Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
In 2002, an investigation into WorldCom revealed that CEO Bernie Ebbers “created and the [then] board permitted, a corporate environment in which pressure to meet the numbers was high, the departments that served as controls were weak, and the word of senior management was final and not to be challenged.”
Read MoreIn the 1990s, David Barboza — then a sophomore at Boston University — wanted to emulate authors such as Robert Caro, J. Anthony Lucas and Neil Sheehan because he too desired to become a journalist and historian. “So I had this crazy idea … that I would call some of the great figures in history,” Barboza told attendees at the Tuesday working lunch, to interview them for his student papers.
Read MoreShock, anger, depression and bargaining are all victim’s reactions to fraud. When someone falls victim to fraud, there are issues that hinder healing — lack of sleep, overworking to earn money back, compulsive behavior and avoiding emotions. “Much is made of the fraudster,” said Andy Wilson, CFE, CCEP, VP Fraud & Compliance, Sedgwick, Inc. “But [the victims] are the real faces of fraud.”
Read MoreDuring Tuesday morning's General Session, Body Language Expert Steve van Aperen gave attendees quick-hitting tips for detecting lies and deception.
Read MoreFor most people, your name is one of the purest, and easiest, summations of your identity. For those in the business of screening identity data against compliance intelligence information, a name may be the best tool you have to track and prosecute fraudsters around the globe. However, things begin to get complex when you consider the sheer multitude of countries and organizations developing sanction lists using their language’s translations of names.
Read MoreYour key interview subject walks in, removes his coat and takes his seat. You offer him a cup of coffee and begin building some rapport. You immediately begin watching his hands, face and posture. You scrutinize his sentences and ask yourself, “Is this person lying to me? How can I tell?” Your observations and analysis might make or break your case.
Read MoreAt this morning's General Session, ACFE VP and Program Director Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, CVA, presented awards for the ACFE Chapter of the Year, ACFE Chapter Website of the Year, Educator of the Year, Outstanding Achievement in Outreach/Community Service and the Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year.
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