Operation Trojan Shield - A Global Takedown - Mason Wilder - Mandy Moody - Fraud Talk - Episode 110

In this episode, Mason Wilder, CFE, ACFE Senior Research Specialist, and Mandy Moody, CFE, ACFE Communications Manager, discuss the "sting of the century." Operation Trojan Shield was a collaboration between the U.S. FBI and DEA, the Swedish and Australian police, Europol and other global organizations to infiltrate an encrypted chat platform. The operation led to 800 arrests, 700 house searches, the seizure of drugs and firearms, and an ongoing list of money laundering revelations.

A Conversation With the “Original Internet Godfather” - John Gill - Brett Johnson - Fraud Talk - Episode 109

June 2021 -

During the closing session of the 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, John Gill, vice president of education at the ACFE, spoke with convicted fraudster* Brett Johnson, who shared stories from his life as a cybercriminal. After being placed on the United States Most Wanted List, captured and convicted of 39 felonies, he escaped prison. Captured again, Johnson served his time and accepted responsibility.

*The ACFE does not compensate convicted fraudsters

Accountability at All Levels - Deidra Jackson - Courtney Howell - Fraud Talk - Episode 108

Deidra Jackson, founder and manager of Opus Strategies, discusses the intersection of compliance, ethics and culture when building a diversity, equity and inclusion program within an organization. She shares actionable advice and real-life examples of how to not just check the boxes, but make a real and lasting shift in company culture.

An Introduction to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Fraud - Fraud Talk - Episode 107

One of the most covered topics so far in 2021 has been non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. In this Fraud Talk podcast, ACFE Senior Research Specialist Mason Wilder, CFE, talks to OSINT researcher extraordinaire and artist Kirby Plessas, CFE, to cover what NFTs are and the fraud implications of their rapid emergence into the public consciousness.

Navigating the Threat Landscape in Today’s Tech-Driven World - Fraud Talk - Episode 106

Four panelists from the 2021 ACFE Women’s Summit session titled “Upping Your Tech Game in Times of Extraordinary Change” discuss the ever-evolving threat landscape and how it has affected fraud trends throughout the past year.

Case Study - Fraud and Corruption in Youth Sports - Stephen Griffin - Fraud Talk Episode 105

February 2021: In this episode, Stephen Griffin, CPA, describes how his professional and personal lives changed after discovering fraud and corruption in a youth sports company

The 5 Most Scandalous Fraud Cases of 2020_Bruce Dorris_Mandy Moody_Mason Wilder_Fraud Talk Episode 104

This month's podcast is the ACFE's latest Facebook Live recording during which ACFE President and CEO Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, ACFE Communications Manager Mandy Moody, CFE, and ACFE Senior Research Editor Mason Wilder, CFE, unveiled the five most scandalous fraud schemes of 2020. The article is available now on Fraud-Magazine.com.

An Insider’s Look at Combating COVID-19 Stimulus Fraud - Mike Ware - Fraud Talk Episode 103

Mike Ware, CFE and Inspector General for the U.S. Small Business Administration, discusses the challenges his office faced in preventing and detecting fraud affecting COVID-19 stimulus programs.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Field - Dr. Lisa Walker - Fraud Talk - Episode 102

Earlier this year, the ACFE hosted a webinar titled, “A Conversation About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Anti-Fraud Field,” which is free and available to view for all ACFE members. In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, you'll hear an excerpt where the four panelists share who should be involved in this discussion and why. They also share how anti-fraud professionals can make belonging an integral part of workplace culture.

The Rise of Cybercrime During COVID-19 - Arpinder Singh - Mandy Moody - Fraud Talk - Episode 101

In this episode, Arpinder Singh, CFE, Partner and Head of India and Emerging Markets, Forensic & Integrity Services at EY, highlights how cybercrimes like BEC scams, phishing and account takeover have risen and will continue to rise over the next year.