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Counterfeit guitars flood global markets
The rising demand for musical instruments like guitars means more opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of lax trademark laws and sell modified fake instruments to unsuspecting victims. The author, a guitar enthusiast himself, breaks down the elements of this fraud scheme and provides ways for music lovers and fraud examiners alike to avoid common scams and fight counterfeit fraud.
Written By: Donn LeVie, Jr., CFE
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- Consumer Fraud and Scams
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
Watch out for scams involving discount utility services, million-dollar prizes and unemployment benefits
The latest identity theft schemes involve convincing victims to pay with gift cards to receive steep discounts on utility services, paying to claim a million-dollar prize and using stolen identities to file unemployment claims.
Written By: Robert E. Holtfreter, Ph.D., CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Identity Theft
Measure your internal anti-fraud strategy with the ACFE’s 2025 in-house investigation teams benchmarking report
Findings from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) In-House Fraud Investigation Teams: 2025 Benchmarking Report show that internal fraud teams want more investigative personnel, effective training and resources. Company leaders and anti-fraud professionals alike may use the findings from this report to evaluate their investigative efforts, identify areas for improvement and plan future anti-fraud strategies.
Written By: Emily Homer, Ph.D., CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
The evolution of PAN enumeration attacks: Tackling a growing threat to payment security
By exploiting automated processes, fraudsters can bypass payment security measures at a faster, subtler rate. The authors explain how payment-processing companies can increase their defenses and better protect their customers against this growing threat to their security.
Written By: Dustin J. Eaton, CFE, Marcus Vinson
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- Cyberfraud
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
The dark side of giving: Exposing charity fraud
From employees who embezzle funds to criminals who exploit disasters for profit, charitable organizations are vulnerable to many types of fraud schemes. The author reveals the methods perpetrators use to deceive donors and charities, and how organizations can protect themselves to carry out their philanthropic missions.
Written By: Rasha Kassem, Ph.D., CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Nonprofit Fraud
Infiltrating the IT industry
Companies across the globe have unknowingly hired remote information technology workers acting on behalf of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Using stolen identities and gaining access to sensitive data, the workers illicitly generate revenue for the DPRK’s Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and ballistic missiles programs (weapons program). The author breaks down elements of the scheme and provides tactics for organizations to avoid hiring bad actors.
Written By: Trisha Gangadeen, CFE
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- Computers and Technology
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
Statement on fraud risk and enforcement priorities in the U.S.
ACFE CEO John Warren, J.D., CFE, discusses the new presidential administration's policies and executive orders regarding anti-fraud laws and enforcement.
Written By: John Warren, J.D., CFE
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- Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Government Fraud
Transience and transformation in the digital age
In 1995, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) hired a young editor named Dick Carozza, CFE, to turn a newsletter into a magazine. It’s three decades later, and Fraud Magazine is set for another transformation. This is our last printed issue as we tackle a new assignment: delivering the latest fraud prevention and detection content in a digital-only format.
Written By: John D. Gill, J.D., CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
Gabriella Marshall, CFE
Gabriella Marshall, CFE, major case consultant at Nationwide Insurance, discusses the benefits of earning the Certified Fraud Examiner credential, her professional background, her greatest achievement and more.
Written By: Anna Brahce
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
Corporate teamwork’s impact on collective fraud participation
In any organization, tone at the top matters. Leaders who emphasize teamwork without building a strong ethical foundation risk creating an environment prone to collusive fraud. The author offers advice for mitigating collective rationalization and reducing the risk of collusive fraud within a corporation.
Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA
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- Corporate Governance
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Risk Management
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