Don’t Get Checked Out: Outsmarting Today’s Check Fraudsters
- Oct 23, 2025 11:00 a.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Webinar
Course Level
Intermediate
Intermediate
Delivered via
Online
Online
Duration
100 minutes
100 minutes
Don’t Get Checked Out: Outsmarting Today’s Check Fraudsters
Description
Check fraud remains an ever-present threat, causing financial harm to both people and organizations as these schemes continue to evolve today.
In this webinar, you will analyze traditional frauds like forged and counterfeit checks, as well as modern tactics like mail theft and overpayment scams, to understand common tactics fraudsters use to exploit paper-based payment systems. By exploring real-world examples, such as the organized crime group the Felony Lane Gang, you will learn practical prevention strategies and red flags to keep fraud in check, literally.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of fraud concepts or financial operations.
You Will Learn How To:
Identify common types of check fraud, including forgery, alteration, counterfeiting and kiting schemes.
Recognize key red flags and suspicious behaviors associated with check fraud attempts.
Apply proven prevention strategies such as Positive Pay, check security features and employee training.
Evaluate detection tools and technologies—including AI, transaction monitoring, and pattern recognition.
Learn from real-world case studies to better anticipate and respond to fraud scenarios in your institution. Anticipate potential fraud scenarios by examining real-world case studies and evaluating effective institutional responses.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Auditing: | 2 |
|---|
Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members: $115
Non-Members: $155
Presenter
John Fick, CFE, CFCI, CECFE - Speaker
Director of Fraud
Northwest Bank
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