Reimagining Trust: The Evolution of Fraud & ID Verification (Episode 165) #DataTalk

Welcome to "Fraud Frontlines," a special limited series within the DataTalk™ podcast, hosted by Kathleen Peters and dedicated to exploring the latest trends and strategies in fraud prevention. This episode features Filip Verley , Chief Innovation Officer at Liminal , who brings a wealth of experience from his roles at Google and Airbnb, as well as a background in criminology. Kathleen and Filip delve into the evolution of fraud, particularly how innovation and generative AI have transformed the landscape. Filip emphasizes the critical role of identity verification as a foundation of trust, especially on platforms like Airbnb, where trust is paramount. They also explore the concept of age assurance in the digital age, highlighting the importance of privacy-preserving solutions to protect users while complying with regulatory requirements. Filip shares insights from his current role at Liminal, where he focuses on regulatory compliance, trust and safety, risk management, and cybersecurity. He underscores the importance of a holistic approach to fraud prevention, advocating for convergence across fraud and identity teams to effectively combat sophisticated fraud tactics. Filip is the Chief Innovation Officer at Liminal, where he leads new initiatives to help organizations address challenges in identity verification and risk management. With a background in Criminology, he brings a unique perspective to the connection between technology, identity, and security. He began his career in Risk & Fraud before moving into Product Management, working at companies like Google and Airbnb. At Google, he helped launch the Age Assurance program, reaching billions of users around the world. At Airbnb, he led the rollout of identity checks for all guests and hosts in the US, improving trust and safety across the platform. Filip's experience in age verification and identity solutions has helped bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Criminology from Florida Atlantic University and Florida State University. Originally from Belgium, Filip now lives in the US with his growing family. He enjoys action movies and sports in his free time.

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This episode is 43:32 long.

This episode was published on Feb 19, 2026.

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