Courtney Howell
Courtney Howell is formerly the ACFE’s community manager.
Tough life lessons from the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme
On Sept. 9, 2016, Audible released the first episode of “Ponzi Supernova: Madoff Speaks,” a six-part series hosted and reported by Steve Fishman. The series focuses on the $65 billion Ponzi scheme at Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, spearheaded by Madoff, which crumbled with the 2008 financial crisis. As many have said before me, this is a great series for fans of the “Serial” podcast, but for anti-fraud professionals this also serves as an in-depth look into a disturbing case of widespread, unchecked fraud.
Written By: Courtney Howell
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) defines personal data as information relating to an identifiable individual, directly or indirectly. That word “indirectly” is important. By having indirect identification in scope, the regulation acknowledges that the traces one leaves behind online aren’t always the obvious descriptors like names and addresses.
Written By: Courtney Howell
Fraud Is the New Black: 3 Frauds Perpetrated From Prison
In the most recent episode of the ACFE’s podcast, Fraud Talk, Julia Johnson, CFE, Research Specialist at the ACFE, breaks down three recent case studies of frauds that were committed from behind bars. She explains how the schemes were perpetrated and what fraud examiners can learn from each case.
Written By: Courtney Howell
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