• May/June 2021 | Vol. 36 | No. 3

Featured Articles

  • Running a marathon at a sprinter's pace

    The U.S. Congress has approved a record $5 trillion in pandemic-relief packages, opening up new territory for fraudsters to ply their trade. Fraud Magazine talks to two of the top professionals leading the government's fight against fraud and finds out why CFEs are required more than ever.

    Wasted opportunities

    Investigators and auditors spend hours looking for fraud and abuse but often overlook the third bad boy: waste. Fraud is flashy, and abuse is sinister. But waste often gets a short shrift. These CFEs encourage us to look for waste so we can save our organizations millions during these lean times.

    Ponzi schemes and the pandemic … a perfect storm?

    If 2020 wasn’t bad enough, some experts believe the COVID-19 pandemic is creating the perfect conditions for an increase in Ponzi schemes. Here’s some advice on how best to deal with this type of fraud and why these schemes persist.

    The case of Little Bo Peep — the jailhouse employee

    When employment circumstances change and pressures mount, criminals might disguise red flags of misbehavior. Because past actions can be a useful indicator of future behavior, background checks provide a snapshot of an applicant’s criminal, credit and employment history. Here we discuss the importance of background checks and how to properly vet your applicants.

    Gifts of mentoring

    Most of us know it’s more “blessed to give than receive,” but hectic work and family schedules (and pesky pandemic problems) can keep us from imparting our knowledge. But don’t let lofty assumptions of mentorship keep you from the joy of giving newish fraud examiners the career boosts they need. Here are practical ways to get started. (And hopeful mentees: Give this article to prospective mentors!)

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