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Prosecutors uncover marriage‑for‑money scheme and more
La Liga offers cash for piracy tip‑offs. Cambodia hands over 73 suspected scam operators to South Korea. Customs fraud ring exposed at Port of Antwerp. Eleven charged in nationwide sham‑marriage ring targeting U.S. Navy.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Fraud Schemes
U.K.’s new fraud law could reshape compliance
The U.K.’s new “failure to prevent fraud” law, effective September 2025, makes large organizations criminally liable for lacking adequate anti-fraud systems. This article examines its impact on businesses, highlights weaknesses and proposed reforms, and offers compliance strategies.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE, Martin Polaine, FCIARB, FAIADR
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
- Legal Elements of Fraud
‘Scam Goddess’ uses her powerful platform to tell fraud victims’ stories
Laci Mosley, aka “Scam Goddess,” has transformed her fascination with fraud into a successful franchise that includes the binge-worthy documentary series “Scam Goddess,” a successful podcast and a book titled “Scam Goddess: Lessons from a Life of Cons, Grifts, and Schemes.” Mosley sat down for an interview during the general session of the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference and spoke to Fraud Magazine.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Criminology and Psychology
- Fraud Schemes
Investing in the fight against fraud
The ACFE Research Institute funds real-world, actionable research that’s helping professionals detect, prevent and respond to fraud more effectively.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Career and Professional Development
- Data Analytics
The dark side of giving: Exposing charity fraud
From employees who embezzle funds to criminals who exploit disasters for profit, charitable organizations are vulnerable to many types of fraud schemes. The author reveals the methods perpetrators use to deceive donors and charities, and how organizations can protect themselves to carry out their philanthropic missions.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Nonprofit Fraud
Fraud investigations gone wrong
Failures in fraud investigations can hinder the pursuit of justice and the deterrence of fraudulent activities. The author examines two case studies that illustrate the immense impact that botched investigations can have on individuals, organizations and society.
Written By: Adesola Osuji, LLM, CFE, CISA
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Computers and Technology
- Corporate Governance
Organizations race to adopt new anti-fraud technologies after slow start, ACFE/SAS technology report shows
The ACFE and SAS release their 2022 Anti-Fraud Technology Benchmarking Report; nominations open for the 2023-2024 Board of Regents
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Career and Professional Development
The case of Little Bo Peep: The jailhouse employee
When employment circumstances change and pressures mount, criminals might disguise red flags of misbehavior. Because past actions can be a useful indicator of future behavior, background checks provide a snapshot of an applicant’s criminal, credit and employment history. Here we discuss the importance of background checks and how to properly vet your applicants.
Written By: Theresa Hicks, CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
The grand scheme of things
We all know fraud isn’t a new phenomenon. But what plays in the news can surprise even the most skilled anti-fraud professional. Cases of multimillion-dollar companies entangled in fraud now take precedence over other kinds of criminal activity. But is the high-stake game of fraud limited to multimillion-dollar organizations?
Written By: Felicia Riney, D.B.A.
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Corporate Governance
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Scourge of Healdton, Oklahoma
Healdton’s treasured treasurer took advantage of an oblivious city council and city manager and defrauded the city of at least $80,000 using three different methods. Her story shows how small nonprofits are particularly susceptible to fraudsters.
Written By: G. Stevenson Smith, Ph.D., CPA, CMA, Theresa Hrncir, Ph.D., CPA
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Corporate Governance
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
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