Brittany Allen | Source | Trust and Safety Architect at Sift
Brittany Allen
With more than a decade of experience combating e-commerce marketplace fraud, Brittany is always excited to share my thoughts, war stories, best practices, and lessons learned, whether on the stage or online. She have represented the fraud prevention industry while speaking to Fortune, Fast Company, Bloomberg, the Hill, and more.
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Sift
Trust and Safety Architect
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Diners Devour Made-to-Order Fraud
Cyber-criminals use Telegram to sell food bought with stolen credit cards to hungry users
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Travelers Beware: Public WiFi Risks and Safety Tips
Brittany warns travelers about fraudulent WiFi networks mimicking real ones. She advises, "Avoid sensitive sites, use mobile hotspots or VPNs, and enable multi-factor authentication." Always verify network legitimacy and disable file-sharing for enhanced security. -
Mastercard's Numberless Cards: A Step Forward in Fraud Prevention?
Brittany supports Mastercard's move, noting it may reduce chargebacks. However, she warns it won't stop fraud at compromised terminals or online. Brittany suggests "AI-powered fraud prevention" as a more effective solution. -
Stay Safe from Travel Scams This Winter: Expert Tips
Brittany warns of scams like fake rentals and "free trip" offers. She advises booking through reputable sites, using secure payments, and being wary of deals that seem too good to be true. Verify travel details directly, avoid unsolicited communications, enable 2FA, and monitor accounts. Report scams to authorities promptly.
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The Dark Web can be difficult to access and with frequent marketplace shutdowns by law enforcement, bad actors are looking for new places to commit crime. End-to-end encrypted messaging platforms like Telegram are attractive options as they are more accessible and it is easier to go undetected when committing low-level fraud.
