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Beware the dangers of AI chatbots but embrace investigatory advantages
AI chat prompts and results can persist on third-party servers, posing security risks but also offering investigative value. The authors provide strategies to safeguard data and leverage it effectively.
Written By: Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CFE, CPA, Zachary M. Kelley
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- Computers and Technology
- Cyberfraud
- Technology
Great transformations
Fraud Magazine has always been in a state of transformation, from its start as a simple newsletter to a glossy magazine. Now, the magazine is making another big change as a digital-only publication.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Ukraine alleges $40 million defense procurement fraud and more
Ukraine accuses Ministry of Defense and arms supplier of $40 million fraud; hundreds of sub-postmasters in the U.K. falsely convicted by the U.K. Post Office; and ESPN staff members illicitly secure Emmys for "College GameDay" on-air personnel.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Fraud Risk Management
- Government Fraud
- Technology
ACFE expresses gratitude to departing president
Incoming ACFE President John Gill, J.D., CFE expresses gratitude for outgoing ACFE President and CEO Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA.
Written By: John D. Gill, J.D., CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Corporate Governance
- Ethics
- Professional and Career Development
- Technology
Out of sight, out of mind
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in remote and hybrid work that has many managers concerned about declining productivity levels. Here we examine the latest buzzwords associated with the trend, how executives and employees are coping in this new environment, and whether “stealing time” is a fraudulent act.
Written By: Donn LeVie, Jr., CFE
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Career and Professional Development
- Ethics
- Fraud Risk Management
- Fraud Schemes
ChatGPT AI voice cloning, plus fake income-tax refund scam
Don’t send in the clones! Fraudsters are using ChatGPT to replicate voices to pull off classic grandparent and family-emergency scams. And beware of this new fake income-tax refund scam.
Written By: Robert E. Holtfreter, Ph.D., CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
- Tax Fraud
Fraudsters fake diversity hires to win contracts and more
A Manhattan construction company fakes diversity hires to win government contracts; Jalisco drug cartel members scam elderly U.S. citizens with timeshare scam; and the U.K. government fights fraud with new investigative team.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Government Fraud
The rise of employment scams in the digital age
As if finding gainful employment isn’t hard enough, job seekers now must be wary of scammers posting false advertising to steal their money and personally identifiable information. Here we look at why employment scams are on the rise and how to spot the red flags.
Written By: Mandy Yousif, CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
- Identity Theft
Fraudsters, fakes and flaws
Alex Gibney’s documentaries have covered some of the biggest frauds of our times. The award-winning director talks to us about what he’s learned about the psychology of corporate fraud and more. It might not be what you expect.
Written By: Paul Kilby, CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Government Fraud
- Health Care Fraud
A case of 'Grande Frode' at BT Italy
The “Project Crane” investigation into alleged bullying and other inappropriate behavior of BT Italy executives uncovered the multi-year accounting fraud. In October 2016, BT estimated the fraud to be 145 million pounds. That number grew to 530 million pounds in just four months, and BT would lose more than 8 billion pounds in market capitalization as its shares entered a free fall.
Written By: Steve C. Morang, CFE
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- Corporate Governance
- Ethics
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
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