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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
Monitoring and investigating human rights risk in the supply chain
Forced labor, an unfortunate reality in much of the world, may lie hidden (or in plain sight) in companies’ supply chains. Governments are taking notice, and CFEs have a key role to play in combating the problem.
Written By: Vincent M. Walden, CFE, CPA
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Decoding AI and machine learning in banking
Whether you’re drawn into a case as a fraud examiner, an auditor, or a customer encountering identity fraud, understanding credit risk modeling within financial organizations is essential. This knowledge is crucial regardless of your role because it impacts how financial products, from bank accounts to mortgages and student loans, are managed and secured globally. Appreciating how financial institutions assess the risks tied to each customer — whether an individual or a corporation — is fundamental for anyone engaged with financial services. This understanding shapes how we perceive the safety and reliability of financial products that affect everyday financial decisions.
Written By: Britta Bohlinger
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- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
Behind the blocks
Charlie Shrem was atop the cryptocurrency world as CEO of pioneering bitcoin exchange BitInstant when he was arrested for indirectly facilitating drug sales on the dark web. Now post-prison, Shrem talks to Fraud Magazine about his transformation into an evangelist for compliance and regulation in crypto and where he thinks the industry will go next.
Written By: Jason Zirkle, CFE
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- Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
Checks continue to be an attractive vehicle for fraud
People might not be writing as many checks as they did in the past, but that hasn’t stopped fraudsters from pressing on with their schemes. The author examines why check fraud continues unabated even with the rise of noncash payment options.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
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- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
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