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Introducing Spec ID: Journey Data™ Fingerprinting
Journey Data™ spans every user interaction from the first page view to account creation and beyond—sometimes hundreds of signals in a single session. Spec ID fuses device, network, and behavioral data into a durable digital identifier.
Co-Founder & CEO
WEBINAR | Inside the Mind of an ATO Fraudster: How They Attack and How to Fight Back
Spec CEO & Co-Founder Nate Kharrl and Senior Fraud Strategy Manager Shawn Colpitts, CPFPP step into the shoes of bad actors—walking through exactly how they infiltrate accounts, evade detection, and cash out.
Senior Marketing Manager
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New Year, New Threats: Key Fraud Trends to Prepare for in 2025
Advances in technology, coupled with new digital touchpoints, are creating both challenges and opportunities for fraudsters. For fraud teams, staying ahead means understanding the trends that will shape the coming year and implementing defenses that can handle these complex threats.
Senior Marketing Manager
Fraud Fighting: How to Spot Patterns and Stay Ahead of Attacks
Fraud is always happening—you just can’t always see it. That’s the hard truth I’ve learned after years of chasing fraudsters through payment systems, customer accounts, and even fake reviews. If you’re a fraud fighter, you’ve probably seen it too.
Senior Fraud Strategy Manager
“With Spec, we can mitigate fraudulent activity, protect our revenue, and create a better user experience so that Indiegogo can remain a trusted crowdsourcing platform.”
Payments Manager
