As fraud schemes grow more sophisticated and increasingly cross sector boundaries, organisations can no longer afford to fight financial crime in isolation. At Identity Week America 2026, industry leaders from payments, e-commerce, retail, and financial services will come together for a timely and strategic session focused on one of the most pressing challenges of coordinating fraud prevention.
A expert-led discussion will explore how cross-sector collaboration is becoming essential to critically examine fraud patterns spanning multiple channels, from account takeover and synthetic identity fraud to payment abuse and social engineering, and combat them effectively. Siloed defences are no longer effective.
Attendees can expect practical insights into how different sectors are aligning their strategies, data, and technologies to create stronger, more resilient fraud prevention frameworks.
Moderated by John Wiethorn, Head of Financial Crime Compliance and AML/BSA Officer at Gusto, the session brings together senior leaders responsible for identity, risk, fraud analytics, and product strategy at some of the world’s most recognisable organisations.
Speakers include:
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Raphael Tsow, Senior Director of Engineering, Identity and Risk, eBay
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Piyush Pallav Das, Director of Product Management, Walmart
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John Watkins, Senior Director, Fraud Analytics and Data Science, Ally Bank
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Michael Wichmann, Senior Vice President, Senior Director, Chief of Staff Security and Fraud, Wintrust Financial Corp
Key themes will include:
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Where fraud tactics overlap across retail, e-commerce, fintech, and banking
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The role of shared intelligence and cross-sector collaboration
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Balancing customer experience with stronger identity controls
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How organisational alignment and governance impact fraud outcomes
As Identity Week America 2026 brings together the full identity ecosystem, “The Unified Front” session stands out as a must-attend conversation for anyone responsible for protecting customers, transactions, and trust in an increasingly connected digital economy.
