Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
Frank S. Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA, is an attorney in Illinois. Contact him at frankperri@hotmail.com.
Knowing the red flags of red-collar fraudsters could save your life
Unlike nonviolent white-collar criminals, red-collar criminals commit acts of violence to conceal their crimes. This article describes the red flags that signal red collar criminals' propensity for violence.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
Corporate teamwork’s impact on collective fraud participation
In any organization, tone at the top matters. Leaders who emphasize teamwork without building a strong ethical foundation risk creating an environment prone to collusive fraud. The author offers advice for mitigating collective rationalization and reducing the risk of collusive fraud within a corporation.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
Evading suspicion through political networking
Sam Bankman-Fried, Elizabeth Holmes and Bernard Madoff. What do they have in common? They apparently used their outsized social influence in their professional networks to illegally expand their bank accounts and prolong their crimes. Fraud fighters can’t also be duped by their wily ways.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
The criminal mind of a fraudster
White-collar criminals are adept at manipulating and exploiting the goodwill of others to carry out their schemes. Recognizing and understanding these behaviors are important ingredients in the fight against financial fraud. In this article, the author details criminal thinking traits through case studies of some of the most infamous white-collar fraudsters and provides strategies and tools that fraud examiners can use to recognize those traits.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
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