Governments are susceptible to fraud-related crimes every day, from corruption to payroll tampering. Findings from Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations revealed median losses for national-level entities were USD 210,000, and with relative losses affecting state and local entities even more, the following resources were established to aid government organizations in detecting and preventing fraud at all levels around the world.
Raushi Conrad was a longtime, well-liked U.S. federal government high-tech specialist. He bucked the stereotype of the aloof, arrogant IT worker. But an anonymous email led to an investigation that showed he’d committed a one-man $1 million internal fraud scheme that involved chicken restaurants, computer viruses and “wink-and-a-nod” briberies. Here’s how to fend off similar high-tech crimes.
The first ACFE Report to the Nations was published nearly 30 years ago in 1996. It would be overly simplistic to say that fraud has grown since then, but the data clearly shows significant increases as more information has been reported by CFEs around the world.
From deepfakes, voice-cloning, chatbots and mimicked writing styles, AI-supported scams are growing at an exponential rate. Learn about the FTC's measures to fight impersonation fraud.
Public-Private Partnerships are indispensable in enhancing collaboration, leveraging resources and combating financial crimes effectively. Partnerships allow for the sharing of targeted information, thereby resulting in a more efficient use of resources.
North Korean state-sponsored cyberfraudsters are attracting increasing attention and, so far, have been outsmarting the government authorities pursuing them. Here’s what fraud examiners can learn from the authoritarian regime’s tricks to exploit the latest technology and what they need to know to stop them.
Fraud now accounts for more than 40% of all crime in the United Kingdom. Here we explore what’s behind this proliferation of fraud in England and Wales and what anti-fraud experts say the government must do to crush it.
LEGA partners with government entities at the local, state, national and international levels and provides discounts, anti-fraud training and resources to assist and guide you in your efforts to prevent, deter and reduce fraud. Participation in LEGA is also open to leading international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). With nearly 300 participating agencies, joining LEGA gives you the edge you need to stay up-to-date in an ever-evolving landscape.
In this episode of Fraud Talk, investigate the disappearance of Phases, Inc., a Tennessee nonprofit dedicated to helping women with substance abuse issues. Tune in with Michael Booher, CFE, CPA, from the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury discover how this story unfolds and the truths lurking in Phases, Inc.'s shadows.
Amanda Holden, a partner with Deloitte's Financial Crimes, joins Fraud Talk to uncover the intricacies of fraud prevention and program integrity in the Canadian public sector. She navigates the crucial role of proactive prevention and detection, addressing the unique challenges faced by public entities in a rapidly evolving fraud landscape.
In this episode of Fraud Talk, Tony McClements, Head of Investigations at Martin Kenny & Co., delves into the infamous U.K. Post Office scandal. As McClements unravels the layers of this miscarriage of justice, he discusses the critical failures of the Horizon IT system and the damaging effects of withheld disclosures during legal proceedings.
