Fraud Talk
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Fraud Talk is the ACFE’s monthly podcast dedicated to helping professionals who fight fraud on a daily basis. In these sessions, we break down case studies, talk with the industry’s leading experts and give you more tools you can use to spot, fight and prevent fraud.
Episodes
- 30 Years of Occupational Fraud Insights: Making the Report to the Nations - John Warren and Andi McNeal - Episode 167
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE CEO John Warren, J.D., CFE, and Chief Training Officer Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA, join the show to explore Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations — from its origins to its impact in the anti-fraud…
- The Power of Voice Biometrics in Today's Fraud Risk Landscape - Simon Marchand - Episode 166
In this episode of Fraud Talk , fraud prevention expert and biometrics expert Simon Marchand, CFE, joins the show to explore how voice biometrics and AI-powered identity verification are reshaping the fight against fraud. This conversation…
- Transparency, Trade and Fighting Corruption Across the Globe - Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Episode 165
In this episode of Fraud Talk, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, Director‑General of the World Trade Organization and recipient of the ACFE’s Cressey Award for lifetime achievement, speaks with ACFE Chief Training Officer Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA, in…
- Building Your Brand: Career Growth and Visibility for Anti-Fraud Professionals - Chris Ekimoff - Episode 164
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Communications Director John Duffley welcomes back forensic accountant and consultant Chris Ekimoff, CFE, CPA, for a conversation on career development, personal branding and professional visibility in…
- The Most Scandalous Fraud Cases of 2025 - Fraud Talk - Episode 163
In this episode of Fraud Talk, Fraud Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jen Liebman, CFE, is joined by ACFE President and CEO John Warren, J.D., CFE, to break down the most scandalous frauds of 2025 and what they reveal about today’s global fraud la…
- Decoding the Future: Strategic Foresight for Fraud Examiners - Heather Vescent - Episode 162
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Communications Director John Duffley sits down with Heather Vescent, a futurist, researcher and CEO of The Purple Tornado, to explore how strategic foresight can empower anti-fraud professionals to anti…
- The Bored Room: How Apathy Is Undermining Your Ethics Training - Garth Sheriff - Episode 161
In this episode of Fraud Talk, we explore an often-overlooked risk factor inside organizations: boredom. Guest Garth Sheriff, CFE, CPA, educator and former actor, joins ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins to examine how disengagement in…
- Stolen Lives on the Dark Web - David Maimon - Episode 160
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins speaks with David Maimon, a leading cyber crime and dark web researcher, to explore how the fraud landscape is being shaped by technology and organized criminal networks…
- How Fraudsters Target Lean Teams and Fast-Moving Companies - Shai Gabay - Episode 159
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins speaks with Shai Gabay, CEO and co-founder of TrustMi, to explore how fraudsters are capitalizing on overworked teams, rushed vendor payments and internal blind spots to…
- The Recruiter Isn't Real: Job Seekers, Scammers and the Hidden Brand Risk - Jim McConnell - Episode 158
In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Communications Director John Duffley speaks with Jim McConnell, CFE, about the growing threat of applicant fraud and hiring scams. With job seekers under increasing pressure, scammers exploit emotions an…
- Under Pressure: Why Younger Generations Are Falling for and Committing Fraud - Crystal Zuzek - Episode 157
In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins interviews Fraud Magazine Assistant Editor Crystal Zuzek, co-author of "Under Pressure". They explore the rising fraud risks facing Gen Z and millennials, both as victims…
- The Hidden Costs of Speaking Up: What Fraud Examiners Need to Know About Whistleblowers - Jacqueline Garrick - Episode 156
Whistleblowers are often key to uncovering fraud—but what happens after they report? In this episode of Fraud Talk , Jacqueline Garrick, founder of Whistleblowers of America and the Workplace Promise Institute, shares her journey from whis…
- Fraud Prevention in Action: How Students Are Gaining Real-World Experience - Victor Cardona - Episode 155
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins speaks with Victor Cardona, adjunct professor of forensic accounting at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, to discuss their “Day in the Life of an IRS Agen…
- Inside the In-House Fraud Investigation Teams Benchmarking Report - Mason Wilder - Episode 154
In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Communications Director John Duffley sits down with Mason Wilder, CFE, ACFE Research Director, to break down the newly released In-House Fraud Investigation Teams: 2025 Benchmarking Report. Dive into a d…
- AI’s Double-Edged Sword in Banking: Fighting Fraud While Avoiding Collateral Damage - Kennedy Meda - Episode 153
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing fraud prevention in the banking industry, enhancing detection and risk management. But with these advancements come new challenges—fraudsters using AI to exploit vulnerabilities, biases in algorit…
- The Top 5 Most Scandalous Frauds of 2024 - John Warren - Episode 152
In this episode of Fraud Talk , John Warren, CEO of the ACFE, and Jennifer Liebman, Editor-in-Chief of Fraud Magazine, delve into some of 2024's most scandalous fraud cases. From Boeing's guilty plea tied to deadly aviation crashes to Viet…
- Whistleblowers Wanted: Inside the DOJ’s Corporate Crime Crackdown - Patrick Gushue - Fraud Talk - Episode 151
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Research Specialist Sam May interviews Patrick Gushue, Acting Director of the Department of Justice's Corporate Whistleblower Awards pilot program. Together, they delve into the program's mission to unc…
- How Fraud Week Transformed Community Engagement for the Washington State Auditor’s Office - Brandi Pritchard - Fraud Talk - Episode 150
Join ACFE Public Relations Specialist Stefanie Hallgren in this episode of Fraud Talk , as she dives in with Brandi Pritchard, Assistant Director of Special Investigations at the Washington State Auditor's Office. With International Fraud…
- Adapting Fraud Detection for Latin America - Marta Cadavid - Fraud Talk - Episode 149
In this episode of Fraud Talk , Mason Wilder sits down with Marta Cadavid, founder of NoFraud Latam, to explore the unique challenges of detecting and preventing fraud in Latin America. Cadavid shares her journey, including the creation of…
- The Future of Identity Fraud Prevention - Mary Ann Miller - Fraud Talk - Episode 148
Mary Ann Miller, a seasoned cybersecurity and fraud expert, joins Rihonna Scoggins, ACFE Content Manager, on Fraud Talk to dissect the evolving threat landscape of identity fraud and the cutting-edge strategies organizations can deploy to…
- Fraud Prevention and Program Integrity in the Public Sector - Amanda Holden - Fraud Talk - Episode 146
Amanda Holden, a partner with Deloitte's Financial Crimes, joins Samuel May, ACFE research specialist, on Fraud Talk to uncover the intricacies of fraud prevention and program integrity in the Canadian public sector. They navigate the cruc…
- Secrets of OSINT Revealed - Javier Leiva - Fraud Talk - Episode 145
Javier Leiva, a writer, investigative journalist, producer and podcaster, joins Jason Zirkle, ACFE Training Director, on Fraud Talk to discuss the use of OSINT in investigations. They delve into the challenges, ethical considerations and f…
- The U.K. Post Office Scandal: Lessons in Accountability and System Reform - Tony McClements - Fraud Talk - Episode 144
In this episode of Fraud Talk , Tony McClements, Head of Investigations at Martin Kenney & Co., delves into the infamous U.K. Post Office scandal with ACFE Content Manager, Rihonna Scoggins. As McClements unravels the layers of this miscar…
- An Inside Look into Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations - Andi McNeal - Mason Wilder - Fraud Talk - Episode 143
In this episode of Fraud Talk, Andi McNeal, VP of Education for the ACFE, and ACFE Research Director, Mason Wilder, delve into the critical insights of Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations, discussing its evolution, consistent…
- Fraud Examiners: The Bearers of Bad News - Amii Barnard-Bahn - Fraud Talk - Episode 142
In this month’s episode of Fraud Talk , Rihonna Scoggins, ACFE Content Manager, sits down with Amii Barnard-Bahn, an acclaimed coach for legal and compliance executives, to dissect the nuances of navigating difficult conversations as anti-…
- Harnessing AI for Compliance and Risk Management - Christian Focacci - Fraud Talk - Episode 141
In this episode of Fraud Talk , ACFE Content Manager Rihonna Scoggins meets with Christian Focacci, CEO and Founder of Threat Digital, to discuss the future of risk management and compliance software. The discussion delves into the groundb…
- Inside the ACFE’s Top 5 Most Scandalous Frauds of the Year - John Warren - Fraud Talk - Episode 140
In this special edition of Fraud Talk , we focus on the ACFE's annual round-up featured in Fraud Magazine , a highlight anticipated by many in the industry. This year, we offer you an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the process of…
- Fraud in Your Backyard: Fraud in Homeowners and Condo Owners Associations - Belinda Kitos - Fraud Talk - Episode 139
Belinda Kitos, CFE, CICA and president of SCF Inc., was elected as treasurer of her homeowners association, but when she opened the books she discovered a $1.2 million fraud in her own backyard. In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, Kitos…
- From Symptoms to Solutions: AI’s Remedy for Healthcare Fraud - Theja Burir - Fraud Talk - Episode 138
The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) estimates conservatively that healthcare fraud costs the U.S. approximately $68 billion annually. Why is there so much fraud and abuse with insurance claims and why has this problem g…
- The Tale of the Phantom Nonprofit - Michael Booher - Fraud Talk - Episode 137
In this haunting episode of Fraud Talk , investigate the ghostly 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 Comptrol…
- Scam’s Calling: Unraveling the Robocall Racket - Alex Quilici - Fraud Talk - Episode 136
"We've been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" is an all-too-common robocall scam aiming to bilk victims out of their money. Alex Quilici, CEO of YouMail, discusses the intricacies of robocalls, what differentiates ben…
- Chopping Down Black Axe - Tom Cronkright - Fraud Talk - Episode 135
Tom Cronkright, the lead witness in the FBI's inditement of Black Axe, an international cybercrime syndicate based out of Nigeria, speaks with ACFE President John Gill, CFE, in this month's episode of Fraud Talk . As the co-founder of Cert…
- Deeds and Deceit: Real Estate Fraud Trends - David Fleck - Fraud Talk - Episode 134
In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, the Chief Training Officer for the ACFE, John Gill, CFE, meets with David Fleck, Esq., business and real estate attorney who represents victims of business, real estate and investment fraud in lawsuit…
- The Missing Pieces of the U.K. Fraud Puzzle - Kathryn Westmore - Fraud Talk - Episode 133
In Episode 133 of Fraud Talk, Editor in Chief of Fraud Magazine Paul Kilby speaks with Kathryn Westmore, the Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Financial Crime and Security Studies at the Royal United Services Institute, a military…
- Jackpot Justice: Unraveling the Lottery Heist - Rob Sand - Fraud Talk - Episode 132
In Episode 132 of Fraud Talk , ACFE Research Specialist Sam May meets with Rob Sand, the Iowa State Auditor. Rob speaks about the Hot Lotto fraud scandal he prosecuted, totaling more than $25 million, as well as helping the state of Iowa i…
- The Evolution of IRS Criminal Investigations - Tyler Hatcher - Fraud Talk - Episode 131
In Episode 131 of Fraud Talk, Tyler Hatcher, Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles field office of the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation division, joins ACFE Communications Manager John Duffley. Tyler reflects on the I…
- The Art and Ethics of Social Engineering - Jenny Radcliffe - Fraud Talk - Episode 130
In this episode, Jenny Radcliffe, aka "The People Hacker," discusses her expertise as an ethical social engineer, honing those skills at an early age on the streets of Liverpool, and unique challenges she has faced over the years. Joining…
- Law Enforcement vs. Private Practice Investigations - Tony McClements - Fraud Talk - Episode 129
In Episode 129 of Fraud Talk, Tony McClements, the Head of Investigations at Martin Kenney & Co., discusses his career trajectory through three decades in law enforcement to the private practice cases he oversees today. Joining ACFE Commun…
- Confessions of a Convicted Fraudster - Charles Antonucci - Fraud Talk - Episode 128
In this episode, the ACFE's Chief Training Officer John Gill sat down with Charles Antonucci, the former president of The Park Avenue Bank, who was convicted in 2015 of trying to defraud the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Antonucci…
- Overseas Contractor Bribed Official to Defraud the U.S. Government - Eduardo Cuyos - Fraud Talk- Episode 127
In this episode, ACFE Community Manager Rihonna Scoggins reads a case study submitted by Eduardo “Ed” Cuyos. The case study follows Ed's investigation into fraudulent activities previously missed by the Defense Criminal Investigative Servi…
- Catching Up With the ACFE: Fraud Week 2022, Board of Regents Voting, and More _ Bruce Dorris, President and CEO _ Fraud Talk _ Episode 126
International Fraud Awareness Week provides space to highlight fraud prevention and detection initiatives at companies around the world. Thousands of groups have pledged as Supporting Organizations over the past 22 years, with more doing t…
- Military Veterans’ Experiences and Skills Brought to the Anti-Fraud Table | Collins Wanderi, Monica Meeks, Bill Stakes | Fraud Talk | Episode 125
In Episode 125 of Fraud Talk , ACFE Training Director Jason Zirkle, CFE, is joined by military veterans from around the world to share their backgrounds and how their experiences have aided them in their roles as CFEs and anti-fraud profes…
- The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie Antar - Gary Weiss - Fraud Talk - Episode 124
Eddie Antar founded the Crazy Eddie electronics retail chain in Brooklyn, New York, which rose to prominence across the New York-New Jersey area throughout the 1970s. Operating undetected for years, Eddie’s business practices were grounded…
- Justice for Fraud Victims - Remembering Who We’re Fighting For - Dr. David Glodstein - Fraud Talk - Episode 123
In the fight against fraud, it can be hard to remember why we do it, especially when the fraudsters never seem to quit. Associate professor of accounting, taxation and business law at SUNY Old Westbury, Dr. David Glodstein, began the Justi…
- Crossed Wires: Unraveling the Relationship Between Cybersecurity and Fraud - Roderick Chambers- Fraud Talk - Episode 122
The intersection of cyber security and fraud examination is ever-expanding in our new technological landscape. At the 33rd Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference, ACFE Research Manager Mason Wilder, CFE, and Deputy Superintendent and Director…
- Filling Your Anti-Fraud Toolbox - Tod McDonald - Garth Leonard - Fraud Talk - Episode 121
Washington State’s Largest Ponzi Scheme was the catalyst for Tod McDonald, CPA to start his company and push for innovation in financial e-discovery. Years later, he and Garth Leonard, CFE, from Valid8 Financial, join ACFE Community Manage…
- The Oxfraud: What a Pseudo-Academic Conspiracy Theory Tells Us About Financial Fraud- Michael Pocalyko- Fraud Talk - Episode 120
William Shakespeare is widely considered to be one of the most prolific and influential writers of all time. But one group of individuals, who call themselves “Oxfordians” and their theory the "Shakespeare Authorship Question," falsely cla…
- A Look at the Growing Issue of Medical Identity Theft- Scott Ward - Fraud Talk - Episode 119
While victims of traditional identity theft often catch it quickly, victims of medical identity theft may not know they are victims until they need critical medical treatment. In this episode, Scott Ward, CFE, senior vice president at Qlar…
- Fraud Now, Pay Later - Fraud Talk - Jim Ducharme - March 2022 - Episode 118
In this episode, Jim Ducharme, COO of Outseer, a leading technology company in the fight against payment fraud, speaks on the rise of Buy Now Pay Later services and how fraudsters are exploiting these new avenues of credit. He also discuss…
- Following the Breadcrumbs: Tracing Cryptocurrencies in Fraud Investigations - Larry Nielson - Mason Wilder - Fraud Talk - Episode 117
“In this episode, Larry Nielsen, a detective who has spent the last several years teaching himself about cryptocurrencies, shares advice for fraud examiners who are interested in expanding their toolkits to accommodate cryptocurrency inves…