Jennifer Pitt

Senior Analyst, Fraud & Security

Jennifer is a senior analyst in Javelin’s Fraud & Security practice.  She analyzes data and trends and provides recommendations to financial professionals regarding best practices for fraud prevention and cybersecurity. 

Prior to joining Javelin, Jennifer worked at a large bank as Quality Control for fraud and money laundering investigations. Prior to that role, Jennifer was in law enforcement, conducting complex fraud and money laundering investigations. Her specific areas of expertise include identity fraud and elder financial exploitation.  Jennifer is a Certified Fraud Examiner with a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. And she will soon complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, specializing in cyber fraud.

Latest Insights

September, 2024
Impact Note
TikTok Users Encourage Check Fraud: Banks Must Address The ‘Glitch’

Users of TikTok and other social media platforms have accelerated check fraud by exploiting known gaps in check fraud detection processes. The viral TikTok Chase Bank “glitch” post...

September, 2024
Javelin Report
The Pervasiveness of Check Fraud: Banks Are Paying the Price

Among fraud losses, check fraud ranks the highest within several financial institutions. Paper checks—containing an abundance of valuable sensitive information—are prime targets fo...

August, 2024
Impact Note
Employees: The Weakest Link, Even for Security Powerhouses

No company is immune from insider attacks. Employees are the weakest link in the prevention of cybersecurity attacks and are actually the cause of many major cybersecurity incident...

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