Fraud Talk

Bitcoin Fraud: The Who, What, When, Where and Why-Jacob Parks-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 18

February 2014 - Jacob Parks, J.D, CFE, ACFE Research Specialist, gives FraudTalk listeners an inside look into the origins of a new form of digital currency, and the risks and fraud schemes associated with it.

 

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: The Key to Getting a Signed Statement -Evy Poumpouras-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 17

January 2014 - This month, Evy Poumpouras, on-air contributor for CNN, NBC, CBS and FOX regarding interview and investigative techniques speaks with John Gill, J.D., CFE and the ACFE's VP of Education. Evy advises listeners on the best ways to conduct an interview and get a signed statement.

A New York State of Fraud-Martin Biegelman-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 16

December 2013 - In this month's podcast, Martin Biegelman, CFE, Executive Vice President of IPSA International, dissects a massive insurance fraud that ran for decades and cost insurers millions of dollars in New York City.

5 Common Interviewing Mistakes-Don Rabon-ACFE Fraud Talk-Epsiode 15

November 2013 - In this month’s episode, John Gill, J.D., CFE, ACFE VP of Education, interviews one of the ACFE’s most popular faculty members, Don Rabon, CFE, President of Successful Interviewing Techniques, about the five most common mistakes fraud examiners make when conducting interviews.

 

Caught in the Concealment-Tiffany Couch-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 14

October 2013 - Tiffany Couch, CFE, CPA and Principal of Acuity Group in Washington. Couch recently investigated a fraud scheme involving a trusted controller at a retail store that went from bad to worse with each transaction uncovered.

Think Beyond the Initial Allegation-Charles Piper-ACFE Fraud Talk-Epsiode 13

September 2013 - "Think plural, not singular." That is private investigator Charles Piper's advice in this month's episode about an allergist who decided to travel to the dark side of medical billing. Piper, CFE, CRT and owner of Charles Piper's Professional Services in Tennessee, takes listeners inside an insurance fraud case that turned out to be much more than one simple allegation of fraud.

Failure Never an Option: The Inception, Growth and Legacy of the ACFE-Dr. Joseph T. Wells-James D. Ratley-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 12

August 2013 - To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the ACFE, John Gill, J.D., CFE, ACFE VP of Education, digs into the rich history of the Association with three of the ACFE's earliest founders and supporters: Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, ACFE founder and Chairman; James D. Ratley, CFE, ACFE President and CEO; and Jeanette LeVie, CFE, ACFE VP of Administration.

Inside the Case: City Comptroller Makes Hometown Her Personal Piggy Bank-Bethmara Kessler-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 11

July 2013 - John Gill, J.D., CFE, ACFE VP of Education, interviews Bethmara Kessler, CFE, CISA, Managing Director of The Fraud and Risk Advisory Group, Inc., about the incredible embezzlement case of Rita Crundwell. Crundwell recently pleaded guily to stealing more than $53 million from her hometown of Dixon, Ill., over a 20-year period.

Fight or Flight: One Whistleblower's Decision to Fight-Tim Hediger-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 10

June 2013 - This month we had the privilege of interviewing Tim Hediger, who not only holds the title of CFE, but of whistleblower, as well. From his initial suspicions and termination to wearing a wire undercover, Tim candidly recounts the personal and professional toll his path to justice took.

Inside the Case: Bakery Left with Less Dough-Paul Wiseman-ACFE Fraud Talk-Episode 9

May 2013 - This month Paul Wiseman, a private investigator in the U.K., discusses his case about a fraudster who couldn't help but skim a little off the top from his family and friends, including the fraudster's cousin, who owns a bakery. Wiseman details how the fraudster (who received 10 months of jail time) did it and the "Aha!" moment when Wiseman knew they had him.