Amber D. Scott

Co-Founder, Chairperson & Strategic Advisor at @OutlierGroup, technology enthusiast & compliance nerd.

[Amber D. Scott @OutlierCanada]

What I think people want:
🤸Meaningful human interaction (not AI slop & engagement farming)
🖥️ Hardware & software that is owned & can be modified (not renting forever with no rights)
🚨 Protections against scams & scammers
This is a roundabout way of saying find me elsewhere 😅

[Blockchain Futurist Conference @Futurist_conf]

Our first speaker announcement of 2026 🚀

We’re excited to welcome these Web3 & AI leaders to the 9th Annual Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto 🇨🇦

📍 July 21–22 at Rebel & Cabana

Meet the speakers ⬇️
▪️@JaimeLeverton of @ReserveOne_
▪️@trevorkoverko of @JoinSapien
▪️@JanetAdamsAI of @SingularityNET
▪️@toddmshapiro of @redlightholland
▪️@lisaisloud of @SecretNetwork
▪️@forgeforth_ of @Cointelegraph
▪️Nataliya Hearn of @crypto_chicks
▪️@lifesgt of Airdropd
▪️@JanelleChalouhi of @venusventuresio
▪️Kevin Liu of @MetisL2 @MetisFdn @goatnetwork
▪️@wright_success of @FemT3ch
▪️@OutlierCanada of @OutlierGroup

See you in the future! 🔮

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

Welcome back to Weekly Cup of Compliance! ☕

We start the new year off discussing a newer reporting entity. Effective October 1, 2025, businesses that provide acquirer services for private automated banking machines (white-label ATMs) became regulated under the PCMLTFA. (1/3)

[Amber D. Scott @OutlierCanada]

For my fellow compliance & fincrime geeks, these sessions should be excellent discussions of the rapidly evolving financial crime space in 🇨🇦 and the price is right (free) https://t.co/E4s9KqWcZk #thelifecycleofdirtymoney2026

[Amber D. Scott @OutlierCanada]

@aiouy Go Habs go!

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

Think compliance is just a checkbox? Think again. ✅

Outlier's Karene Lewis shares why a strong compliance program isn’t just protection, it’s your competitive edge. While others take shortcuts and hope for the best, you’ll be the one staying ahead, protecting the business (1/2)

[EFF @EFF]

Tile could avoid these issues by implementing the Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers standard we’ve been pushing for. https://t.co/uS1FQrtz1O

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

For small & medium-sized businesses, compliance can feel overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be.

On the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, Outlier’s Co-Founder & Chairperson Amber D. Scott breaks down complex requirements into practical insights. From AML obligations to (1/2)

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Many people worry about overpopulation. But an increasing number, especially in rich countries, fret about demographic shrinkage. There are several reasons to doubt the doomsayers https://t.co/CKd3Cu3qiv

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

"Any one of us can be strong on our own, but no one achieves true badassery without community.”
— Amber D. Scott, TCAE 2025 opening remarks.

Full text: https://t.co/6qVUT5kMXb

#TCAE2025 #Compliance #AML #KnowledgeSharing #Truth

[Amber D. Scott @OutlierCanada]

Yesterday was a very busy day with an unusually early start - but the @shakepay shake streak continued ✅

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

@OutlierCanada payment systems can transform everyday transactions & can help reduce money laundering risk by creating more traceable, transparent payment records.

What’s the most convenient payment method you’ve ever used?

#WeeklyCupOfCompliance #UPI #DigitalPayments #FATF #Fintech (2/2)

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

When in Mumbai…try the local payment tech
While attending the FATF conference @OutlierCanada discovered just how easy it is to pay for goods from small vendors using India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI). Fast, simple & cash-free, it’s a great reminder of how innovative (1/2)

[Binance @binance]

The card we all need but won’t admit 🫣

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

Got an “Outlier” email from a free account (e.g., Proton/Gmail)? That’s not us. Verify the domain: @outliercanada.com or don’t engage. What to look for + what to do: https://t.co/sobrtNQb21

#FraudAlert #Cybersecurity

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

KYC isn’t just a box to tick — for cheque cashers, it may be a challenge. 📝

In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, Outlier's Karene Lewis breaks down why Know Your Customer is such a critical (and tricky) part of compliance, especially those who are newly regulated entities. (1/2)

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

🎉 Welcome Maria Shamou to #TeamOutlier! Thrilled to have her admin expertise + compliance skills on board. 💚

[Amber D. Scott @OutlierCanada]

I often think about the "missing middle" in compliance. It's why I'm delighted to be a part of @_TCAE_ 's Conference. The cost for attendance is reasonable& that's key to setting a place at the table for future leaders 🫶

https://t.co/BM5IA1EoEc

#TCAE #TCAEConference25

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

Have you ever had a moment when the signs were all there but you didn’t realize it yet? In this #WeeklyCupOfCompliance, @DavidVijan & @OutlierCanada share their take on a lighthearted moment (1/2)

[Outlier Compliance Group @OutlierGroup]

@DavidVijan @OutlierCanada and discuss the importance of leadership changes at Outlier as we mark one year of David as our CEO.

How do you spot those “signs” in your own career? Share your story below! ⬇️

#Leadership #Compliance #AML #CareerJourney #OutlierCompliance (2/2)

[Haseeb Awan - efani.com @haseeb]

Google confirmed it. Meta downplayed it. Yandex denied it.

Meanwhile, millions of Android users were silently tracked - without permission, without knowledge, without control.

Meta’s apps were covertly collecting browser data from users, including those in incognito mode. Yandex was doing the same, and had been for years. Google admitted these practices violated their privacy policies, yet the consequences remain unclear.

Meta called it a “miscommunication.”

Yandex claimed they weren’t collecting anything sensitive.

This isn’t just about data - it’s about trust. When tech giants label surveillance as “personalization,” they blur the lines between convenience and exploitation.

Because here’s what this really means:

- Your private browsing wasn’t private.
- Your app usage was silently tied to your web history.
- Your behavior was mapped and stored by apps you thought you could trust.

This isn’t theoretical. This kind of behavioral data feeds directly into the tools used in SIM swap attacks, phishing scams, and deep social engineering tactics.

When companies treat user privacy like a gray area, attackers thrive in the confusion.

It’s never been more important to take control of your digital footprint - starting with the one thing that connects all your accounts: your phone number.

The question isn’t whether your data was used.

It’s how much of it was, and who else has it now.

#cybersecurity #dataprivacy #simswap #mobileprotection #efani