Fraud Examiner Archives

The Resurgence of Old-School Fraud in the Age of Advanced Technology

Generative AI and the Fraud Examiner

The Perilous Evolution of Deepfakes and Voice Technology

Volunteer From Home: How CFEs Can Empower and Support Victims of Consumer Scams

FTX: Global Comparisons on Crypto Exchange Regulations

Tax Season, Fraud Season

Fraud in the Family

The U.S. and EU's Dance with AI Risks: A Tale of Two Approaches

The 2015 FIFA Scandal Revisited: Applicability As A Case Study In The World Of Academia

Organizational Vulnerabilities in a Protracted Work-from-Home Scenario

What’s Intent Got to Do With It?

Role of Culture, Language and Traditions of Global Key Managers and Employees in Fraud Risk Management

The Most Dangerous Blame Game: How Victim Blaming Uniquely Harms Fraud Victims

Pakistan’s Journey Off the “Grey List”

Student Loan Forgiveness is a Hunting Ground for Fraudsters

The Role of Forensic Accountants in Measuring and Detecting Fraud in Employee Loss Claims

Scientific Misconduct in the Medical Field: The Lies That Lead to Fraud

Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Senators Push for Social Media Fraud Controls

Steadying the Ship: Regulators’ Fight Against Health-Care Fraud

Life Insurance Scams in India: Bringing the Dead Back to Life Through Fraud

Level Up Your Fraud Risk Assessment: Achieving Best-in-Class FRA

Fraud in a Time of ESG

Level-Up Your Fraud Risk Assessment

The Birth of New Fraud Legislation

Large-Scale Hacks Illustrate DeFi Vulnerabilities

While DeFi might hold a lot of promise for proponents of cryptocurrency and whatever Web 3.0 becomes, these large-scale losses show that the platforms and apps feature several serious, exploitable fraud risks.

How Illusory Superiority Can Threaten Your Fraud Investigations

Similar to the overconfidence bias, illusory superiority is described as when you overestimate your own abilities when compared to others. Confidence is an important trait for fraud examiners, but too much of it can lead to mistakes in investigations — and illusory superiority can contribute to overconfidence in imperceptible ways.

When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud

In nearly every state, guardians are considered fiduciaries. As such, they have a duty to act in their clients’ best financial interests. Sadly, that’s not always the case. 

Short Term Rentals Can Lead to Long Term Fraud

While STRs may be a lucrative opportunity for many, they are not without fraudsters targeting them as well.

New Russia-Related Sanctions and Export Controls

Corporate leaders are faced with a moral dilemma, weighing the financial interests of their stakeholders against the public interest in unifying against the violent invasion of a sovereign nation. Further complicating the situation, some corporate leaders must also determine whether to cut ties with their own employees based in Russia — employees with families to feed and support. 

Understanding QR Code Fraud

Consumers should be wary of any QR code provided by an unknown source; such codes should be treated like unknown hyperlinks.

Think Like a Hunter When Going After Fraud

How a Cryptocurrency Tied to a Shipwreck Launched a Steel Company’s Stock Through the Roof

On July 15, a South Korean treasure hunting company called the Shinil Group claimed it found the wreck of a Russian warship, the Dmitrii Donskoi. The ship sank east of the Korean Peninsula more than 100 years prior during a 1905 battle with the Japanese while carrying a cargo of 200 tons of gold bullion, according to Shinil’s claim.

Seven Steps for Designing an Anti Fraud Training Program

Self-Described 'Fraud Consultant' Charged With Another Embezzlement