Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

Drawing from 2,402 fraud cases across 143 countries and territories, Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations details fraud trends, behavioral red flags, key risks and more to help organizations and fraud fighters assess and improve anti-fraud programs. Here are five key takeaways from the latest Report to the Nations. You can read the full report for free at https://lnkd.in/e6sKykkK

Fraud risk is only part of the picture. To build stronger anti-fraud programs, professionals also need to understand the connections between compliance, internal controls and broader enterprise risk management. In this new Expert Insights self-study course, Adding Value by Understanding Risk Relationships, Gerry Zack, CFE, shares practical insights into why these connections matter and how anti-fraud professionals can turn that understanding into action. Get started today: https://lnkd.in/guuYYGnZ

Fraud prevention starts with understanding how fraud happens. Former fraudster Alex Wood shares how personal pressures, mounting debt and social engineering tactics fueled a criminal career that spanned two decades and involved more than GBP 50 million in losses. More than a true-crime story, this webinar explores the human vulnerabilities, behavioral red flags and control failures that organizations can learn from to strengthen their prevention and detection efforts. ➡️Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dHrYCFin

At the ACFE Global Fraud Conference, you leave with something valuable — whether it’s a new investigative approach, a fresh perspective or a connection you can rely on long after the event ends. Join more than 5,500 anti-fraud professionals from around the world July 12–17 for conversations, insights and strategies shaped by the realities you are facing right now. Be the Beacon at the 37th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference: https://lnkd.in/eQr7QdUR #FraudConf

Financial statement fraud is the most costly type of occupational fraud, with a median loss of $1 million per case, according to Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations. This virtual seminar explores how financial statement fraud schemes are carried out, the red flags to watch for and investigative techniques used to detect fraudulent reporting and disclosures. Led by experienced instructors, this seminar uses case studies and practical analysis techniques to help strengthen your ability to identify suspicious financial activity with greater confidence. Join us online June 16: https://lnkd.in/gtqdJFj4 Register by May 1 to save $75. 

Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship recipients. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to careers dedicated to fighting fraud and protecting organizations globally. The ACFE Foundation is proud to support the next generation of anti-fraud leaders through opportunities that help students further their education and prepare for meaningful careers. We are honored to celebrate these scholars and the impact they will make in the years ahead. Britten Ratcliff | Jessica Spikes, CIGA | Chiamaka Femi-Adeyinka MCFE, ISC2-CC | Ty C. Lewis | Natalie Chu | Allison Steger | Esme Stilwaney | David Witham | Benjamin O. Akinlabi, CFE | Kyra Armes | Rudolf A. | Anna Brunner | Brooklin Cattoor | Madison Goble | Cole Huth | Md Shazid Islam | Ebrima Jammeh | Anna Rubino | Shojin Cyrus Samson | Nishtha Sathi | Paige Speer | Sierra Strong | Reagan Travis

What goes into creating the world's largest study on occupational fraud? In the latest episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE CEO John Warren, J.D., CFE and ACFE Chief Training Officer Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA share a behind-the-scenes look into the making of Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations. Learn how the report has evolved over 30 years, what continues to surprise the Research team and the patterns that remain consistent across three decades of data. 🎧Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or ACFE.com now: https://lnkd.in/guhGNscq

The next generation of AI is designed to reason, plan and act autonomously. In the May/June issue of Fraud Magazine, an Amazon Nova engineer speaks with Vincent Walden about what agentic AI could mean for fraud prevention, investigations, governance and the evolving tactics used by fraudsters. ➡️Read the Innovation Update: https://lnkd.in/gTrFM5K5

🗺️What do thousands of fraud cases reveal about today's risk landscape? Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations offers a global lens into fraud losses, emerging patterns, and the vulnerabilities organizations across industries and regions are facing. Developed from real case data thanks to Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) around the world, the report helps you contextualize your fraud risks against broader global trends and identify areas of improvement. Explore key findings and download the report: https://bit.ly/4dr6ZNg