James Blake, TV Presenter (BBC’s Hunting the Catfish Crime Gang) & Entrepreneur shares his extraordinary journey into the dark world of online identity theft. After discovering that his name and image were being used in global romance scams, James embarked on a multi-year investigation that exposed a sophisticated criminal network linked to human trafficking and organised fraud. Through first-hand accounts, exclusive insights from his documentary work, and a raw look at the personal and professional toll of identity fraud, James sheds light on the real-world impact of cybercrime. This session offers cybersecurity professionals a unique perspective on the human side of online scams – from the vulnerabilities that make them possible to the international scale of their operations. James’ story acts as a cautionary tale and a call to action for greater vigilance, collaboration, and ethical responsibility in the fight against cyber-enabled exploitation.
