OutlierCanada Profile Banner
Amber D. Scott Profile
Amber D. Scott

@OutlierCanada

Followers
4K
Following
44K
Media
1K
Statuses
6K

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

Canada
Joined September 2014
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@OutlierCanada
Amber D. Scott
8 months
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 😅
0
0
3
@Futurist_conf
Blockchain Futurist Conference
3 days
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
9
10
36
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
12 days
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)
1
2
2
@OutlierCanada
Amber D. Scott
12 days
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
Tweet card summary image
vaci2026.heysummit.com
0
0
0
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
3 months
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)
1
2
1
@EFF
EFF
3 months
Tile could avoid these issues by implementing the Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers standard we’ve been pushing for.
Tweet card summary image
eff.org
In research shared with Wired this week, security researchers detailed a series of vulnerabilities and design flaws with Life360’s Tile Bluetooth trackers that make it easy for stalkers and the
1
17
38
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
4 months
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)
1
1
1
@TheEconomist
The Economist
4 months
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
Tweet card summary image
economist.com
A world with fewer people would not be all bad
10
11
45
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
4 months
"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
0
1
2
@OutlierCanada
Amber D. Scott
4 months
Yesterday was a very busy day with an unusually early start - but the @shakepay shake streak continued ✅
0
0
3
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
5 months
@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)
0
1
1
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
5 months
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)
1
2
3
@binance
Binance
5 months
The card we all need but won’t admit 🫣
337
197
1K
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
5 months
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
0
3
5
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
5 months
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)
1
2
1
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
5 months
🎉 Welcome Maria Shamou to #TeamOutlier! Thrilled to have her admin expertise + compliance skills on board. 💚
1
1
3
@OutlierCanada
Amber D. Scott
5 months
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
tcae.glueup.com
Financial Crime Compliance, AML, Crypto Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Conference, Canada, Toronto
0
0
1
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
6 months
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)
1
1
1
@OutlierGroup
Outlier Compliance Group
6 months
@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)
0
1
1
@haseeb
Haseeb Awan - efani.com
6 months
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.
0
1
4
@officer_secret
Vladimir S. | Officer's Notes
6 months
Urgent: Update iOS Now — A Dangerous Vulnerability Found in Safari and Chrome Browsers. Apple has released an emergency update for iOS 18.6 to address a serious security vulnerability. Hackers are already exploiting it — simply visiting a website can trigger the malicious code.
48
197
770