Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
In his 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference session, Schidlow walked through the forms of deception that threaten the authenticity and value of luxury goods and collectibles. Through real-world case studies and analyses, he painted a picture of the sophisticated tactics fraudsters use to infiltrate the collector's market.
Read MoreIRS Criminal Investigation Chief Guy Ficco, CFE, described the metaverse as “ripe for criminal activity” in his session at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. He explained that criminals exploit the anonymity, pseudonymous transactions and lack of regulation intrinsic in the metaverse’s makeup to engage in theft, investment fraud, tax evasion, money laundering and other schemes.
Read MoreCertified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) with a penchant for true crime were all ears as Travis Casner, CFE, and Helga Zauner, CFE, CVA, MAFF, examined the Alex Murdaugh case from a fraud investigator’s perspective at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. Casner, a partner with accounting firm Weaver, and Zauner, managing director of forensics and litigation services at Weaver, analyzed Murdaugh’s frauds against clients and his own law firm, expounding why the frauds persisted and how Murdaugh finally got caught.
Read MoreThis classic case of embezzlement is one of many case studies of nonprofit fraud schemes presented by Rollie Dimos, CFE, CIA, CISA, during the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. Dimos, director of Internal Audit and the Center for Leadership and Stewardship Excellence at the Assemblies of God national office, said Ameer’s scheme illustrates the convergence of the three elements of the Fraud Triangle: pressure, opportunity and rationalization.
Read MoreDuring his session at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, David Utzke, CFE, CDFE, CFI, advised law enforcement, investigators and fraud examiners to adopt new investigative methods as digital asset (anything digital that has value, establishes ownership and is discoverable) technologies evolve.
Read MoreIn a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the application of data analytics in fraud detection and the adoption of fraud risk assessment tools as part of a comprehensive fraud risk program are more important than ever. Organizations need a trusted manual to help them navigate today’s risk landscape. During her session at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, Lucia Wind, CFE, board chair and executive director of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), led an in-depth review of the 2023 Fraud Risk Management Guide, focusing on new and emerging guidance.
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