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Dr Elisabeth Carter
Associate Professor of Criminology and Forensic Linguistics

“Language for criminal gain”

This presentation exposes the language in fraudulent communications; exploring how legitimacy and credibility are maintained while the interaction movesto requests for money. It reveals the techniques that normalize and mitigate intimate and financial requests that would otherwise cause the victim concernand shows how this can be used to protect the public from future frauds.

  • Language used in fraudulent communications is similar to language of domestic abuse and coercive control
  • Red flags and alarm bells are disguised and are not obvious to the person experiencing the fraud
  • We need to address the way we protect the public from fraud, making it more effective.

BIO

Dr Elisabeth Carter is a criminologist and forensic linguist who conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of language and the law. She is bestknown for her work in examining fraudulent interactions, particularly romance and investment fraud. Elisabeth writes research papers, journal articles, cross-sector briefings and books, and regularly features in national TV and radio series, podcasts and print media, talking about fraud, deception, grooming andcompliance. She uses her research to support law enforcement campaigns, drive police operations, deliver training in practical strategies to disrupt thepower of fraudulent communications across the public, private and third sector, and safeguard people in positions of vulnerability.

Amy Stokes-Waters
CEO | The Cyber Escape Room Co.

“Cyber Escape Room”

Think you’re the next cyber genius or just all talk? Prove it. Hack the hacks, outsmart the bad guys, and flex those brain cells before time runs out.

  • Dive into the Drama: Get thrown into a high-stakes cyber crisis where it’s your brains versus the bad guys – no pressure, right?
  • Edge-of-Your-Seat Fun: Solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel the mystery in a race against time (and your nerves).
  • Teamwork, But Make It Fun: Rally your crew, communicate like pros, and prove you’re not just here to make up the numbers.
  • Totally Immersive: Step into a world where every clue matters, and your quick thinking saves the day—or doesn’t.
  • Real Skills, Unreal Fun: Sharpen your cyber smarts while feeling like a total genius (most of the time)

BIO

With over a decade in tech, I’ve built a career spanning sales, marketing, and project management. Now CEO of The Cyber Escape Room Co., I’m passionate about making cybersecurity training engaging, creative, and effective.

As a single mum and natural multitasker, I bring energy, enthusiasm, and focus to everything I do. Whether it’s landing a business on three continents in six months or designing standout events, I throw my whole self into the challenge.

A “force of nature,” I inspire others to think differently and make things happen.

Eliot Heilpern
CEO | Pantheon Communications

“The Future of the Fraud & Payments Industry”

The presentation will discuss these developments and illustrate crypto, regulation, greater customer demands, and risk awareness will alter the industry landscape in the next three years.

  • Fraud, Financial Crime & Regulation
  • Crypto Currencies & Open Banking
  • Cross-Border Payments (Nostro Consolidation) & Smart Cites”
  • Greater operational resilience & safeguarding
  • Regulation v. Innovation…or Transformation for Innovation…?

BIO:

Eliot Heilpern is currently CEO and founder of the Banking and Payments Advisory Group entitled Parthenon Communications. The Company provides advice and solutions on International Payments to the Corporate, FI, and Fintech sectors.

Eliot is a seasoned executive and multi-disciplinary business leader; well experienced at the intersection of payments, relationship banking, risk, partnerships, supporting technologies, and industry regulation.

His professional background is: Senior Banker with regards to Client Relationships and Revenue Generation. Currently, he is an International Payments Consultant to the Payments and Fintech Industry. He maintains a strong understanding of the Financial Eco-System, having spent more than 25 years in the industry in the UK and overseas. His core areas of expertise are: Corporate and FI Banking, Correspondent Banking, Relationship Management, Global Transaction Services, and Cash Management; including supporting KYC and Due Diligence.

Eliot was former UK CEO of a UN/UNICEF affiliated international organisation, and has held various senior positions with several key international banks, and financial entities in the UK, and abroad overseeing; international retail, wholesale and corporate banking, and cards.