Fraud Training
There are many private consulting groups that provide fraud prevention training, but there are also other resources, such as government programs and non-profit organizations, offering fraud prevention programs.
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
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The ACFE is a non-profit organization that sets standards and grants accreditation to fraud prevention programs. The ACFE hold fraud prevention conferences worldwide. They also conduct seminars at core, intermediate and advanced levels as well as a one- to two-day combination courses for specialists. They have an online training program that includes courses in risk assessment, financial statement fraud, evidence and testifying and analyzing evidence, to name a few.
Financial Fraud Institute
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Extensive fraud detection, investigation and analysis training is provided to community law enforcement agencies by the Financial Fraud Institute. The Financial Fraud Institute is part of the Investigative Operation Division of Homeland Security. They provide services to state, local, tribal and international law enforcement agencies. They have beginning to advanced courses in fraud investigations, cybercrime and investigative software applications, among many others.
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United States Department of Justice (USDOJ)
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The Office for Victims of Crime work with community organization to provide fraud prevention and education programs. The Office for Victims of Crime within the USDOJ has partnered with many local organizations to provide fraud prevention and awareness programs. For instance, they have partnered with the National Hispanic Council on Aging on a project to train the elderly in Latino communities how to recognize and prevent fraud. They also provide senior peer counselors for victims of fraud.
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References
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