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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
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
The high risk of fraud in the cannabis industry
As jurisdictions across the globe legalize cannabis and entrepreneurs look to grow their fortunes, fraudsters lie in wait ready to exploit this burgeoning multibillion-dollar industry. The author, an accountant with expertise in legal cannabis businesses, details the types of schemes affecting the industry and what fraud examiners should know about preventing fraud in this growing field.
Written By: Angela Mays, CFE
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Thai woman accused of blackmailing monks in three-year scheme totaling $11.9 million and more
In a scandal that’s shaken Thailand’s Buddhist community, police arrested a woman known as “Ms. Golf” in July 2025 for a three-year scheme in which she allegedly blackmailed monks after having sexual relationships with them.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Bribery and Corruption
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Schemes
Use a multilayered approach to prevent and detect fraud in state government agencies
A fraudulent invoice sent to a state police agency exposes the challenges that state agencies often face in preventing fraud. The author recounts this case of invoice fraud to Fraud Magazine and provides strategies for state agencies to better protect themselves against such schemes.
Written By: Ryan Durbin, D.B.A., CFE
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- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Government Fraud
We must be ‘Battle Buddies’ for military veteran victims of fraudulent abuse
On battlefields, soldiers have traditionally teamed up with ‘Battle Buddies’ so that no one is left behind. The authors encourage anti-fraud practitioners to help prevent and detect elder fraud, especially among military vets — a particularly vulnerable population.
Written By: Michele P. Bratina, Ph.D., John Schwartz, Kate Kleinert
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Schemes
A ‘Croc’ of a stock
Companies may engage in a deceptive practice known as channel stuffing when facing pressure to meet short-term sales targets or enhance stock price.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
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- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Risk Management
Hackers cash out in Bybit crypto heist and more
Hackers cash out $300 million from attack on crypto exchange, Bybit; fraud concerns plague academic journals; student loan fraud in the U.K.
Written By: John Duffley
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- Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Government Fraud
National Public Data confirms 2.9 billion-record data breach and more
National Public Data confirms cybercriminals conducted massive data breach involving 2.9 billion records; Missouri woman is arrested for attempting to steal Graceland mansion; and Robert Telles is sentenced for the murder of Las Vegas Review-Journal investigative reporter Jeff German.
Written By: Crystal Zuzek
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- Cyberfraud
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
Check fraud hits home
Despite the diminishing use of checks in the U.S., check fraud is on the rise. The author recounts her own brush with attempted check fraud and highlights how businesses — large and small — can protect sensitive customer information.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
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- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
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