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Fraud Talk
Hosted by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) · EN
Fraud Talk is the monthly podcast of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). In these sessions, we break down case studies, talk with the anti-fraud industry’s leading experts, and give you more tools to spot, fight and prevent fraud.
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The Recruiter Isn't Real: Job Seekers, Scammers and the Hidden Brand Risk - Jim McConnell - Episode 158
Jul 3, 202500:32:28Tap to summarizeIn 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 and new technologies to steal personal information, impersonate companies and damage employer brands. McConnell breaks down the red flags of fraudulent recruiters, the rise of comment poisoning on platforms like LinkedIn, and how CFEs and HR teams can work together to spot and stop this emerging threat.
Transcribe →Under Pressure: Why Younger Generations Are Falling for and Committing Fraud - Crystal Zuzek - Episode 157
Jun 6, 202500:30:20Tap to summarizeIn 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 and as perpetrators. From emotionally manipulative scams like sextortion to friendly fraud and the glamorization of con artists, Zuzek shares insight and real stories that reveal how digital lifestyles and economic pressures are shaping the next generation.
Transcribe →Stories Behind the Numbers
Apr 26, 2019Tap to summarizeEach of the 2,690 real cases of occupational fraud reported in the ACFE’s 2018 Report to the Nations has a unique story behind it. Dive deeper by reading these case studies from the investigating CFEs.
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