Comedian and BAFTA Shortlisted Documentary Maker, who was one of the first major victims of Identity theft in the UK.
Comedian and BAFTA Shortlisted Documentary Maker, who was one of the first major victims of Identity theft in the UK.
UK
After being a victim of identity theft, the comedian has made comedy shows and documentaries about his experience
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“Bennett relays his personal experience of identity theft in an entertaining and funny way which has really engaged our staff across the organisation. The feedback we have received about Bennett’s presentation has been exceptional and people really understand the consequences of what can happen if things go wrong.”
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Years later, Bennett wrote, directed and presented a television Documentary on the subject. In the programme, which was critically acclaimed by all the major Press and described as ‘Fascinating and Disturbing’, Bennett proved the ease of Identity Theft by first stealing the identities of the general public and then stealing identity of the British Home Secretary. As a result of the programme, the UK Driving License Application Form had to be changed.
Bennett has spoken at numerous anti-fraud and anti-corruption conventions around the world where he’s been highly praised for his funny, honest and hard-hitting talks on identity theft and fraud. He has written a book on the subject, Heard The One About Identity Theft? which has been sold worldwide.
Bennett has appeared as a Fraud Expert on Sky, Channel 4, ITV and the BBC and he received an “Unsung Hero Award” for his work in Fraud and Cyber Security.
See keynotes with Bennett ArronA funny, engaging, disturbing and emotional talk on Fraud and Identity Theft. This 30 – 40 minutes talk, followed by a Q & A, explains how Bennett became one of the first major victims of Identity theft in the UK, how no one could help him to clear his name and how he ended up becoming penniless and homeless. The talk also shows how Bennett tracked down the fraudster himself and handed his name and address to the police. In addition, Bennett explains how he himself later became a fraudster for a television documentary and how stole the identities of the general public before going on to steal the identity of the British Home Secretary!
Audience Takeaways:
Very Professional. Would recommend!
Agnes Psathas
“Having Bennett join us at National Lottery HQ during Cyber Security Awareness month was fantastic. He really engaged the audience and made them stop and think about the importance information security and the real impact on people when it goes wrong.”
David Boda, Head of Information Security, Camelot
“Your presentation was so funny…everybody loved you”
McAfee
Bennett is a gifted comedian who appreciates just what it takes to host a trade awards show and have the audience loving every single minute. Outstanding!
Mark Emmott
Perfect subject matter for our conference. Funny, engaging, educational and terrifying!
The best presentation that I have seen at any conference
Bob Seaman
The feedback we have received about Bennett’s presentation has been exceptional and people really understand the consequences of what can happen if things go wrong.
Gareth Conway
“Perfect subject matter for our conference. Funny, engaging, educational and terrifying!”
Darran Blount, CEO
How has identity theft changed your life?
At the time it changed my life completely, and to an extent it still has repercussions (but you’ll have to hear me speak to know all the facts!) The police refer to Identity Theft as a ‘victimless crime’. They’re wrong. Just because nothing tangible has been taken – ie a laptop/DVD player etc – doesn’t mean there’s no victim. A laptop can be replaced, having a zero credit rating and not being able to open bank accounts, get a mortgage etc is a more difficult problem to resolve. It took me almost 2 years!
What types of clients typically book you?
I’m either booked as a comedian/awards host etc or as a keynote or after dinner speaker on the subject of Identity Theft. I have performed for Gartner (where I am still to this day the highest-rated speaker they’ve ever had), McAfee, Santander, Experian, Thatchers… I have also performed at 12 separate events for Royal Mail and I was the opening keynote speaker at Auscert in Australia in front of 2000 delegates.
Why is it important that people learn more about fraud & identity theft and how it works?
If people learn more about it then they will not only know how to avoid it more but also how to deal with it should it ever happen to them.
Can you give some advice to those who have experienced identity theft?
Have regular Credit Reports or ideally sign with one of the Credit Reference Agencies which let you know if anything untoward is happening on your accounts.
How do you work with clients to prepare your keynotes?
I’m usually booked by clients who have seen me or by recommendations and they know that I have a talk which can be between 30 and 40 minutes and which can include a Powerpoint Presentation and video clips for the (BAFTA shortlisted) documentary I made. They know that the talk will be funny as well as interesting/entertaining/emotional so they just leave me to it.
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