Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Check Washers Launder Money the Easy Way
Methamphetamine addicts steal personal and business checks from the mail, give them a bath, and cash the revived drafts to feed their habits.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Fraud on the Internet: Postal Inspectors Confront a New Challenge
“Fraud on the Internet” was adapted from an article in the Summer 1998 issue of the Law Enforcement Report, a publication of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Identity Theft: Fighting For Our Privacy
Identity theft and other fraud schemes are proliferating in the online world and privacy issues are becoming critical for businesses.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Medical Identity Theft: Unhealthy Procedures
As more health records are computerized and made available to medical providers on the Web, more data breaches and medical record compromises will occur.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Building Compliance Programs
Compliance involves many different elements; knowing and following all the relevant laws, rules, and policies is but one part of the mix. A strong compliance program is absolutely necessary to protect an organization both internally and externally.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE, Daniel R. Biegelman, J.D., CCEP
Interviewing the pathological subject
Here's the selected question for this issue: "I interviewed a pathological liar on several occasions who had bribed a government official. He exhibited no anxiety and actually seemed to enjoy the interviews. What techniques can you suggest using in this situation?
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE, Joel T. Bartow, CFE
Beyond Compliance: Fraud prevention culture that works
A heightened awareness of fraud and fraud prevention is critical to an organization's success. Implementing the new and enhanced corporate governance requirements is just the beginning of a culture of compliance.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE, Joel T. Bartow, CFE
Informants & whistleblowers
Important rules when using and managing informants, whistleblowers and cooperating defendants to avoid sabotaging your cases.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
FCPA Instills Fear
CFEs need to know all facts of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act as they work with compliance officers to offer comprehensive training to all employees.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE, Daniel R. Biegelman, J.D., CCEP
Designing a Robust Fraud Prevention Program (Part One)
There may not be a more opportune time for a fraud examiner to press for a full-fledged fraud prevention program. All entities - including yours - need robust fraud prevention programs staffed with savvy and cunning fraud examiners. Here are some suggestions to help you develop a fraud prevention program in your organization.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Designing a Robust Fraud Prevention Program, Part Two
Entities worldwide must transform security departments into rigorous fraud prevention programs staffed with qualified fraud examiners. Failed corporations and tougher legislation are forcing entities throughout the world to transform weak, reactive security departments into robust, proactive fraud prevention programs with one goal: stop fraud before it happens. This article outlines the principles from the joint professional document, Fraud Prevention Checkup.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Stopping U.S. Corporate Crooks from Cooking the Books
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act, spawned from huge corporate collapses, will not make fraud disappear. But its strong language and stiff penalties could deter some executives tempted to stray.
Written By: Martin T. Biegelman, CFE
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