3. Emerging Trends, Current Issues & International Incidents
Identity Theft: Review of the Saint Xavier University Study
Monday 10:20 - 11:40 a.m.
Working under a grant from the Institute for Fraud Prevention, researchers at Saint Xavier University conducted the most extensive study of identity theft to date. Over 21,000 cases of identity theft in Chicago were studied, including detailed review of over 1,300 police case files. The researchers will present highlights from the data, including findings regarding methods for stealing identities, victim demographics, discovering methods and the role mobile telephones play in identity theft.
Sham Charities — How They Operate and How to Detect Them
Monday 1:40 - 3:00 p.m. / Monday 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
Gain an understanding of the uses of sham charities to perpetrate a fraud and/or launder money. A discussion of real-life published cases of fraudulent charities will help illustrate how such shams are operated. This session will provide valuable insight into some of the techniques useful in detecting sham charities.
Laundering Intangible Assets
Tuesday 10:20 - 11:40 a.m.
We have moved from the Computer Age to the Intangible Age. As an economy, more of our assets are idea- and process-based than ever before. Fraudsters know this, too, and are using the system’s loopholes and ignorance to both steal and launder funds through the use of intellectual property, other intangible assets and critical information. Gain an understanding of how assets are being compromised, as well as the processes used to identify, account for, inventory and monitor intellectual property.
Off Shore Outsourcing Challenges
Tuesday 1:40 - 3:00 p.m
Outsourcing is an integral part of many businesses’ growth, sustainability and global competitive strategy. Managers need to understand how to approach fraud risk as companies outsource “offshore” such functions as manufacturing, business processes, professional services and product development. This presentation addresses minimizing fraud risk in the five most prominent outsourcing destinations (China, India, Mexico, Eastern Europe, and Asia Pacific) for the functions most commonly targeted for outsourcing.
Degree Mills and Fraudulent Credentials
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:50 p.m. / Wednesday 8:30 - 9:50 a.m.
Degree mill fraud represents a global billion-dollar industry producing and selling millions of bogus credentials from fictitious “universities” that are used by millions to gain unearned benefits. An expert in academic credential analysis and verification will give an overview of this problem, share tips on identifying bogus degrees, and provide information resources and best practices to fight this fraud.
International Frauds, Money Laundering and Trends
Wednesday 10:10 - 11:30 a.m.
International frauds are on the rise. Numerous credit protection agencies have sprung up with the goal of protecting companies, government and individuals from internet scams. However, modern international frauds are constantly morphing into more creative and lucrative scams. This presentation debunks the hype and explains the latest trends regarding global fraudster schemes and money trails. Recent case studies are presented to breathe life into and highlight modern scams of entities and individuals.
There will be 2 Pre-Conference Courses:
The main conference will have 9 parallel tracks.
- Fraud Investigation: Tools, Tips and Techniques
- Fraud Fighting Proactively: Prevention and Deterrence
- Emerging Trends, Current Issues & International Incidents
- Auditing for Fraud
- Using Technology in the Detection of Fraud
- Risk Management
- Legal, Ethics and Compliance Issues
- Fighting Fraud in the Field
- Best Practices and Case Studies
- Fraud Investigation: Tools, Tips and Techniques
- Fraud Fighting Proactively: Prevention and Deterrence
- Emerging Trends, Current Issues & International Incidents
- Auditing for Fraud
- Using Technology in the Detection of Fraud
- Risk Management
- Legal, Ethics and Compliance Issues
- Fighting Fraud in the Field
- Best Practices and Case Studies
