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SSUK unite female leaders to drive the future of fraud prevention
Members from finance, tech and telco discuss what it takes to drive cross-sector collaboration and progress.
SSUK brought together a powerhouse panel of female leaders from across its membership for a dynamic, high-level discussion on what it takes to overcome barriers and deliver cross-sector fraud prevention.
The leaders driving this conversation were:
- Penny Clarke, Director of Fraud, Credit Risk & Operational Compliance, Virgin Media O2
- Rima Amin, Security Policy Manager, Meta
- Sara Cass, Compliance Oversight, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, IFX Payments
- Bethan Wearmouth, Senior Manager Fraud Systems and Controls, Lloyds Banking Group
Moderated by Ruth Evans, Chair of Stop Scams UK, the conversation struck a balance between reflection and forward focus that enabled an open exchange grounded in real experience. Panellists and audience members offered hard-won insights on data sharing, working across sectors and actionable outcomes. Through this, the fourth wall was broken and the familiar blockers raised steered the conversation towards practical, actionable lessons.
A consistent theme emerged: real progress depends on our collective understanding of the pressures and priorities across different industries. Panellists challenged assumptions that limit data sharing, called for conversations beyond organisational echo chambers, and explored where stronger collaboration can unlock better outcomes.
SSUK’s Blocked SIMs programme was highlighted as a tangible example of what collaboration can achieve, not just in ambition, but in actionable delivery. Panellists spoke enthusiastically to the progress already made, and candidly shared the cultural barriers broken down to work with cross-sector partners.
Hosted by the Fraud Women’s Network, the event celebrated female leadership across fraud and financial crime and marked a step in its growing relationship with Stop Scams UK – rooted in a shared commitment to creating conversations that deliver further impact.
“It was a delight to chair a discussion that highlighted Stop Scams UK’s role in the future of fraud prevention, with a particular focus on female leadership driving innovation in the sector. Promoting the work of women in financial crime, enabling connection, and supporting the next generation of leaders is vital. I hope this marks the start of a strong alliance rooted in our shared commitment to tackling fraud collaboratively.”
Ruth Evans, Chair of Stop Scams UK
“The Fraud Women’s Network has always been about encouraging and supporting women working in fraud and financial crime. It was inspiring to hear from a strong all‑female panel about the leadership skills needed for the future, and the importance of building relationships and trust across sectors to tackle fraud effectively. We look forward to hearing more about how Stop Scams UK are achieving that.”
Katy Worobec, Deputy Chair of the Fraud Women’s Network
