudster and Fraud Manager

Fraud

Payments

Account Takeover

Sift, Engine

May 28, 2025

Webinars

This session explores the increasing threat of account takeovers (ATO) from two expert perspectives. From former fraudster to fraud fighter, Sift Trust and Safety Architect Alexander Hall will reveal why ATOs are so appealing to criminals, offering insider examples of how fraudsters use multiple fine-tuned methods to successfully breach accounts.

Stewart Reilly, Fraud Manager at Engine, will also share actionable insights on detecting and preventing these advancing ATO threats. Attendees will learn about the real-world tactics used by fraudsters and discover strategies to protect their customers and business.

Key Takeaways:

How ATOs put customer trust and brand reputation at risk
Why not all ATOs are reported through chargeback metrics
Empowering fraud teams with passive datasets to improve protection without introducing friction
How to effectively defend against ATOs with a holistic fraud strategy

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