Fraud Talk

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.

Behind the Scenes of Wirecard's Billion-Dollar Accounting Fraud - Brian Fox - Mason Wilder - Fraud Talk - Episode 100

Listen to Mason Wilder, CFE, ACFE Senior Research Specialist, and Brian Fox, vice president of strategic partnerships at Thomson Reuters and president & founder of Confirmation, discuss the rise and fall of the German payments group, Wirecard.

The Real-Life Agents Behind Netflix's "Narcos" Tell of Pablo Escobar's Reign of Terror

In this clip from the upcoming September/October Fraud Magazine interview with retired U.S. DEA special agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña, the former agents talk about the work they did in Colombia investigating notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. Peña spent three harrowing years in Colombia tracking Escobor before Murphy joined him for 18 more months that would later become the inspiration behind Netflix's hit show, "Narcos."

Corruption on Campus - Julia Johnson - Sarah Hofmann - Fraud Talk - Episode 98

While the celebrity college admissions scandal made the largest headlines, there are many other types of fraud that affect colleges and universities. ACFE Research Specialist Julia Johnson, CFE, explains different fraud schemes in higher education and how to prevent them from occurring.

Combating Increasing Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Jason Zirkle - Fraud Talk - Episode 97

In this episode, ACFE Training Director Jason Zirkle, CFE, discusses the most common fraud schemes to arise during a natural disaster and, more specifically, which scams have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

No One Wants to Eat Lunch With the Investigator - Lyn Cameron - Fraud Talk - Episode 96

Lyn Cameron, CFE, LL.B, is the senior director leading Microsoft’s Financial Integrity Unit, and recently, she was elected to the ACFE's Board of Regents. In this episode, Cameron shares advice on what it takes to build a fulfilling career, oversee case management for complex fraud investigations and manage a team that's spread out all over the world. 

You Can't Manage What You Aren't Aware Of - Dr. Lisa Walker - Fraud Talk - Episode 95

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Walker, leadership psychologist and executive coach, shares the value of practicing emotional intelligence to grow professionally, manage teams and move ahead. Also, in honor of International Women's Day on March 8, she discusses tips for women in the anti-fraud profession who are building and leading teams. Additionally, stay tuned until the very end for a special announcement from the ACFE.

The 5 Most Scandalous Fraud Cases of 2019 - Fraud Talk - Episode 94

This month's podcast is December’s Facebook Live recording during which ACFE President and CEO Bruce Dorris, J.D., CFE, CPA, and Fraud Magazine Associate Editor Emily Primeaux, CFE, unveiled the most scandalous fraud schemes of the year. The article is available now on Fraud-Magazine.com.

The Relativity of Ethics - Art Markman - Fraud Talk- Episode 93

John Gill, J.D., CFE, ACFE VP-Education, sits down with Art Markman, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas to discuss how and where we all draw our ethical lines.