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What AI is revealing about fraud, emotion and risk in customer conversations — featuring Jane Frankland, Mike Pappas, and host Russ Powell.

39-minute episode
Real frontline cases
2025 trends in fraud & behavior
Episode 01 · Fraud Prevention · Deepfake Voice Cloning
Runtime: 39 minutes
How deepfake callers bypass verification
Why emotional load on agents is rising
What AI sees that humans miss during live calls
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Meet the voices behind the conversation

Guest
Jane Frankland
Fraud & Cybersecurity Thought Leader
Guest
Mike Pappas
CEO & Co-Founder, Modulate
Host
Russ Powell
Founder, Sharper B2B Marketing
Latest Episode
"When Fraud Sounds Human:
How AI Voice Cloning Is Rewriting Risk"

In this episode, we unpack the new reality of voice interactions where deepfake callers sound indistinguishable from real customers, aggression is rising across service environments, and teams are carrying more emotional weight than ever before.

Whether you're in voice operations in Insurance, Retail, Call Centres or more, this episode offers essential insights into how voice channels are evolving and why companies can no longer afford to listen passively.

We explore real cases from the frontlines, dissect the psychological toll on agents, and reveal how voice intelligence is becoming the new standard for enterprise protection.

47%

increase in fraud attempts flagged

3.2×

faster detection of emotional risk

89%

of voice data goes unreviewed

"We're entering a new era of fraud where voice cloning, emotional manipulation, and real-time risk signals change everything. This episode breaks down what teams must prepare for."

— Jane Frankland, Mike Pappas & Russ Powell

Key Takeaways

Why this episode matters for your team

Voice intelligence is transforming how organizations protect their customers, employees, and bottom line.

Detect AI voice fraud before it escalates

Identify synthetic voices and deepfake attempts in real-time, protecting your organization from sophisticated fraud schemes.

Identify emotional signals that predict customer risk

Understand the subtle cues in voice that indicate frustration, deception, or escalating aggression before they become problems.

Reduce frontline burnout through real-time insights

Support your agents with AI-powered alerts and guidance, reducing emotional load and improving job satisfaction.

Prevent compliance failures caused by missed cues

Automatically flag conversations that may indicate regulatory risk, ensuring nothing critical slips through the cracks.

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