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Beyond the Booking: Fighting Fraud While Protecting the Customer Experience

Do you ever go to buy something online, but find that you first have to create an account, download an app, prove you're not a robot, submit verification codes… and wonder why we're making it so hard to take your money?!The shift to online shopping has revolutionised the travel industry in the last 20 years - it's never been easier to plan a trip from the comfort of your own home. However, as a trillion-dollar industry, it's also attracted the attention of fraudsters. As the technology advances, so do they - constantly innovating new ways to take advantage of online platforms.In this talk I'll discuss the wide range of ways the online travel industry has been targeted, what we're doing at Viator to stay one step ahead, and how we balance serving our customers with keeping them protected.

Emily Middleton
Emily MiddletonViator

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Wednesday, June 11, 14:00-14:50
Room 4A
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Do you ever go to buy something online, but find that you first have to create an account, download an app, prove you're not a robot, submit verification codes… and wonder why we're making it so hard to take your money?!The shift to online shopping has revolutionised the travel industry in the last 20 years - it's never been easier to plan a trip from the comfort of your own home. However, as a trillion-dollar industry, it's also attracted the attention of fraudsters. As the technology advances, so do they - constantly innovating new ways to take advantage of online platforms.In this talk I'll discuss the wide range of ways the online travel industry has been targeted, what we're doing at Viator to stay one step ahead, and how we balance serving our customers with keeping them protected.
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Emily Middleton

Emily Middleton

Viator

UK

Emily is a Principal Software Engineer with 17 years of experience building and scaling backend systems.
She began her career in the heavily regulated world of financial reporting, before moving to focus on payments and fulfilment within eCommerce platforms.
Emily currently works for Viator, providing a safe and secure booking experience for travellers.

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