Fraud Investigations in a Remote World: How to Pick up on Social Cues From Behind a Computer Screen

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Fraud Investigations in a Remote World: How to Pick up on Social Cues From Behind a Computer Screen

Aspects of our life that we probably never thought would need to go remote or virtual have gone that way due to the pandemic. That includes fraud investigations which commonly included the observance of behaviors of people suspected of fraud.

So, does this mean you can’t get the whole picture of telling body language during a fraud investigation done remotely? According to Rupert Evill, CFE, there are still mannerisms you can pick up behind a computer screen. He outlined them during his session “Behavioral Analysis and Truth Detection in the Remote Era” at the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.

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The Subject Today Is Death: Digging into Digital Legacies

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The Subject Today Is Death: Digging into Digital Legacies

How do you conduct a digital investigation when your subject is dead? This was the central question of the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference session, “Death, Data and Digital Legacies,” presented by Derek Ellington, CFE, senior consultant of Ellington Digital Forensics, LLC.

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Passwords Are Not Enough: Biometrics for Better Account Protection

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Passwords Are Not Enough: Biometrics for Better Account Protection

Samantha Weeks, CFE, kicked off her session at the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference with a stark warning to fraud fighters. “If you have not already been greatly impacted by account takeover fraud in your organization, you should be very concerned that you haven’t seen it yet. because it is happening,” said Weeks, the fraud project manager for financial technology company Chime.

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Tech Expert Takara Small Encourages Proactive Thinking Towards Fraud and Risk

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Tech Expert Takara Small Encourages Proactive Thinking Towards Fraud and Risk

Takara Small, a technology expert, journalist, podcaster and media personality, took the virtual stage during the ACFE’s 2021 Fraud Conference Canada to discuss the importance of a proactive approach toward minimizing fraud risk. Her presentation engaged virtual attendees and emphasized due diligence and education.

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What an FBI Section Chief Has Learned Investigating Virtual Currencies

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What an FBI Section Chief Has Learned Investigating Virtual Currencies

At this year’s virtual 2021 ACFE Government Anti-Fraud Summit, attendees walked away with a wealth of knowledge on fighting fraud in law enforcement and government agencies. The opening keynote address was given by Aaron Tapp, section chief of the financial crimes section of the FBI. Tapp’s position grants him the unique ability to oversee all of the FBI’s financial crimes programs — and his past experience as a special agent connected him with agents around the globe to detect, disrupt and prosecute those who fund terrorism.

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Crime in Business and the Business of Crime

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Crime in Business and the Business of Crime

In the 90s, smash-and-grab thefts at jewelry stores accompanied by security footage dominated the news more than foreign hackers and cyberattacks.  

Seemingly overnight, everything changed. Suddenly criminals figured it out — you don’t have to use a gun to commit a crime anymore. You can rob people from far away — from another country even — without worrying about ending up in a shootout with a cop. 

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Data-Driven Investigation Leads to Second Ongoing Offense

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Data-Driven Investigation Leads to Second Ongoing Offense

In 2015, a complaint was received from an ophthalmologist concerning inconsistent refund amounts that had begun appearing in her financial system. The ophthalmologist explained that under the new Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) rules, her office charges $75 for an adult eye exam. If an ocular-related disease is discovered, then OHIP will cover the exam and the $75 charge is refunded.

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