Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
The James R. Baker Speaker of the Year Award is named for an ACFE faculty member who taught hundreds of classes and instructed thousands of anti-fraud professionals.
A dynamic and insightful presenter, Bret Hood speaks both in the U.S. and abroad at industry events, and is a faculty member for the ACFE.
Read MoreThe ACFE Educator of the Year Award is presented to an educator who has made an outstanding contribution in the development of anti-fraud education.
For his work encouraging students to join the anti-fraud profession through education and mentoring, the ACFE is excited to present the Educator of the Year Award to Lawrence Hoffman.
Read MoreThe ACFE is strong because of its more than 190 chapters in 70 countries. Chapters act as local representatives of the ACFE, providing continued support for members worldwide. They allow members to connect and collaborate with other fraud fighters in their area, and to participate in local programs and events that promote awareness of the profession. Chapters help fraud fighters stay at the forefront of local anti-fraud issues and emerging trends.
Read MoreEvery year, the ACFE recognizes exceptional individuals for their contributions to the fight against fraud. These professionals provide an inspiration to others, and we are proud to honor them for their service. To kick off this year’s 31st Annual ACFE Virtual Global Fraud Conference coverage, we’ll be highlighting each of the ACFE’s 2020 award winners.
Read MoreThousands of anti-fraud professionals attending the 31st Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, June 22-24, will get a chance to hear from some of the leading experts in the anti-fraud industry. Telling their stories of perseverance and sharing their insight, the conference, presented virtually, will feature some of the following speakers:
Read MoreDanske Bank whistleblower Howard Wilkinson, security expert Jules Kroll, WIRED magazine Editor-in-Chief Nicholas Thompson and other experts will address thousands of anti-fraud professionals, June 22-24, at the virtual 31st Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference.
Wilkinson first raised concerns about potential money laundering in 2013 while employed at the Estonian branch of Danske Bank; however, the bank did not launch an investigation into the allegations until 2017 — after Wilkinson submitted four separate whistleblowing reports. Wilkinson was exposed as the whistleblower by an Estonian journalist shortly after Danske Bank hired a law firm to investigate the allegations. “I’ll have a lot more satisfaction if authorities manage to recover suspicious money and if and when those involved have been held to account,” he told Fraud Magazine. For his efforts to expose wrongdoing, he has been named the 2020 recipient of the Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award “for choosing truth over self.”
Read MoreThe fraud-fighting community is built upon leaders who shine a light on scams that might go unnoticed and urge others to illuminate tactics to prevent, detect and deter fraud. Now, more than ever, we need anti-fraud professionals to share trailblazing tales and successful strategies to combat nefarious deeds.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us around the globe. However, the ACFE stands firm in its commitment to provide quality education and resources for anti-fraud professionals, which is why the 31st Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference will be presented virtually this year.
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