Dan Holmes
Dan drives the alignment of Feedzai’s product strategy with the evolving fraud and identity market, ensuring the company remains leading-edge. In addition, he collaborates directly with banks globally to tackle fraud challenges using Feedzai’s technology.
As an industry thought leader, Dan also frequently authors white papers and blogs, engages with media and analysts, and speaks at global events.
Prior to Feedzai, he was Director of Solutions at LexisNexis Risk Solutions and held key fraud roles at Lloyds Banking Group UK, showcasing his deep expertise in fraud prevention and financial risk management.
Understanding Social Engineering Fraud: From Psychological Traps to AI‑Driven Fraud
Social engineering scams may start with a phone call from someone impersonating a loved one, claiming to need your help. Or it might be an urgent email that appears to be from your boss. Or a text message from a government agency warning you about a hefty fine you didn’t expect. According to a 2023 report from the Federal Trade Commission, these scams have already cost US consumers $12.5 billion in losses.
Dan Holmes
10 minutes • Fraud & Scams
What Is Digital Trust & How Does it Prevent Fraud
You rarely meet your customers anymore. In an age of apps and online banking, most transactions happen without eye contact, handshakes, or even a voice. While this digital shift makes things faster and more convenient, it also leaves businesses blind to who’s really on the other end, opening doors to identity theft which cost organizations and consumers $5.3 billion in fraud losses. That’s why digital trust—your ability to verify identity and intent without ever meeting in person—is no longer optional.
Dan Holmes
7 minutes • Fraud & Scams
AI-Driven Fraud: How Criminals Are Using AI to Scam You
How much do criminals love using AI for fraud? Let LoveGPT—a malicious program that helps criminals commit romance scams—count the ...
Dan Holmes
4 minutes • AI & Technology
2025 Fraud Prevention Trends
As we look ahead to 2025, it’s hard not to reflect on how far we’ve come—and how far we still ...
Dan Holmes
4 minutes • Fraud & Scams
How FIs Can Outsmart Bot Attacks
If life is like a box of chocolates, detecting bots is like baking a layered cake. Just like master bakers […]
Dan Holmes
9 minutes • AI & Technology
Uncovering the Threat of First-Party Fraud in Banking
First-party fraud is a significant threat to the banking sector. This subtle type of fraud poses a substantial risk to ...
Dan Holmes
4 minutes • Fraud & Scams
UK Finance Fraud Report Results: Banks Face a Perfect Storm of Change
The latest figures from the UK Finance Annual Fraud Report 2024 offer a glimpse into the state of the UK’s ...
Dan Holmes
5 minutes • Fraud & Scams
Scam Liability Shifts: Global Banks Reach an Inflection Point
Who should pay for scam losses? How much should they pay? What types of scams are eligible for reimbursement? And what does ...
Dan Holmes
11 minutes • Fraud & Scams
The War on Scams: Australian Banks and the Confirmation of Payee System
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is making headlines with its decisive and robust offensive against scammers. This move signals a ...
Dan Holmes
2 minutes • Fraud & Scams
Money Mule Detection Blueprint for Banks
The money mule threat has become a pressing concern for financial institutions worldwide. Banks that successfully identify and stop money ...
Dan Holmes
7 minutes • AML