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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
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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
5 most scandalous fraud cases of 2025
Cyber breaches and cryptocurrency scams dominated headlines in 2025 as fraudsters leveraged cutting-edge technology to steal billions. Yet, amid these high-tech schemes, some old-school fraud tactics resurfaced. Discover Fraud Magazine’s roundup of the year’s most notorious cases, as selected by the ACFE Advisory Council.
Written By: Anna Brahce, Crystal Zuzek, Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Schemes
- Health Care Fraud
18 arrested for global credit card scheme and more
Eurojust coordinates a takedown of an international credit card scheme, researchers develop a tool for detecting food fraud, Meta profits from scam ads, and ex-founder and CEO of Beneficient is indicted for a scheme that triggered a bankruptcy.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Cyberfraud
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
Scam compound operator indicted for fraud and more
In a sweeping indictment unsealed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Chen Zhi, the 37-year-old chair of Cambodia-based Prince Holding Group, is accused of masterminding one of the largest forced labor and cryptocurrency fraud operations in modern history. Austrian ex-property tycoon René Benko has been sentenced to two years in prison. Messaging platform Discord has revealed that approximately 70,000 users may have had their official identification photos exposed following a cyberattack on a third-party age verification provider. Wendy Osefo, a sociology professor at Wesleyan University and cast member of “The Real Housewives of Potomac,” was arrested in Maryland alongside her husband, Eddie, on 16 counts of insurance fraud.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
- Cyberfraud
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