Fraud Talk Podcast
Fraud Talk is the ACFE's monthly podcast. In these sessions, we break down case studies, talk with the industry's leading experts and give you more tools to spot, fight and prevent fraud.
Results (37)
Scam's Calling: Unraveling the Robocall Racket
"We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" is an all-too-common robocall scam aiming to bilk victims out of their money. Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, discusses the intricacies of robocalls, what differentiates beneficial robocalls from scams and the regulations that both aid and obstruct the fight against these schemes with Jennifer Liebman, CFE, assistant editor of Fraud Magazine, in the latest episode of Fraud Talk.
Sep 05, 2023
26 min, 47 sec
Chopping Down Black Axe
Tom Cronkright, the lead witness in the FBI's indictment of Black Axe, an international cybercrime syndicate based out of Nigeria, speaks with ACFE President John Gill, J.D., CFE, in this month's episode of Fraud Talk. As the co-founder of CertifID and CEO of a title agency, Tom has been at the forefront of helping the real estate industry address payments fraud and discusses his experience as a victim of fraud and the operations of the international fraud group he helped indict.
Aug 15, 2023
41 min, 4 sec
Deeds and Deceit: Real Estate Fraud Trends
In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Chief Training Officer John Gill, CFE, meets with attorney David Fleck, Esq., who represents victims of business, real estate and investment fraud in lawsuits to recover their money, property and dignity. They discuss trends in real estate fraud including investment fraud, title theft and deed fraud, mortgage fraud and wire transfer fraud.
Jun 30, 2023
46 min, 46 sec
The Missing Pieces of the U.K. Fraud Puzzle
In Episode 133 of Fraud Talk, Editor in Chief of Fraud Magazine Paul Kilby speaks with Kathryn Westmore, the Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Financial Crime and Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, a military and defense think tank in the U.K. Kathryn discusses the increase in fraud in the U.K., government initiatives and the balance between data sharing and data privacy.
Jun 01, 2023
29 min, 17 sec
Jackpot Justice: Unraveling the Lottery Heist
In Episode 132 of Fraud Talk, ACFE Research Specialist Sam May meets with Rob Sand, the Iowa State Auditor. Rob speaks about the Hot Lotto fraud scandal he prosecuted, totaling more than $25 million, as well as helping the state of Iowa improve their systems and processes to better investigate and audit potential frauds.
May 04, 2023
37 min, 58 sec
The Evolution of IRS Criminal Investigations
In Episode 131 of Fraud Talk, Tyler Hatcher, Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles field office of the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation division, joins ACFE Communications Manager John Duffley. Tyler reflects on the IRS-CI division's growth during his 21 years, the process behind evaluating allegations and pursuing criminal cases, growing uses of cryptocurrencies, common tax fraud schemes, the impacts of the CARES Act and Inflation Reduction Act, and much more.
Apr 06, 2023
42 min, 41 sec
The Art and Ethics of Social Engineering
In this episode, Jenny Radcliffe, aka "The People Hacker," discusses her expertise as an ethical social engineer, honing those skills at an early age on the streets of Liverpool, and unique challenges she has faced over the years. Joining ACFE Community Manager Rihonna Scoggins during Women's History Month, Jenny explains how being a woman in her field and gender biases she has observed played a significant role in understanding the "human element" behind social engineering. Her new book "People Hacker: Confessions of a Burglar for Hire" is available now in the U.K.
Mar 06, 2023
51 min, 49 sec
Law Enforcement vs. Private Practice Investigations
In Episode 129 of Fraud Talk, Tony McClements, the Head of Investigations at Martin Kenney & Co., discusses his career trajectory through three decades in law enforcement to the private practice cases he oversees today. Joining ACFE Communications Manager John Duffley, Tony outlines the challenges between both types of investigations, the benefits to building a team of young, up-and-coming investigators, and emerging technologies and data reports that can be utilized for complex cases.
Feb 27, 2023
19 min, 33 sec
Confessions of a Convicted Fraudster
In this episode, the ACFE's Chief Training Officer John Gill sat down with Charles Antonucci, the former president of The Park Avenue Bank, who was convicted in 2015 of trying to defraud the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Antonucci also pleaded guilty to other charges including self-dealing, bribery, embezzlement of bank funds, and a multi-million fraud scheme involving an insurance company.
*The ACFE does not compensate convicted fraudsters.
Jan 31, 2023
32 min, 23 sec
Overseas Contractor Bribed Official to Defraud the U.S. Government
In this episode, ACFE Community Manager Rihonna Scoggins reads a case study submitted by Eduardo “Ed” Cuyos. The case study follows Ed's investigation into fraudulent activities previously missed by the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) and the Department of Defense Inspector General (DODIG).
Jan 12, 2023
9 min, 34 sec
Catching Up With the ACFE: Fraud Week 2022, Board of Regents Voting and More
International Fraud Awareness Week provides space to highlight fraud prevention and detection initiatives at companies around the world. Thousands of groups have pledged as Supporting Organizations over the past 22 years, with more doing their part ahead of Fraud Week 2022, held on November 13-19. Bruce Dorris, President and CEO at the ACFE, sits down with John Duffley, the ACFE’s Communications Manager, to discuss how you can participate in Fraud Week, the annual ACFE Board of Regents voting cycle, and what lies ahead as the ACFE enters its 35th year.
Nov 09, 2022
23 min, 32 sec
Military Veterans’ Experiences and Skills Brought to the Anti-Fraud Table
In Episode 125 of Fraud Talk, ACFE Training Director Jason Zirkle, CFE, is joined by military veterans from around the world to share their backgrounds and how their experiences have aided them in their roles as CFEs and anti-fraud professionals. Collins Wanderi, CFE, Bill Stakes, CFE, and Monica Meeks, CFE, discuss the tools they’ve gained and advice they offer to veterans and active-duty military members looking to earn their CFE credential.
Oct 26, 2022
45 min, 40 sec
The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie Antar
Eddie Antar founded the Crazy Eddie electronics retail chain in Brooklyn, New York, which rose to prominence across the New York-New Jersey area throughout the 1970s. Operating undetected for years, Eddie’s business practices were grounded in fraud from the very beginning. In Episode 124 of Fraud Talk, Gary Weiss, author of “Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie,” discusses this wide-ranging fraud case and ultimate unraveling with ACFE Chief Training Officer John Gill, J.D., CFE.
Sep 23, 2022
56 min, 22 sec
Justice for Fraud Victims - Remembering Who We’re Fighting For
In the fight against fraud, it can be hard to remember why we do it, especially when the fraudsters never seem to quit. Associate professor of accounting, taxation and business law at SUNY Old Westbury, Dr. David Glodstein, began the Justice for Fraud Victims Project to teach his students — and remind fraud examiners — who we're fighting for: the victims. In this episode, join Dr. Glodstein, CFE, and Kate Pospisil, CFE, the Communications Specialist at the ACFE, as they discuss the Justice for Fraud Victims Project, why programs like this matter and what we can do to further the fight for justice.
Aug 31, 2022
34 min, 2 sec
Crossed Wires: Unraveling the Relationship Between Cybersecurity and Fraud
The intersection of cyber security and fraud examination is ever-expanding in our new technological landscape. At the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, ACFE Research Manager Mason Wilder, CFE, and Deputy Superintendent and Director of the Intelligence Unit at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Roderick Chambers sat down to discuss the importance of technical controls and knowledge to protect your organization from fraud.
Jul 29, 2022
19 min, 27 sec
Filling Your Anti-Fraud Toolbox
Washington State’s Largest Ponzi Scheme was the catalyst for Tod McDonald, CPA to start his company and push for innovation in financial e-discovery. Years later, he and Garth Leonard, CFE, from Valid8 Financial, join ACFE Community Manager Rihonna Scoggins to explore the current resources at hand to combat fraud and how fraud examiners can assess what tools are the right fit for them in this evolving landscape.
Jun 29, 2022
43 min, 37 sec
The Oxfraud: What a Pseudo-Academic Conspiracy Theory Tells Us About Financial Fraud
William Shakespeare is widely considered to be one of the most prolific and influential writers of all time. But one group of individuals, who call themselves “Oxfordians” and their theory the "Shakespeare Authorship Question," falsely claim that what we know to be Shakespeare's plays and poetry were actually penned by someone else. In this episode, ACFE Chief Training Officer John Gill, J.D., CFE, joins Michael Pocalyko, CFE, the CEO of SI, as they look at how the qualities of those claiming to disprove Shakespeare's authorship parallel the character of financial and investment fraudsters.
Jun 02, 2022
51 min, 22 sec
A Look at the Growing Issue of Medical Identity Theft
While victims of traditional identity theft often catch it quickly, victims of medical identity theft may not know they are victims until they need critical medical treatment. In this episode, Scott Ward, CFE, senior vice president at Qlarant, discusses the insidious nature of medical identity theft, the impact it has on its victims and what people and governments can do to help combat it.
Apr 26, 2022
30 min, 40 sec
Fraud Now, Pay Later
In this episode, Jim Ducharme, COO of Outseer, a leading technology company in the fight against payment fraud, talks about the rise of "Buy Now, Pay Later" services and how fraudsters are exploiting these new avenues of credit. He also discusses identity assurance and how companies are working to combat payment fraud without adding hurdles for consumers.
Mar 22, 2022
28 min, 15 sec
Following the Bread Crumbs: Tracing Cryptocurrencies in Fraud Investigations
In this episode, Larry Nielsen, a detective who has spent the last several years teaching himself about cryptocurrencies, shares advice for fraud examiners who are interested in expanding their toolkits to accommodate cryptocurrency investigations. He also discusses some of his experiences tracing cryptocurrencies in both a law enforcement capacity and as a consultant.
Feb 21, 2022
28 min, 55 sec
Where Fraud and Emerging Technology Meet
In this episode, renowned tech journalist and podcast host Takara Small discusses what the future of data breaches, cybercrime and cryptocurrency might look like for both individuals and organizations. She also speaks about the role online media plays in exposing fraud and the importance of supporting women, BIPOC and young people breaking into the tech space.
Jan 20, 2022
44 min, 46 sec
Dec 15, 2021
20 min, 11 sec
Nov 15, 2021
40 min, 14 sec
Oct 26, 2021
37 min, 21 sec
Sep 21, 2021
48 min, 53 sec
Aug 30, 2021
37 min, 43 sec
Jul 26, 2021
27 min, 6 sec
Jun 28, 2021
20 min, 1 sec
May 25, 2021
45 min, 36 sec
Apr 29, 2021
37 min, 59 sec
Apr 13, 2021
23 min, 30 sec
Feb 22, 2021
58 min, 26 sec
Jan 28, 2021
39 min, 3 sec
Apr 23, 2020
24 min, 4 sec
Mar 31, 2020
30 min, 17 sec
Apr 20, 2019
21 min, 9 sec
Oct 16, 2018
24 min, 54 sec