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Bill Browder has spent the last nine years conducting a global campaign to impose visa bans and asset freezes on individual human rights abusers — particularly those who played a role in Sergei Magnitsky’s false arrest, torture and death.
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A former deputy mayor and Israeli parliament member allegedly received $220,000 in bribes from friends and acquaintances in exchange for preferential treatment while serving in public office. bit.ly/36lNvr3
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It's officially International Fraud Awareness Week!
Join hundreds of anti-fraud professionals across the globe to take a stand against fraud this week. We'll be highlighting initiatives from different organizations so don't forget to use #FraudWeek for a chance to be featured!
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Daphne Caruana Galizia’s story is one of the most inspiring campaigns for justice. Her son, @mcaruanagalizia, spoke of her work and her legacy at this year’s #fraudconf. buff.ly/3ijm9qv
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It's International Fraud Awareness Week! How will you show your support and join the global effort to stop fraud? #fraudweek
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We are proud to present the 2020 Report to the Nations, the 11th edition of the world's largest global study on occupational fraud and abuse. buff.ly/2XGVjkc
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International Fraud Awareness Week is here!
Join the global effort to minimize the impact of fraud this #FraudWeek by sharing these social images with your connections to spread the word!
Explore new resources at FraudWeek.com
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The CFE credential got a shout-out in the latest #TomClancy novel by @MikeMadenAuthor! 🙌🏼 #amreading
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Fraud Week is the perfect opportunity for you to reach out to friends, colleagues and family to educate them about the impact of fraud and what you do as an anti-fraud professional. buff.ly/2ql5QDp
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Let's go, fraud fighters. Who knows the answer to this fill-in-the-blank question?
The three primary categories of occupational fraud on the fraud tree are corruption, __________ and __________. #FraudWeek
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Benford's Law is one of many tests you can use to discover fictitious numbers in supposedly random data sets, such as monetary amounts of purchase transactions. And guess what...it still works. Here's a recent case study. buff.ly/2zVPh5c
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This is the 20th anniversary of #FraudWeek and we have more than 1,000 supporters from around the world — making this the largest fraud week ever! Be sure you take advantage of all the free resources! bit.ly/3pDUNz8
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Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $2.9 billion and admit wrongdoing for its involvement in embezzling $4 billion from an economic development fund meant to benefit Malaysia. nbcnews.to/34jJLWP
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The "Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19: Benchmarking Report" summarizes the results of the first of a series of benchmarking surveys we are planning to undertake. It was conducted from late-April to mid-May 2020. buff.ly/3ddbFFj
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International Fraud Awareness Week has begun! Join us in spreading awareness and helping organizations through anti-fraud education by sharing one of our #FraudWeek images on your account.
Download the images: bit.ly/3BHDWzZ
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Thank you SO MUCH to all of this year's speakers and sponsors. And especially thank you to the attendees. We couldn't have made it 30 years without you. #frauconf
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Reports of all types of fraud have skyrocketed over the past year, and with all the bizarre twists and turns, and the arts industry was not immune. bit.ly/2O9gAAG
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After the recent cyberattack headlines, @robertherjavec's keynote session was more relevant and timely than ever. #FraudConf
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Hello! We are the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, coming to you from Austin, TX. We are the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. #SASchat
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For those of you who’ve attended a previous #fraudconf, you know we always end with a conversation with a fraudster. This year, Gary Foster, who embezzled $22 million from his company, will speak.
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We're thrilled to announce the release of Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations. This report is a global benchmark on occupational fraud and abuse, offering invaluable insights into the trends, threats and tactics behind fraud today. bit.ly/3TJ7d9O
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Exciting news! The 30th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference will take place in our hometown of Austin, Texas. We can't wait to welcome you to this great city. Don't forget your cowboy boots! #fraudconf
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International Fraud Awareness Week is all about empowering organizations, professionals and communities to stand against fraud.
To support your efforts, we’ve created images you can share on your social media platforms! Use these to spread the word and show your support!
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“Once we stop letting powerful people cover up their crimes, and we start amplifying the voices of those brave enough to come forward with issues, we will inspire a generation of ethical leaders."
@Fit4Duty_Ethics at the 2023 ACFE Women's Summit.
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Congratulations to Ryan C. Hubbs, CFE, CIA, who was selected by his fellow regents to be Chair for the ACFE Board of Regents.
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As the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education, the ACFE believes that large, noteworthy fraud cases will live on in infamy and provide valuable lessons to all. buff.ly/2TVAnkY
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Whether you’ve just begun your countdown or you’ve finished welcoming in the new year, the ACFE wishes you a happy New Year!
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Bribery, conflicts of interest and illegal gratuities are all examples of what? #fraudweek #trivia
(Answer revealed on Nov 13.)
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If you want to spread awareness of fraud during #fraudweek, we're here to help! We have a lot of resources available! buff.ly/37kG6HN
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Why do people commit fraud?
As we dive into International Fraud Awareness Week, let’s explore the why behind fraudulent behavior. Understanding the motivations—be it pressure, opportunity or rationalization—can help us all stay one step ahead in preventing fraud. #FraudWeek
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The U.S. Justice Department have unsealed an indictment that says more than three dozen individuals are operating a multibillion-dollar money laundering scheme to help fund North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. buff.ly/3cphCP8
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Sometimes a fraud can be staring right at us. Auditors and fraud examiners should maintain professional skepticism so they don’t miss anything. buff.ly/3htz5tw
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A woman created a sham company by adding an “s” to the end of her employer's name. She then took checks made out to the sham company and deposited them into an account she set up at a credit union, stealing $3 million. - @TheMVTimes buff.ly/2LZOmoq
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You may not think about it every day, but fraud affects your life more than you may realize. Learn how to protect yourself in our latest #fraudweek video.
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Should auditors uncover fraud? This complicated question has been hotly debated for a while, but for first time, a report by the U.K. government says "yes." buff.ly/35AEWXF
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Learn more about how a lack of internal controls can contribute to increased fraud loss. #FraudWeek
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Implementing controls to prevent and detect fraud is a necessary part of managing fraud risk. Does your organization have the four anti-fraud controls mentioned in this video? #FraudWeek
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The 49th defendant was arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud federal child nutrition programs of $250 million through phony reimbursement claims. bit.ly/3fnLORZ
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Thinking like a fraudster can be challenging, but putting ourselves in their shoes to understand their justifications can be rewarding in preventing and fighting fraud. buff.ly/3ae7Uj4
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"The Report to the Nations remains the most comprehensive and widely quoted source of occupational fraud data in the world." - @BruceDorris, J.D., CFE, CPA buff.ly/2qEHwtg
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That's a wrap on the 32nd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. Thank you to our speakers, sponsors and attendees for your participation, your excitement, and most importantly, for your unwavering determination to fight fraud. Until next year... #FraudConf
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A whistleblower who’s been in the health care profession for more than 20 years brought a qui tam case forward that ultimately resulted in a $255 million Medicare fraud verdict against Consulate Health Care in FL. buff.ly/31xa4YC
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Four detectives from Colorado, three of whom are CFEs, were recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice for their role in breaking up a million-dollar gift card scam. Well done, folks! 👏 dpo.st/2UKoKPM
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In the wake of the Wirecard scandal, in which a €1.9 billion fraud went undiscovered for several years, some are calling for an overhaul of the auditing profession. Thoughts? buff.ly/2ZwCXBz
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A 22-year-old was arrested for allegedly conning Amazon out of nearly $370,000 (€300,000) by sending return packages filled with dirt. Yep, you read that right. Dirt. - @Newsweek buff.ly/2yOwpBx #cantmakethisfraudup
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Developed in partnership with @GrantThornton, the Anti-Fraud Playbook provides best practices and tools for implementing, improving or benchmarking your fraud risk management program. buff.ly/2DXO1R8
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Why save all of the networking for only a few in-person events? Connect year-round with fraud fighters in the ACFE Community’s new group “Women in the Anti-Fraud Profession.” bit.ly/33rti1s
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Need #fraudweek resources? We got ya covered! Use what you need to help spread awareness of fraud. buff.ly/2ql5QDp
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It's almost time! #fraudweek starts on Sunday, November 17th! We hope that you'll join us in our effort to raise awareness. 😎
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Have you downloaded our latest benchmarking report, “Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19”? buff.ly/3ddbFFj
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Okay, this is super cool. @GrantThornton has named a CFE as their new CEO. Congrats to Bradley J. Preber! buff.ly/2NVaPma
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Congratulations to Sudhir Gidwani, this year’s Certified Fraud Examiner of the Year! 🏆 #fraudconf buff.ly/30ZdjpV
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Hey, fraud examiners. You might not know it but today is an important day for you. 👉 buff.ly/363L1vF
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Implementing money laundering controls is the way to go, y’all. A Swedish bank was fined $107.3 million for lacking sufficient money laundering governance. buff.ly/31WpupP
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It's official! The 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference will be coming to Las Vegas, Nevada June 23-28, 2024.
We can't wait to see you there!
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Understanding the methods fraudsters use to cover their crimes can help organizations better design prevention mechanisms and detect the warning signs of fraud. Here are the top 8 concealment methods, as found in the 2018 Report to the Nations. buff.ly/2JwCFAL
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Looking for anti-fraud year-end reading material? Our list of top 10 blog posts of 2020 is here for your perusal. 🤓 bit.ly/3rKGHNt
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Criminals have started using medical goods purchases as a front for money laundering scams. Add it to the growing list of "things to look out for with COVID-19." buff.ly/2ZWGWt7
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This article says social media may be the most effective tool for fraudsters since money itself. Do you agree with that assessment? buff.ly/2SOn4nW
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Today, the ACFE is proud to recognize and honor more than 35,000 women who belong to the world’s largest anti-fraud fraud association. #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay bit.ly/2PG593L
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“The best part about a fraud is the paper trail. You can’t ignore the money flow.” - Norman DeBoer, 2019 CFE of the Year buff.ly/2kCYDvF
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Around 11 million people in the U.S. fall victim to credit and debit card fraud each year. Here's how to protect yourself. buff.ly/2XzBU2Z
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The story of Pablo Escobar’s drug trafficking reign is one of the most captivating stories of murder, mayhem and money laundering. It's all in the new Fraud Magazine cover story. bit.ly/3gVfmkM
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Cynthia Cooper, CFE, was named one of Time Magazine’s Persons of the Year for her role in uncovering the fraud at WorldCom. We are so lucky to have her as a keynote speaker at the 2021 ACFE Women's Summit. #WomenAgainstFraud bit.ly/37oxVNa
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German Company Loses $44 Million to One Business Email Compromise Scam ow.ly/BpAu304cRyv
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$65 million. That's how much money a (former) accountant stole from individual investors over a seven-year period. He bought himself homes, jets, yachts and a Lamborghini dealership. Yep. He bought an entire dealership. #cantmakethisfraudup buff.ly/30fONQw
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Dutch police hacked an encrypted messaging service, expecting to find criminal activity. Plot twist! They discovered police leaking information to drug traffickers instead. bit.ly/3iP3Xoq
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A new report shows criminals who keep their funds in cryptocurrency tend to launder money through a concentrated cluster of online services. zd.net/3s43UJD
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The inspector general for the U.S. Labor Department estimated that at least $26 billion in coronavirus benefits could be wasted, most of it going to scammers pretending to be deserving citizens who lost their jobs. buff.ly/3hakaUP
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Thank you to our co-hosts @IDTheftCenter, and thank you to each and every person who joined #fraudweekchat. Keep fighting the good fight! #fraudweek
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“Whistleblowers do an immense service to their society at their own risk and cost,” said Rabiu Olowo, CFE, toward the end of his presentation at this year's #fraudconf. “The least we can do for whistleblowers is protect them.” buff.ly/2RVJdib
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UPDATE: The Texas doctor who falsely diagnosed patients with lifelong diseases then treated them with toxic medications, was found guilty for a heinous scheme that totaled $325 million. He has been dubbed “one of the worst medical fraudsters.” buff.ly/2G5labj
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Here are 7 red flags that may indicate payroll fraud. - @SmartCompany buff.ly/2ZdDCKc
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Congratulations to the 99 new CFEs who completed the 90-Day CFE Exam Challenge! If you're interested in joining us next time, we'll announce sign-ups for the Oct-Dec challenge near the beginning of September. buff.ly/2uCF08O
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It's the last day of #FraudWeek but the fun's not over. Let's see how you do on our final trivia question. 🤓
According to the 2020 Report to the Nations, what is the most common behavioral red flag of fraud?
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We can’t wait to officially kick off this year's #fraudconf on Monday, June 22! Here are some tips to make the most of your virtual conference experience. buff.ly/2YgoQRx
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The FBI worked with law enforcement agencies around the world to covertly supply more than 12,000 devices to hundreds of criminal organizations in what they called "Operation Trojan Shield," identifying over 300 criminal organizations in the process. n.pr/3zmfXGA
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Why does it always have to end? Thank you so much to our attendees, sponsors and speakers for an INCREDIBLE virtual #fraudconf this year!
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Be proactive in fighting fraud! The 2020 Report to the Nations identifies top anti-fraud controls to help protect your organizations. buff.ly/2N99mIK
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A woman allegedly embezzled more than $225,000 from a business in one county to pay back $162,000 she previously embezzled from a business in a different county. This is not a recommended method for making restitution. buff.ly/2MIC0Sj #cantmakethisfraudup
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The ACFE found that these four anti-fraud controls were associated with a 50% or greater reduction in both fraud losses and fraud duration! buff.ly/2N99mIK
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We recently announced the retirement of longtime ACFE President, @JimRatley. We will miss you, Jim, and wish you all the best on your coming adventures! #acfe
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One of the participants in that infamous "GoFundMe" scam is now facing federal charges. - @abcnews buff.ly/2VjXQO5
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