Is This Recruiter a Scammer? Red Flags to Look Out for During the Great Resignation

Is This Recruiter a Scammer? Red Flags to Look Out for During the Great Resignation

In the past year, record numbers of employees have been quitting their jobs, and sometimes leaving entire industries. With so much turmoil in the job market, it comes as no surprise that fraudsters are pouncing. Career scammers are targeting job seekers using LinkedIn to reach out with fake offers and requesting personal information. The message may look like it’s coming from a legitimate company — but its origin is much more sinister. These scammers are attempting to steal your information and money.

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Member Spotlight: Diana Muyibi, Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipient 

Member Spotlight: Diana Muyibi, Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Recipient 

Diana Muyibi is a graduate student studying at State University of New York (SUNY), Old Westbury and also a proud past recipient of the ACFE’s Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship. Diana is in the Master of Science in forensic accounting program and is expected to graduate this spring. Currently, she is a member of the Long Island Chapter of the ACFE, the National Association of Black Accountants and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and she participates as a volunteer for the Justice for Fraud Victims Project at SUNY Old Westbury along with other programs.

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Mentoring Success Story: Holly and Caroline 

Mentoring Success Story: Holly and Caroline 

The ACFE Mentoring Program connects members to anti-fraud professionals from all over the world who can offer a wealth of resources, experience, advice and guidance. Mentees can search among registered mentors to find individuals whose experience and expertise match the areas in which they wish to be mentored. Caroline Kaye initially reached out to Holly Atkins, CFE, after viewing her mentor profile on the ACFE Community, and since then the pair have been connecting through their personal and professional experience.

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