MRC | Merchant Risk Council

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I’m thrilled to share that I’m joining the MRC | Merchant Risk Council European Advisory Board as an Observer! The MRC has been instrumental in shaping the future of fraud prevention, payments, and eCommerce risk management, and I’m honored to have the opportunity to contribute, learn, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry. Looking forward to engaging discussions, sharing insights, and working together to drive innovation and security in the ever-evolving payments landscape. A huge thank you to the MRC community—let’s make an impact! 💡🔍💳 #MerchantRiskCouncil #Payments #FraudPrevention #eCommerce #Leadership #RiskManagement

In this exclusive webinar, we’re sharing the most valuable merchant strategies to boost payment performance, the real-world insights you can use to optimize revenue, cut costs, and streamline the customer journey. Whether you’re scaling up or tightening margins, these are the tactics worth betting on. Join us on 23 April at 12:00 PM (EDT) for our exclusive webinar, All in on Insights: Key Merchant Takeaways From our MRC Focus Group, Presented by Adyen. Speakers: Hannes Michelke, VP, Commercial Strategy, Digital, Adyen Emily Dymond, Team Lead - Risk and Fraud, Adyen 🔗https://lnkd.in/g-SnhnAa #MRCWebinars #FraudFight #FraudPreventions #Merchant #Webinars

Calling all MRC Members! Applications are now open for the MRC Mentorship Program — and whether you're looking to mentor or be mentored, there’s a place for you. This MRC Mentorship Program connects professionals across eCommerce fraud prevention, payments, and risk to share knowledge, grow leadership skills, and build the next generation of industry talent. 🔹Mentors: Give back, grow your impact, and strengthen your leadership muscles. 🔹Mentees: Learn from experienced professionals and accelerate your development. If you're passionate about giving back while growing forward, we’d love to see your application. Apply by May 30 to join the next cohort (July–December 2025). Apply ➡️https://lnkd.in/gqqAaugF #MRCommunity #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #eCommerceFraud #PaymentsProfessionals #MRCMentorProgram #CareerGrowth #MRCMembersOnly

Upcoming MRC Fraud Community Call – Special Guest Alert! We’re thrilled to welcome Becky Holmes, author of the viral sensation “Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You: The Murky World of Online Romance Fraud,” as our special guest on the upcoming 17 April MRC Fraud Community Call! Becky brings sharp insight and unexpected humor to a very real and growing threat: online romance fraud. Her perspective sheds light on the emotional and financial impact of these scams—and what fraud prevention professionals need to know to stay ahead. This session is exclusive to MRC members—just one of the many benefits of being part of our global fraud prevention community. If you’re a member and want to attend this call—or any of our ongoing Community Calls—register here https://lnkd.in/gSWfgHP4 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of the most talked-about voices in the space. Not a member yet? Learn more about joining the MRC and accessing these powerful community conversations. https://lnkd.in/g88JnGR2 #MRCCommunity #FraudPrevention #RomanceFraud #BeckyHolmes #KeanuReevesIsNotInLoveWithYou #CyberSecurity #FraudFighters #MRCMemberPerks #OnlineScams #CommunityMatters

🎤 Only two weeks left to submit your speaker proposal for MRC San Diego 2025! Happening 8–10 September in San Diego, CA, this members-only conference brings MRC members together for in-depth, practical conversations on payments and fraud prevention. If you're an MRC member with insights to share, we want to hear from you. 🗓️ Submissions close 30 April → https://lnkd.in/gKRr4xXz Sponsored by Chargeblast #MRCMembersOnly #MRCSanDiego25 #CallForSpeakers #Payments #FraudPrevention #MRCEvents

🎉 Announcing the FY25–26 MRC Global Board of Directors! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome our elected board members: 🔹 Incumbent—Brigette Korney, Global Head of Risk and Fraud Prevention Adyen 🔹 Lex Ledger, Global Head of Commerce Business Performance & Ops, Spotify 🔹 Kevin Lee, SVP of Trust and Safety, Sift 🔹 Tim Russo, VP of Global Partnerships, Navan They join our incredible continuing board members: 🔹 Amanda Mickleburgh, Director Product – Merchant Fraud, ACI Worldwide 🔹 Kristen Morrow-Greven, VP, Head of Payments, Netflix 🔹 Natalie Dunne, CPFPP, Sr. Director of Payments & Fraud Ops, FanDuel 🔹 Sam Anson, Sr. Director, Global Payments, Sony Interactive Entertainment 🔹 Stuart Mann, Director, Fraud & Digital Identity Product Mgmt, Accertify, Inc. 🔹 James Simmons, Sr. Director, Fraud Prevention & Investigations, Capital One (Board Observer) 💬 “Each of them brings unique insights and a passion for advancing the payments and fraud prevention industry,” said Julie Fergerson, CPFPP CEO of the MRC. “Their guidance and leadership will be a great asset to the community.” 👏 Join us in congratulating the entire board! #MRCommunity #Payments #FraudPrevention #eCommerce #Leadership #MRCBoard

🎓 Thinking about CPFPP certification? Here's your chance to learn what it's all about. Join us on 17 April at 4:00 PM PT to find out what it is, why it matters, and how it can boost your career in payments and fraud. ✅ Why the CPFPP certification was created ✅ Who it's for and how to apply ✅How it benefits professionals, employers, and the industry Hear from Karen Snyder (MRC) and Rolanda London (Visa) as they break down the process and value of becoming a Certified Payments and Fraud Prevention Professional. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gR3x5am3 #CPFPP #FraudPrevention #Payments #ProfessionalDevelopment #MRCWebinar #Certification

We kicked off the final day of #MRCSaoPaulo25 with energy and purpose! There’s still more to learn and experience, and we’re savoring every moment. Here’s a glimpse of how the day began—and the best is yet to come! Today's highlights: 🔹 Keynote | Corporate Investigations: Insights & Strategies for Success, Speaker Pablo Colombres, CPP, CEO, GIF International 🔹Global Payments & Fraud Survey, Speakers Julie Fergerson, CPFPP, CEO, MRC; Fabiana Eduardo Saenz, Director of Fraud Intelligence, Mercado Livre; Adriana Umeda, Head of Risk, Visa 🔹Focus Group Luncheon | The Hidden Costs of Trust: Rethinking Policy Abuse in Latin America’s Digital Commerce, Presented by Riskified, Speaker Breno Gabinio, Senior Sales Director Let’s make the most of this final day! #WherePaymentsAndFraudExpertsMeet #MRCSaoPaulo25 #FightFraud #FraudFighters #LatinAmerica #ClearSale

In this edition of the MRC Weekly Digest: 💻 Register for BIN Data Virtual Summit 🤩 Countdown to MRC Barcelona 2️⃣ Days until CPFPP Certification Unlocked ➕ Plus upcoming webinars, events, and more! Sign up to receive the MRC Weekly Digest delivered straight to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/ebDEyAge

Welcome to Day 1 of #MRCSaoPaulo25 🎉We’re kicking off an incredible couple of days of learning and networking. A huge thank you to our overall sponsor, ClearSale for making this event possible. Morning highlights: 🔹 Our very own Michele Vercosa, Latin America Manager, kicked things off 🔹What’s Your Bet for 2025? Innovation, Creativity, or Entrepreneurship? Presented by Signifyd - Keynote Speaker Marcos Freire Gurgel 🔹Phenomenal shared insights from Thais R., iFood & CEO of ClearSale, Eduardo Mônaco 🔹How the use of 3DS has led us to a race against fake accounts - Speaker Lori Cristina Grandin #MRCSaoPaulo25 is off to great start and there's still so much more to come! 👏🎉 #WherePaymentsAndFraudExpertsMeet #MRCSaoPaulo25 Visa Acceptance Solutions