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37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference keynotes guide the way in the fight against fraud
With more than 5,700 in-person and virtual anti-fraud professionals in attendance, the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference became the second-most attended event in ACFE history. The conference offered attendees more than 90 educational sessions, including prominent keynote speakers whose investigations, films and advocacy serve as beacons of light, guiding the way in the fight against fraud and corruption.
Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE, Crystal Zuzek, CFE, Anna Brahce, CFE, Kelsey Copeland
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- Accounting and Auditing
- Technology
- Whistleblowing and Hotlines
Silent exploits: Detecting transactional blind spots that slip past controls
Bad actors evade detection and scale attacks by exploiting overlooked transactional patterns that automated alert systems don’t always recognize. Here’s how to thwart these attacks and elevate anti-fraud defenses with a framework to identify early warning signs and coordinate cross-functional responses.
Written By: Sunny Banerjee, CFE
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- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Technology
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
Renewing strength in our purpose at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference
ACFE President John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, discusses the energizing effects of attending ACFE Annual Global Fraud Conferences, and in particular, the 35th Annual Global Fraud Conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in June.
Written By: John D. Gill, J.D., CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Technology
The flawless fraud of real-time deepfakes
The use of real-time deepfakes, where fraudsters use video or audio generated with artificial intelligence to replicate someone’s voice, image and movements as the scheme is happening, is the latest way that fraudsters are perpetrating a host of frauds. In this article, the authors describe real-time deepfake schemes and what can be done to combat them.
Written By: Zachary M. Kelley, Carolyn Conn, Ph.D., CFE, CPA
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- Technology
Ukraine alleges $40 million defense procurement fraud and more
Ukraine accuses Ministry of Defense and arms supplier of $40 million fraud; hundreds of sub-postmasters in the U.K. falsely convicted by the U.K. Post Office; and ESPN staff members illicitly secure Emmys for "College GameDay" on-air personnel.
Written By: Anna Brahce, CFE
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- Fraud Risk Management
- Government Fraud
- Technology
A bad return on your money
Investors have been losing their money to scammers since ancient times, but the scale and the cost of investment fraud has only grown in a digital age that has made it easier for fraudsters to steal hard-earned savings. Here we look at some of the different types of investment fraud and the red flags to watch out for.
Written By: Susan Mangiero, Ph.D., CFE, CFA
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- Computers and Technology
- Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
- Fraud Investigation and Examination
- Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Fraud Schemes
- Technology
Measure and monitor your fraud risk management program success
‘Tis the season to set company goals. As we wrap up 2023 and look to the new year, ponder this: What are some of the key performance indicators (KPIs) companies use to measure the effectiveness of their fraud risk management program? Here, we explore some leading examples of anti-fraud KPIs that drive business value.
Written By: Vincent M. Walden, CFE, CPA
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- Corporate Governance
- Data Analytics
- Technology
ACFE expresses gratitude to departing president
Incoming ACFE President John Gill, J.D., CFE expresses gratitude for outgoing ACFE President and CEO Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA.
Written By: John D. Gill, J.D., CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Corporate Governance
- Ethics
- Professional and Career Development
- Technology
Four strategies for increasing organizational agility
Rapid changes in technology have meant that work environments now demand faster decisions at all levels, creating the type of conditions where fraudsters thrive. Here we look at how organizations and fraud examiners can best face these challenges in an increasingly agile age.
Written By: Donn LeVie, Jr., CFE
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- Career and Professional Development
- Technology
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