Press ReleaseAlexis C. Bell, CEO of Fraud Doctor, has been elected as the global Chair for the Board of Regents of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). “It is truly an honor to have been elected as the Chair by fellow board members after being elected to the Board of Regents by my colleagues. First, I want to acknowledge my predecessor Chairs for their achievements and commit myself to continuing their good work. The previous Chairs, the dedicated ACFE staff, and antifraud professionals around the globe have worked tirelessly towards a common goal of reducing the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime. I consider it an honor to be working… Read More
Continue ReadingAligning the Benefits of CFE Skills to Digital Forensics
(33:44)Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss aligning the benefits of CFE (Certified Fraud Examiners) skill set with digital forensics with Jason Jordaan, Principal Partner of DFIR Labs in South Africa. We answer questions such as how can CFEs benefit from digital forensics examiners who understand the legal element requirements during fraud investigations? How can CFEs better utilize digital forensics during investigations? What are the benefits of bringing the digital forensics examiners into the conversation of designing the investigative direction? What happens when both parties work together? How can you prove intent in fraud investigations? What is “Organized Law Enforcement”? and much more. FraudCast Episode on YouTubeYouTube… Read More
Continue ReadingPresenting Consumer Fraud for Seniors in Tampa, Florida
Presenting Consumer Fraud for SeniorsAt Fraud Doctor we primarily focus on fraud committed against organizations such as large complex corporate frauds. However, there is a substantial component of fraud that is committed against individuals. Increasingly, consumer fraud is becoming a significant issue within the elderly communities. If you are in the Tampa, Florida area join us for a presentation on consumer fraud and online safety for senior citizens. We hope you can join us, but if you can’t attend the presentation, we’ve partnered with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to bring you information about consumer fraud specific to senior citizens. We’ve compiled several resources for both elders and their caregivers… Read More
Continue ReadingArriving in New York City today
Let’s Catch UpI’m travelling to New York City today. I have openings in my calendar for coffee and lunch through Friday, December 15th . If you’re around, let’s meet and catch up! Send me an email or give me a quick call to set it up. Talk soon.
Continue ReadingAre You an Expert in Binary Options?
Are You an Expert in Binary Options?We are doing a segment on binary options fraud for FraudCast. There are emerging threats in the cyber landscape that did not exist even a few months ago. Do you have expertise in:automated cryptocurrency trading strategies, bots, and services?investigating binary options fraud?the differences between trading in traditional options versus binary options?consumer services to help those victimized by binary options fraud?With this episode, we aim to educate the general public about the potential risk of cryptocurrency fraud schemes. We want to provide information about the differences between traditional and binary options as well as to highlight the associated risks for fraud. Have you been a victim of… Read More
Continue ReadingPresenting International Investigations at the ACFE Conference in Toronto, Canada
Presenting at the ACFE Fraud Conference in Toronto, CanadaAdhering to best practices in planning and conducting investigations is always crucial, but certain factors—such as team considerations, security, travel, and legal and regulatory issues—require additional attention when investigations span multiple jurisdictions. In this session, participants will discuss critical steps in the planning stage of international investigations that are often overlooked. Additionally, they will also explore a framework to chronologically walk through the best practices of conducting international investigations. You Will Learn How To:Implement best practices in planning and conducting international investigationsOvercome common challenges in international investigationsLevel: Intermediate Recommended Prerequisite: Basic knowledge about the steps in a fraud examination Field of Study: Specialized… Read More
Continue ReadingNew Fraud Mitigation Study Issued by LexisNexis
LexisNexis Risk Solutions Fraud Mitigation Study 2017LexisNexis Risk Solutions has issued their annual Fraud Mitigation Study. Goals of ResearchLexisNexis® Risk Solutions commissioned its annual Fraud Mitigation Study to gauge trends and patterns related to fraud within several different industry sectors and government. Objectives of the 2017 study were to: 1) Determine the extent to which fraud extends into more than one industry. For example, in an insurance investigation, evidence may exist that the potential perpetrator also committed benefits fraud, financial fraud, etc. 2) Examine trends related to different types of fraud, including fraud resulting from stolen identities. 3) Explore the extent to which fraud mitigation professionals rely on external data and… Read More
Continue ReadingPresenting Research at the ASC Conference
American Society of Criminology research presentationMy research paper Investigative Challenges of Fraud in Microfinance Institutions has been selected for presentation during the American Society of Criminology (ASC) annual conference in Philadelphia, PA. It is a great honor to have my research included in such a conference. I am grateful for the opportunity. This paper is the culmination of pioneer research as it is the first time the topic has been covered in an academic setting by any college or university. It is my hope that the presentation will highlight not only the findings critical to microfinance institutions and the broader community of businesses and aid foundations operating in developing countries,… Read More
Continue ReadingFraudCast – Identity Theft Resource Center
Meet Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). Join us on this episode of FraudCast as we discuss identity theft with Eva. We answer questions such as: What is the scope of identity theft? What are the impacts of identity theft on the victim? How does ITRC work with the victims to alleviate these burdens? What can we do to help with awareness and prevention for identity theft? And much more. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Kz-1Vf0A-hM Also see: * Call for Subject Matter Experts to become a guest speaker on FraudCast. * Helpful Speaker Tips for step by step instructions on the interview process.
Continue ReadingMouse movement as a lie indicator
A recent journal article from PLOS University in Italy examined detecting lies through indicators in mouse movement. Authors Merylin Monaro, Luciano Gamberini, & Giuseppe Sartori collaborated on the paper entitled “The detection of faked identity using unexpected questions and mouse dynamics” (May 18, 2017). Abstract The detection of faked identities is a major problem in security. Current memory-detection techniques cannot be used as they require prior knowledge of the respondent’s true identity. Here, we report a novel technique for detecting faked identities based on the use of unexpected questions that may be used to check the respondent identity without any prior autobiographical information. While truth-tellers respond automatically to unexpected questions,… Read More
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