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Lessons in student loan fraud
In 2025, the U.K.’s education secretary ordered an investigation into allegations of millions of pounds of student loans claimed by a suspected network of fraudsters. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Education introduced measures to curb rising identity theft and fraud in federal aid programs. With high-profile cases of organized crime exploiting funds meant for students, Fraud Magazine examines fraud in school financial aid and strategies for prevention and detection.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Identity Theft
Jaco de Jager, CFE
Jaco de Jager learned to spot signs of fraudulent activity through his early work experiences and has helped prevent internal and external fraud at financial institutions and insurance companies. As CEO of ACFE South Africa, de Jager expanded the network in Africa and greatly contributed to the Chapter’s growth.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Insurance Fraud
Fighting vintage forgeries with 21st century technology
Counterfeit wine is an age-old fraud scheme, but today’s tracing technologies make combating wine forgery more palatable. Here’s how to fight vintage fraud with current technologies.
Written By: Kevin Hanratty, CFE, CPA
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
U.K.’s new fraud law could reshape compliance
The U.K.’s new “failure to prevent fraud” law, effective September 2025, makes large organizations criminally liable for lacking adequate anti-fraud systems. This article examines its impact on businesses, highlights weaknesses and proposed reforms, and offers compliance strategies.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE, Martin Polaine, FCIARB, FAIADR
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
- Legal Elements of Fraud
Viewing fraud through the Telescope Model of Rationalization
Rationalization — how someone justifies behavior — isn’t always the focus of fraud examinations, but the authors of this article say that understanding it can help make fraud examinations more effective. Through the lens of a former health care executive convicted of defrauding his investors, the authors explain the mechanics of rationalization and provide a framework for better understanding why some people ultimately commit fraud.
Written By: Timothy Hedley, Ph.D., CFE, CPA/CFF, Sreedhar Potarazu, M.D.
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- Criminology and Psychology
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Visual control can strengthen anti-fraud strategies in global retail
The author examines fraud prevention in the retail industry and how visual controls can help deter fraud.
Written By: Dr. Princely Dibia, Ph.D., CFE, FHEA
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- Business Development and Marketing
- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
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
Celebrating a quarter-century of Fraud Week
International Fraud Awareness Week, or Fraud Week, is celebrating 25 years of community anti-fraud education.
Written By: Stefanie Hallgren, CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
Faking Amazon refunds for PII and more
Fraudsters always find new ways to steal PII and money. This time, they’re sending customers to fake websites for fake Amazon refunds and putting a 21st century twist on a classic jury duty scheme. Plus, the FBI cautions that identity thieves are revictimizing people by posing as lawyers offering to recover funds for crypto investment scheme victims.
Written By: Robert E. Holtfreter, Ph.D., CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
Fraud examiners can untangle the notes of music publishing royalties
Fraud examiners may be unfamiliar with the inner workings of the music publishing industry, but their investigative skills are in demand. The author identifies areas where fraud examiners may encounter risks, red flags, and opportunities to add value through audits, investigations and fraud prevention.
Written By: Bilarys Ramírez-Pizarro, CFE
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- Contract and Procurement Fraud
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
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