In this episode, I'm joined by risk and compliance expert Oonagh van den Berg to dive deep into a growing and shocking trend: the victim-blaming culture inside financial institutions. We explore real-life cases of scam victims — including a heartbreaking story of a 90-year-old man losing his entire life savings — and how banks often fail to protect or support those they should be helping most.00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Today's Topic00:20 – How Banks Are Failing Scam Victims01:00 – The Language of Victim-Blaming02:15 – Psychological Impact on Victims03:00 – Real Story: 90-Year-Old Man Loses Life Savings06:00 – No Fraud Alerts: Bank Control Failures09:00 – The Cost of Fighting Back Against Scams12:00 – Systemic Issues: Regulator & Police Response14:00 – Crypto Scams & Remote Access Fraud17:00 – Why Scam Education is Critical20:00 – APP Scam Reimbursements & Rising Challenges23:00 – Who Protects the Public?26:00 – Final Thoughts: Speak Up & Educate OthersIf you or someone you know has been affected by scams, this episode you can contact Oonagh: ⁠info@rawcompliance.com⁠ http://www.rawcompliance.com/🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on financial crime, compliance, and protecting yourself in an increasingly digital world.#Scams #Banking #FinancialCrime #FraudAwareness #RogueTraderPodcast #VictimBlaming #FinancialSecurity #ProtectTheVulnerable #CryptoScams