Dating in the 21st Century: How to Spot an Online Romance Scam This Valentine’s Day

Dating in the 21st Century: How to Spot an Online Romance Scam This Valentine’s Day

I vividly remember how I felt on my first date. I was 15 years old (now that I have kids, I don’t know what my parents were thinking letting me go), and my body was still catching up to my forehead. My long-time crush of about two weeks drove to pick me up in a black Pontiac Grand Am that had a white Oakley sticker on the back window. He was one year older and was one of the few boys at my school who had a car…that worked.

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Longtime ACFE President Retires; New President and CEO Named

As your founder and chairman, it is with both sadness and joy that I am advising you of President James D. Ratley’s retirement next month on his 30th anniversary with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Thousands of you have met Jim; he has given countless presentations at events and local chapters while logging millions of miles on several continents.

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How to Study for Pre-Employment Tests

How to Study for Pre-Employment Tests

If you’re looking for a new opportunity in fraud prevention, detection or investigation, you should be aware that it’s a competitive landscape. According to Glassdoor.com, the average number of applicants applying for a job these days is 250. As specialized recruiters for investigative roles, we regularly receive 500 or more applicants for jobs we post.

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Chapter President: 'Message Should be Just as Important as the Messenger'

Chapter President: 'Message Should be Just as Important as the Messenger'

After attending a fraud prevention seminar more than 30 years ago, Robert Goehring, CFE, knew he wanted to serve and protect his local community. He has been a board member of the Pacific Northwest ACFE Chapter since 2001. He has served on the board in several capacities, including president, where he has been since 2012.

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Prevent Fraud in 2018

5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help Prevent Fraud in 2018

The most cost-effective way to limit fraud losses is to prevent fraud from occurring. But, how exactly do you prevent fraud? There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, as we know, because there isn't one company size, one, single company culture, one type of reporting hotline or one single person within a company who is responsible for all fraud-related efforts.

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