Fraud Talk

Fraud Talk is the ACFE’s monthly podcast dedicated to helping professionals who fight fraud on a daily basis. In these sessions, we break down case studies, talk with the industry’s leading experts and give you more tools you can use to spot, fight and prevent fraud.

Fraud Talk is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #172

  Examining Interpol's Operation First Light 2026 - Mason Wilder and Jason Zirkle - Episode 169

  Aug 7, 202643 min

  In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Research Director Mason Wilder, CFE, and Training Director Jason Zirkle, CFE, join the show to examine the results of Interpol's Operation First Light 2026, a global enforcement effort involving 97 countries that led to thousands of arrests, the identification of more than 142,000 victims and the interception of nearly $293 million in illicit funds. The conversation explores what an investigation of this size reveals about the modern fraud landscape, including the growing professionalization of fraud networks and the rise of global criminal enterprises operating like mature businesses. Wilder and Zirkle discuss how fraud schemes have evolved beyond individual bad actors into interconnected ecosystems involving recruiters, money launderers, data brokers and other specialized participants. This episode also highlights the importance of information sharing, public-private partnerships and cross-border collaboration, offering practical insights for fraud examiners working to identify larger criminal networks hidden behind seemingly isolated cases.

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  Episode #171

  Culture, Compliance and Humanizing Fraud Risk - Dr. Ursula Schmidt - Episode 168

  Jun 5, 202652 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Fraud Talk, Ursula Schmidt, Ph.D., CCEP-I, founder of Schmidt Advisory and a former executive vice president of audit and compliance, joins the show to explore how culture, communication and human behavior shape effective fraud risk management.</p> <p> </p> <p>Drawing on her global experience in internal audit and compliance, Dr. Schmidt explains why fraud is fundamentally a human problem, the importance of clear ownership of fraud risk, and why organizations must move beyond checklists and controls to address trust, transparency and accountability through honest communication and expectations.</p> <p> </p> <p>Also in th...

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  Episode #170

  30 Years of Occupational Fraud Insights: Making the Report to the Nations - John Warren and Andi McNeal - Episode 167

  May 15, 202640 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE CEO John Warren, J.D., CFE, and Chief Training Officer Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA, join the show to explore Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations — from its origins to its impact in the anti-fraud profession. The conversation traces the biennial report’s evolution over three decades, beginning with the first edition in 1996 to its role today as a global benchmark built on thousands of detailed case submissions provided by Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs).</p> <p>These conversations reveal how the report is created, from the collection of thousands of survey responses to a...

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  Episode #169

  The Power of Voice Biometrics in Today's Fraud Risk Landscape - Simon Marchand - Episode 166

  Apr 3, 202647 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Fraud Talk, fraud prevention expert and biometrics expert Simon Marchand, CFE, joins the show to explore how voice biometrics and AI-powered identity verification are reshaping the fight against fraud. This conversation follows the evolution of biometric technology from its origins as a customer authentication tool to its current role as a frontline defense against deepfakes, synthetic voices and large-scale orchestrated attacks.</p> <p>Marchand breaks down how fraudsters are leveraging AI to industrialize identity fraud, why language is no longer a barrier for bad actors operating across borders, and what organizations must consider when evaluating...

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  Episode #168

  Transparency, Trade and Fighting Corruption Across the Globe - Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - Episode 165

  Mar 6, 202620 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Fraud Talk, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala, Director‑General of the World Trade Organization and recipient of the ACFE’s Cressey Award for lifetime achievement, speaks with ACFE Chief Training Officer Andi McNeal, CFE, CPA, in a conversation recorded at the 36th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. Dr. Okonjo‑Iweala reflects on the critical role transparency, strong institutions and accountability play in preventing fraud and corruption, and where technology can reduce risk alongside the key component of human judgment. She also shares insights on Africa’s future in the global fight against corruption, lessons in building consensus...

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