At the forefront of combating fraud in the digital age, Zachary Allen has built a reputation as a leader in fraud prevention and cybersecurity. With over a decade of experience in the technology and e-commerce sectors, Zachary has developed innovative strategies that protect businesses and their customers from financial and reputation risks.


Meet Zachary Allen

Zachary’s career began as a software engineer, where he honed his technical skills and developed a deep understanding of digital infrastructures. Over time, his focus shifted toward tackling one of the most critical challenges in today’s online landscape: fraud prevention.

Zachary is currently the Associate Director of Fraud and Abuse at Chewy, where he leads efforts to identify emerging fraud trends and implement robust prevention strategies. Prior to this role, he served as the Software Engineering Manager for Fraud and Abuse at the same organization, where he oversaw the development of scalable, secure solutions to combat fraud in e-commerce.

His journey also includes four impactful years at C-4 Analytics, where he held roles ranging from Senior Software Engineer to Software Engineering Manager, and earlier positions at GetHuman, where he gained hands-on experience in consumer advocacy and digital security.

With a strong technical background, including expertise in industry standards and emerging trends, Zachary’s approach blends cutting-edge technology with practical solutions tailored to business needs.


Our Mission

At intelligentfraud.com, our goal is to provide insights, tools, and strategies to empower businesses to safeguard their operations. We focus on building awareness around the latest fraud prevention technologies, debunking myths, and exploring actionable steps businesses can take to stay ahead of fraudsters.

The Intelligent Fraud Blog

Hi, I’m Zachary Allen, a seasoned software engineering leader and fraud strategy specialist with over 15 years of experience turning complex challenges into transformative solutions. My career has been dedicated to building high-performing teams, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and crafting strategic frameworks to combat fraud and abuse.

Currently, I lead the Fraud and Abuse Management team at an e-commerce company, where I’ve spearheaded our enterprise-level fraud prevention strategies. Beyond technical expertise, I take pride in mentoring engineers, fostering innovation, and creating a collaborative environment that drives success.

When I’m not optimizing systems or mentoring teams, I enjoy exploring new technologies, sharing insights on engineering leadership, and tackling the ever-evolving challenges in fraud prevention.

Welcome to my blog—where technology, leadership, and innovation converge!

About

Intelligent Fraud is your go-to resource for exploring the intricate and ever-evolving world of fraud. This blog unpacks the complexities of fraud prevention, abuse management, and the cutting-edge technologies used to combat threats in the digital age. Whether you’re a professional in fraud strategy, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the mechanisms behind fraud detection, Intelligent Fraud provides expert insights, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking discussions to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Dive in and discover the intelligence behind fighting fraud.