Today's guest, Richard, joins us to talk about one of the fastest-growing threats in today’s digital world: dating scams. He shares how these scams work, the red flags to watch out for, and practical steps to verify real matches and protect yourself. Richard breaks down what to look for, what questions to ask, actions to take when someone has been scammed, and how to report it. He also explains how identity verification tech can confirm your next match is real and how people can use this tech.
Reinhard Hochrieser is the SVP of Product and Technology at Jumio, where he drives the strategy and execution for Jumio’s ID Verification and Biometrics portfolio.
He leads cross-functional teams focused on building secure, scalable, AI-driven solutions that help businesses drive conversion and prevent fraud at scale.
Since joining Jumio in 2012, Reinhard has played a key role in the company’s transformation from a startup to a global identity verification leader.
He previously served as Vice President and Director of Product Management, where he helped scale the product organization and drive the development of AI-powered solutions used across industries like fintech, travel, healthcare, and the sharing economy.
Reinhard brings more than 15 years of experience in enterprise technology, with a strong foundation in both product leadership and engineering.
Prior to Jumio, he held product and engineering roles at KEBA Group, a market leader in automation solutions for banking and logistics.
Reinhard's background enables him to bridge the gap between complex technical systems and real-world customer needs.
He is passionate about using AI, biometrics, and privacy-first design to build the future of digital identity — one that is seamless, secure, and inclusive.
Reinhard holds both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Johannes Kepler University Linz.