Fraud Talk: The Importance of Questioning What Doesn’t Seem Right in Investigations

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Fraud Talk: The Importance of Questioning What Doesn’t Seem Right in Investigations

In this episode, Dr. Vince Haecker, assistant special agent-in-charge for the U.S. Department of the Interior- Office of Inspector General, discusses why it's pivotal to trust your instincts as an investigator and empower those around you to ask questions when something doesn't seem right. He also stresses the importance of communication with other departments in your organization and staying objective while researching.

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Fraud Talk: The $200,000 Car – When Fraudsters Use Audit Guidelines to Steal

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Fraud Talk: The $200,000 Car – When Fraudsters Use Audit Guidelines to Steal

In this episode of the ACFE’s monthly podcast Fraud Talk, the president and co-founder of Verracy, Mary Breslin, CFE, discusses a case she investigated where an employee stole $1.8 million after being overly interested in auditing processes. After being tipped off when she saw he purchased an expensive sports car, she shares lessons she learned from the case.

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Fraud Talk: A Conversation With the "Original Internet Godfather"

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Fraud Talk: A Conversation With the "Original Internet Godfather"

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.

In this excerpt from the full transcript of episode 109, Johnson shares some advice for companies as cybercrime continues to evolve and grow.

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Fraud Talk: Accountability at All Levels

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Fraud Talk: Accountability at All Levels

In the most recent episode of Fraud Talk, 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.

In the excerpt below from the full transcript of episode 108, Jackson illustrates how networking and mentoring can create solid career paths for those belonging to underrepresented groups.

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