Mentoring Success Story: Rémi and Thomas

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Mentoring Success Story: Rémi and Thomas

After being a CFO for a global health care leader in the Middle East, Rémi Gayraud, CFE, dedicated more than 10 years in investigations and project management to forensic firms as a partner with Grant Thornton. Rémi now works on the corporate investigations team for a science-led health care company overseeing Europe and Africa. He’s also a co-author of two French books and has collaborated with ACFE’s president and CEO, Bruce Dorris, on the first CFE Exam Review Course in France. Rémi is part of the ACFE Mentoring Program. He serves as a mentor, and one of his former mentees was Thomas Bouloutsos.

Thomas is an Assistant to Internal Audit for a European Union Agency. Thomas joined the ACFE Mentoring Program because he hoped to meet and connect with others in his field. He also wanted to create a solid career path for himself with the guidance of a seasoned professional. These two created a lasting friendship and have a few tips to share with those who are considering joining the ACFE Mentoring Program.

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Gamblers Can Be Defrauded Too

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Gamblers Can Be Defrauded Too

If you ask any internet search engine to execute a query about “gambling” and “fraud,” almost all information returned will be addressing the fact that gamblers are typical potential fraudsters. Indeed, gambling addiction generates pressure to commit fraud and is considered a high fraud risk factor. Gamblers will try anything to continue feeding their excessive gambling habits. Most fraud examiners are aware of this risk, and organizations should be attentive to their employees’ conduct. If a gambling problem rises, the organization should assist the employee through adequate employee support programs.

However, rarely do we see anyone raise the matter that gamblers could be defrauded too. Subconsciously, we might act as if gamblers are wrongdoers and therefore have no rights to claim. This bias would prevent us from admitting that gamblers are consumers and should be considered so. And if they are victims of a fraud scheme, they deserve it. It’s a punishment “morally” deserved.

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30 Years of Fighting Fraud: A #fraudconfchat Recap

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30 Years of Fighting Fraud: A #fraudconfchat Recap

Recently, we co-hosted #fraudconfchat (a Twitter chat) with Forensic Strategic Solutions in support of the 30th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. While the conference has ended and you can read a lot of coverage from the big event, the Twitter chat participants shared so much great advice and wisdom that we wanted to put it all in one place.

Those who joined took the opportunity to discuss how the anti-fraud profession has evolved over the past 30 years and how fraud fighters have stepped up during that time. As usual, everyone came with their best gifs.

If you didn’t get a chance to join the Twitter chat, here are some of the top insights that were shared.

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The Future of Anti-Fraud Technology

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The Future of Anti-Fraud Technology

Technological advancements present opportunities for both fraud perpetrators and those trying to stop them. As criminals find new ways to exploit technology to commit their schemes and target new potential victims, anti-fraud professionals must ensure they are likewise adopting new technologies that are the most effective in navigating the evolving threat landscape.

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DNA Test Kits Reveal Decades-Long Fertility Fraud

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DNA Test Kits Reveal Decades-Long Fertility Fraud

Matt White, Jacoba Ballard and Heather Woock all grew up in or around Indianapolis, Indiana, never having met one another and never imagining that they might share the same biological father. In the years 2014 to 2016, all three were in their 30s and all individually decided to partake in the recent popularity of DNA test kits, which led them to discover their shocking biological connection. After a series of messages and meetups with others who shared the same DNA, the half-siblings gradually discovered a whole circle of more than 50 people who share half of their genetic makeup. The uniting parent? Donald Cline, a fertility doctor who secretly used his own sperm to impregnate patients seeking his counsel during the 1970s and 80s.

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