Jason Zirkle, CFE
Behind the blocks
Charlie Shrem was atop the cryptocurrency world as CEO of pioneering bitcoin exchange BitInstant when he was arrested for indirectly facilitating drug sales on the dark web. Now post-prison, Shrem talks to Fraud Magazine about his transformation into an evangelist for compliance and regulation in crypto and where he thinks the industry will go next.
Written By: Jason Zirkle, CFE
Coronavirus fraudsters add to the anxiety and misery
The growing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global concern. It threatens to disrupt everything from international travel and supply chains to health care operations and the global economy. Like other natural disasters, the outbreak has also become an opportunity for fraudsters to cash in on public fears.
Written By: Jason Zirkle, CFE
Ponzi schemes and the pandemic... a perfect storm?
If 2020 wasn’t bad enough, some experts believe the COVID-19 pandemic is creating the perfect conditions for an increase in Ponzi schemes. Here’s some advice on how best to deal with this type of fraud and why these schemes persist.
Written By: Jason Zirkle, CFE
Phony drug rehab facilities addicted to fraud
When the U.S. Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, the for-profit drug rehab industry was essentially given a blank check to treat people struggling with addiction. In the decade since, many of these underregulated businesses — rife with fraud, waste and abuse — have commoditized addicts. Through the lens of a recent high-profile criminal case in California, here’s the background on the issue, and some advice from experts on how to combat this unique type of provider fraud.
Written By: Jason Zirkle, CFE
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