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$285 million gone: Drift Protocol breached and more
Fake illnesses fuel a $20 million Mount Everest insurance scam. Crypto‑funded fake IDs land OnlyFake's founder in court. Authorities uncover digital arrest fraud in India. Drift Protocol's April Fool's Day breach results in losses of about $285 million.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
Hospice fraud explodes in Los Angeles and more
Cambodia targets scam syndicates with a historic new law. As a Russia-linked billing scheme unfolds, the U.S. halts new Medicare suppliers. More than 700 Los Angeles hospices are flagged for fraud. Jalen Smith, a key fixer in a major U.S. college basketball point‑shaving scheme, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery for manipulating NCAA games to profit from illegal betting.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Health Care Fraud
- Money Laundering
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour exposes ticket resale fraud
High-demand cultural events, like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, create temporary but intense economies that may encourage fraud in ticket resale markets and other areas. Here are components of a stress test for digital payments, secondary markets and consumer protection spheres, plus principles and lessons for fraud examiners.
Written By: Kishani Udugampola, Ph.D., CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
Protecting kids online and safeguarding tax data
Many countries are considering banning kids’ social media accounts. Australia has already taken the leap. But for all other wary parents, here’s help to protect their children from ubiquitous scams on their devices. And with U.S. tax season approaching, here are ways to safeguard tax professional firms and their clients from identity theft.
Written By: Robert E. Holtfreter, Ph.D., CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
- Identity Theft
Massive elder fraud network uncovered and more
Four men extradited in $5 million grandparent scam, pageant owners entangled in fraud and trafficking scandals, flood control corruption scandal sparks arrests and protests, and two executives convicted in $233 million ACA fraud scheme.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Contract and Procurement Fraud
- Money Laundering
Consumer studies can estimate missing cash
Consumer cash-use studies like the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Consumer Payment Choice study can be an effective means of estimating missing funds in cash skimming cases. The authors explain how they’ve used these studies in fraud cases and how fraud examiners may deploy these studies.
Written By: Amy Cooper, Ph.D., CFE, CPA, Robert Logan, Ph.D., Ken Abramowicz, Ph.D.
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Data Analytics
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
Fraud examiners can untangle the notes of music publishing royalties
Fraud examiners may be unfamiliar with the inner workings of the music publishing industry, but their investigative skills are in demand. The author identifies areas where fraud examiners may encounter risks, red flags, and opportunities to add value through audits, investigations and fraud prevention.
Written By: Bilarys Ramírez-Pizarro, CFE
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- Contract and Procurement Fraud
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
‘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
Blaze the trail with the latest anti-fraud techniques and tools at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
Thousands of fraud fighters will gather in-person in Nashville, Tennessee, and virtually at this year’s ACFE Global Fraud Conference in June to learn from leaders in the anti-fraud field and hear from world-class keynote speakers.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
5 most scandalous fraud cases of 2024
Fraudsters work year-round to perpetrate their schemes. Fraud Magazine also works year-round tracking the news for those schemes we believe will live in infamy and serve as cases for anti-fraud professionals to study for years to come. Here are the most scandalous frauds of 2024.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE, Crystal Zuzek, Anna Brahce
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- Cyberfraud
- Financial Institution Fraud
- Fraud Schemes
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