Why This Website Exists?

Fraudsters are evolving fast, and they love when we don't keep up.

WhatFraudstersLike.com is an awareness space designed to reveal the tools, tricks, and tactics fraudsters rely on. Each post shines a light on one vulnerability they exploit, whether it's a piece of tech or human psychology.

This site collates and complements popular LinkedIn series by organizing everything in one clean, searchable archive. Easy to browse, easier to share.

Mission

Make fraud prevention clear, relatable - sometimes funny, sometimes uncomfortably real.

🔍 We expose the weak spots that criminals love to target.

🧠 We turn hard to understand threats and techniques into simple, visual stories.

🚨 We equip professionals and the public with quick insights that stick.

Every scam exploits a blind spot. We're here to help you see it.

How to Find What You Need

Every article is classified across four dimensions plus optional Topics. Pick one value per dimension; combining across groups narrows the results (AND), while Topics can be combined for discovery.

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Fraud Method · pick one
Human Manipulation Technical Compromise Identity & Record Fraud Entrusted Authority Abuse Coercion & Extortion Illicit Value Concealment Asset Misappropriation
What principal mechanism makes the fraud succeed?
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Technology Surface · pick one
Email Messaging Voice & Telephony Web Social Platforms Devices & Endpoints Software & Developer Ecosystem Cloud & Enterprise Systems Digital Assets
Which technology environment or channel the article principally examines
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Industry · pick one
Banking & Payments Insurance Retail & Commerce Government & Public Sector Gaming & Gambling Real Estate & Property Digital Asset Services Telecommunications Healthcare Energy & Utilities Travel & Hospitality
Which economic sector or institutional environment the article principally examines
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Target · pick one
General Public Organizations Employees Executives Older Adults Children & Young People Job Seekers Investors Developers & Technical Professionals Gamers
Which person, role, or organization is the intended victim or exploited party
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Topics
AML APP Scams Account Takeover Insider Risk Artificial Intelligence Business Email Compromise Ransomware Money Mules Identity Fraud Supply Chain Risk
Additional cross-cutting fraud, risk, or control concepts the article examines

💡 Example: select Human Manipulation + Banking & Payments + Older Adults to find articles about manipulation-based fraud aimed at older banking customers.

Ivan Škula - Fraud Prevention Expert

About Me

I've spent 19+ years in data management and analytics domain, focusing on fraud detection and prevention, helping various organizations design, implement, and fine-tune fraud detection systems. From social engineering tricks to cutting-edge AI threats, I've seen how fraudsters adapt, and how teams can stay ahead.

WhatFraudstersLike.com is where I distill my experience. No fluff, no corporate buzzwords. Just focused, field-infused insights designed to make prevention easier even for people out of tech industry.

So whether you're a bank analyst, a teacher, a parent, a student, or your family's 'IT expert,' we've got something for you. This website is built to sharpen your instincts and help you stay a step ahead.

- Ivan Škula, Creator of WhatFraudstersLike.com

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