You know Nickel & Crime as the award-winning financial true crime show where we dissect the inner workings of modern fraud cases…but what do you know about Early Warning, the company behind the show?  In this episode, we’re stepping away from our usual format to tell you all about our origin story.

Early Warning is a financial services technology leader that has been providing cutting-edge fraud and payment solutions for more than three decades, but what does that actually mean? The company has been around for 35 years but the average person has never heard the name. So, today, Deb chats with Tracy Cheney, General Counsel at Early Warning, Member of the Executive Team, and self-described “original intern”. With 27 years of service, Tracy is the company’s third longest tenured employee, starting out as an intern all those years ago.

Tracy and Deb will wade into the history of Early Warning, the evolution of technology in fraud prevention, and how the organization works in tandem with financial institutions to bring trust to the U.S. financial system.

About the Show

Take a deep dive into today’s most devious scams, as we expose the psychological tactics and surprising methods used to drain thousands of victims of billions of dollars every year. 

At a time when financial crime is increasingly sophisticated, we go behind the schemes to understand the often brilliant – and sometimes foolish – crooks at work, so you can stay alert and avoid becoming their next victim. 

In season 3, Nickel & Crime returns with new mind-twisting stories… and something more. We’re also taking a peek behind the curtain to see how Early Warning helps keep the U.S. financial ecosystem healthy using technology that can stop these bad actors before they strike. 

With more focus on what you need to know to spot a scam, alongside our signature immersive storytelling, Nickel & Crime is back to dissect the deception, for your protection. 

About Early Warning

Nickel & Crime is the award-winning financial true crime show brought to you by Early Warning®, a financial services technology leader that has been empowering and protecting consumers, small businesses, and the U.S. financial system with cutting-edge fraud and payment solutions for more than three decades. Through unmatched network intelligence and partnerships with more than 2,500 bank and credit union brands, we increase access to financial services and products, and protect financial transactions. We are the company behind Zelle®, and PazeSM online checkout solution. To learn more about Early Warning, visit www.earlywarning.com.

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