Dustin J. Eaton, CFE

From billions lost to billions saved: A blueprint for beating synthetic IDs

• May 1, 2026

Synthetic identity theft, in which fraudsters stitch together real and fake identification details to create a brand-new identity, is now the fastest growing fraud threat across the globe. Here, the authors present a plan for crushing synthetic identities that could help organizations prevent billions of dollars in losses.  

Written By: Dustin J. Eaton, CFE, Frank McKenna

• • Anti-Fraud Laws Regulations and Compliance
  • Identity Theft

The evolution of PAN enumeration attacks: Tackling a growing threat to payment security

• May 1, 2025

By exploiting automated processes, fraudsters can bypass payment security measures at a faster, subtler rate. The authors explain how payment-processing companies can increase their defenses and better protect their customers against this growing threat to their security.

Written By: Dustin J. Eaton, CFE, Marcus Vinson

• • Cyberfraud
  • Fraud Schemes

Detecting document fraud

• July 1, 2023

Cases of document fraud, including check fraud, have exploded in recent years. The authors explain what’s behind the proliferation of this age-old scam and the modern technology CFEs can employ to stop it in its tracks.

Written By: Dustin J. Eaton, CFE, Theodore Colon, J.D.

• • Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
  • Identity Theft