Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
The ACFE Guardian Award is bestowed on a journalist whose determination, perseverance and commitment to the truth have contributed significantly to the fight against fraud. This award recognizes those who have made extraordinary efforts to uncover and report on fraudulent activities, often at great personal risk. This year, the ACFE is honored to award Lizzie Johnson and Jeff German with the Guardian Award.
Read MoreThis year’s winner is Mary Breslin for her article “Is ChatGPT the newest gateway to fraud?” in the May/June 2023 edition of Fraud Magazine. Breslin highlights concerns about ChatGPT being used by cybercriminals to create malware and other malicious activities. The piece underscores that while ChatGPT's capabilities are impressive, they can also empower less tech-savvy individuals to engage in cybercrime, broadening the pool of potential fraudsters.
Read MoreThe ACFE is proud to announce Damian Williams as the recipient of the 2024 Cressey Award, a prestigious honor recognizing lifetime achievement in the detection and deterrence of fraud. This award is named after Dr. Donald R. Cressey, one of the United States’ foremost fraud experts and a founding father of the ACFE. Established in 1989, the Cressey Award represents the highest honor bestowed by the ACFE, celebrating individuals who have dedicated their careers to combating fraud and promoting integrity.
Read MoreThe Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year Award is presented to a CFE who has shown outstanding achievement in fraud examination. This year, the ACFE is honored to present the award to Dr. David P. Weber, CFE, for his exemplary dedication to fraud prevention, investigation, and education. Dr. Weber has consistently gone above and beyond in his career, contributing significantly to both the academic and professional communities.
Read MoreIn the rapidly evolving landscape of fraud investigation, the convergence of traditional Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques and groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is paving the way for a new era of digital sleuthing.
Read MoreAt the 34th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference Michael Booher, CFE, CPA at the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury scared his audience with a fraud ghost story during his session “Ghost Story: A Case Study of a Nonprofit That Disappeared.” The subject company of the investigation, Phases, Inc., was a nonprofit dedicated to helping women with substance abuse issues in Tennessee. Phases, Inc. was a recipient of a grant from the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS), when MHSAS noticed a red flag and a tip was reported to the Comptroller of the Treasury.
Read More“We must work to build a system of transparency and accountability.” Xavier Justo, whistleblower of the 1MDB scandal, receives the Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award for choosing truth over self, speaks about his and his family’s experience of whistleblower retaliation.
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