Live coverage from the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, including anti-fraud articles, session highlights, video clips and photo gallery.
What do trap music, a chauffeur costume and a “The Silence of the Lambs” mask have to do with fraud? A lot, apparently. These items were part of a case presented by International Paper fraud and compliance manager Melanie Roman at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, “Rhymes and Crimes: Uncovering the Digital Trail to Corporate Credit Card Fraud.”
Read More“I want you to remember that every one of us, wherever you are now, can make a difference,” said Isabel Cumming, CFE, CIG. “And this case is about how one complaint from one person changed an entire city type of reform.”
Read MoreWhen Costel Ion, CFE, asked conference attendees to identify key challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in their investigations, many were ready to answer. They noted inaccuracies, hallucinations and concerns about data privacy and security.
Read MoreFraud examiners who interview subjects in their investigations know the importance of getting a confession. As Joe Koenig, CFE, stated during the final round of breakout sessions at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, “confessions are the gold standard.” However, it’s equally important to know how to avoid getting a false confession.
Read MoreUnlike many conference sessions at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference that focused on case studies or fraud trends, Anthony Lisek's presentation was a live demonstration of open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques that attendees can immediately incorporate into their own investigations.
Read MoreMortgage fraud continues to evolve in tandem with new technologies. According to Julie Treloar, CFE, director of risk and compliance for a digital lending platform, successful investigations often come down to looking beyond what's on paper.
Read MoreOpen-source intelligence (OSINT) is transforming the way fraud investigators uncover hidden relationships, trace assets and identify suspicious activity, according to a presentation by Stephen Hill, Ph.D., CFE, managing director of Hill Bingham Ltd., during the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. He showcased how publicly available information can be leveraged to support fraud investigations, due diligence efforts and asset tracing initiatives.
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