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Under pressure

Generations that grew up with the internet aren’t immune to online fraud schemes. Trust in online platforms, heavy involvement in social media and financial pressures facing Gen Z and millennials put them at greater risk of being victimized by fraudsters than older adults. Fraud Magazine explores how younger generations become victims — and perpetrators — and what fraud examiners can do to educate them about fraud.

Written By: Anna Brahce, Crystal Zuzek

    • Consumer Fraud and Scams
    • Cyberfraud
    • Fraud Schemes

5 most scandalous fraud cases of 2024

Fraudsters work year-round to perpetrate their schemes. Fraud Magazine also works year-round tracking the news for those schemes we believe will live in infamy and serve as cases for anti-fraud professionals to study for years to come. Here are the most scandalous frauds of 2024.

Written By: Anna Brahce, Crystal Zuzek, Jennifer Liebman, CFE

    • Cyberfraud
    • Financial Institution Fraud
    • Fraud Schemes

Who owns transaction and controls monitoring?

Who monitors and oversees high-risk transactions in your organization? In this article, I explore who owns transaction and controls monitoring for vendors, customers and employees. 

Written By: Vincent M. Walden, CFE, CPA

    • Data Analytics
    • Fraud Risk Management

He was a victim. Now he’s fighting back.

In 2021, Troy Gochenour became a victim of cryptocurrency fraud after striking up a correspondence with a scammer he met on a dating app. The Ohio-based voice actor talks to Fraud Magazine about his experience as a fraud victim and how it transformed him into an activist raising awareness and fighting against cyber scams.

Written By: Emily Homer, Ph.D., CFE

    • Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
    • Cyberfraud
    • Fraud Schemes

Gabriella Marshall, CFE

Gabriella Marshall, CFE, major case consultant at Nationwide Insurance, discusses the benefits of earning the Certified Fraud Examiner credential, her professional background, her greatest achievement and more.

 

Written By: Anna Brahce

    • Career and Professional Development
    • Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
    • Fraud Risk Management

Is account takeover taking over the fraud landscape?

Old password habits die hard, but clinging to your weak password might be the death of your account. The author examines the growing threat of account takeover and considers the effectiveness of the most common security practices.

Written By: Laura Harris, CFE

    • Consumer Fraud and Scams
    • Fraud Schemes

Corporate teamwork’s impact on collective fraud participation

In any organization, tone at the top matters. Leaders who emphasize teamwork without building a strong ethical foundation risk creating an environment prone to collusive fraud. The author offers advice for mitigating collective rationalization and reducing the risk of collusive fraud within a corporation.

 

Written By: Frank S Perri, J.D., CFE, CPA

    • Corporate Governance
    • Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
    • Fraud Risk Management

Great transformations

Fraud Magazine has always been in a state of transformation, from its start as a simple newsletter to a glossy magazine. Now, the magazine is making another big change as a digital-only publication. 

Written By: Jennifer Liebman, CFE

    • Business Development and Marketing
    • Career and Professional Development

In pursuit of justice

The JFVP gives fraud victims who lack resources a shot at justice.

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    • Career and Professional Development
    • Fraud Investigation and Examination

Behavioral analytics could’ve detected and prevented Evergrande fraud

The Evergrande Group, one of China’s largest property developers, recently went bankrupt and was liquidated because of excessive borrowing, mismanagement and alleged financial misreporting. In this column, the author conjectures that behavioral and data analytics could’ve gone a long way in detecting and preventing this scandal.

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    • Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
    • Bribery and Corruption
    • Fraud Risk Management

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