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How AI plays by the rules and beats financial control systems
AI-driven fraud removes the irregularities investigators typically depend on, mimicking legitimate behavior so effectively that fraudulent transactions slip past existing controls. This creates a gap in auditability, forcing examiners to rely on deeper behavioral and system-level data as primary evidence. In response, fraud detection must evolve from precedent-based approaches to proactive validation.
Written By: Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CFE, CPA, Zachary M. Kelley
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- Computers and Technology
- Cyberfraud
Cento accused of cooking up misleading tomato labels and more
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California accuses well-known Italian food distributor Cento Fine Foods of selling inauthentic, inferior products marketed and labeled as “San Marzano Certified.” Cybersecurity tech firm Group-IB identified GHOST STADIUM as the perpetrator of a scheme that defrauded soccer fans out of $470 million to $1 billion during the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. First VPN was taken down in a coordinated campaign led by authorities in France and the Netherlands with support from Europol and Eurojust. Hui Ka Yan, founder of China-based property developer Evergrande, pleaded guilty to fraud. Federal prosecutors in New York arrested SantaCon President Stefan Pildes amid allegations that he used the widely attended, charity-branded Christmas pub crawl as a fraud vehicle.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek, CFE
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
Test your organization’s readiness for deepfake attacks with tabletop and red-team exercises
Artificial intelligence is changing how fraud is perpetrated and many organizations aren’t prepared. In this column, the authors describe how conducting tabletop and red-team exercises can prepare employees to respond nimbly to AI-generated deepfake attacks.
Written By: Steve Taylor, Karen Schuler, CFE, FIP
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- Computers and Technology
- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Green doesn’t mean ‘go’ with the rise of all-green interaction fraud
As fraudsters become more adept at using artificial intelligence, the authors warn of a new threat to financial services organizations. Instead of using AI to forge flawless documents, attackers are now training systems to imitate legitimate customers’ activities to make fraudulent transactions.
Written By: Zachary M. Kelley, Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CFE, CPA
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- Computers and Technology
- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Risk Management
Authorities intensify efforts to dismantle cyber-scam centers as they spread worldwide
A 2026 UN report calls cyber-scam operations in Southeast Asia a human rights crisis as approximately 300,000 are forced into criminality in the region. The CEO of anti-human trafficking group, the Mekong Club, details the dire working conditions for people in scam centers and what governments have done — and still need to do — to shut down operations now proliferating beyond Asia.
Written By: Matt Friedman
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Schemes
From billions lost to billions saved: A blueprint for beating synthetic IDs
Synthetic identity theft, in which fraudsters stitch together real and fake identification details to create a brand-new identity, is now the fastest growing fraud threat across the globe. Here, the authors present a plan for crushing synthetic identities that could help organizations prevent billions of dollars in losses.
Written By: Dustin J. Eaton, CFE, Frank McKenna
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Cyberfraud
- Identity Theft
$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, CFE
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- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
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
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
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