Fraudcast – one step ahead of fraudsters

Criminals are not only phishing for bank details but often manipulate their victims into making and confirming payments to fraudsters themselves during a telephone conversation. One such type of scam is a safe account scam. Marko Erämaa of the National Bureau of Investigation and Nordea’s anti-fraud experts Sara Helin and Lasse Riihimäki illustrate how criminals manipulate people during phone calls and how you can spot a scam.

Can’t see the video? You can listen to Fraudcast directly on the following platforms: Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. The podcast is in Finnish. However, subtitles are available in Swedish and English on Youtube.

Episode published on 20 November 2025.

Fraudcast: Our guest host Merja Mähkä and the ABC of fraud awareness

What are the current trends in investment scams and what kind of romance and phishing scams are going around right now? Investor and influencer Merja Mähkä joins Fraudcast as a guest host, presenting questions from her Instagram followers about scams to Nordea’s fraud prevention experts Lasse Riihimäki and Sara Helin.

Can’t see the video? You can listen to Fraudcast directly on the following platforms: Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. The podcast is in Finnish. However, subtitles are available in Swedish and English on Youtube.

Episode published on 13 November 2025.

Criminals recruit young people as money mules online by asking them to receive funds in their accounts for a small fee. What does money laundering mean? Nordea’s anti-fraud experts Lasse Riihimäki and Sara Helin explain how you can avoid becoming a money mule and why you should never let anyone else use your account or your online banking credentials for money transfers.

Can’t see the video? You can listen to Fraudcast directly on the following platforms: Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. The podcast is in Finnish. However, subtitles are available in Swedish and English on Youtube.

Episode published on 6 November 2025.

How can fraudsters target you through your phone or mobile device? Do you know what robocalls are – and how they were prevented in Finland almost completely? 

Learn the answer by listening to the discussion between Nordea’s anti-fraud experts Sara Helin and Lasse Riihimäki and Elisa’s Chief Information Security Officer Teemu Mäkelä. Other topics discussed include mobile certificate, malware and anti-fraud collaboration between banks, telecom companies and authorities.

Can’t see the video? You can listen to Fraudcast directly on the following platforms: Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. The podcast is in Finnish. However, subtitles are available in Swedish and English on Youtube.

Episode published on 23 October 2025.

Can I trust my own eyes and ears online any longer, as AI can create a deepfake video of anyone in just a few seconds? Luckily, AI can also be used to fight fraud. Nordea's anti-fraud experts Lasse Riihimäki and Sara Helin discuss AI and cybercrime with Head of Threat Intelligence Laura Kankaala from F-Secure.

Can’t see the video? You can listen to Fraudcast directly on the following platforms: Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. The podcast is in Finnish. However, subtitles are available in Swedish and English on Youtube.

Episode published on 9 October 2025.

The second season of Fraudcast kicks off with a discussion on romance scams. What is a romance scam? How can you spot them and keep yourself safe? Nordea's anti-fraud experts Sara Helin and Lasse Riihimäki also discuss five myths about romance scams and explain what you should pay attention to and what you should do if you suspect that your loved one may have fallen victim to a scammer.

Can’t see the video? You can listen to Fraudcast directly on the following platforms: Spotify, SoundCloud and YouTube. The podcast is in Finnish. However, subtitles are available in Swedish and English on Youtube.

Episode published on 25 September 2025.