Faces of Fraud: Stay Safe from the Latest Threats FLEXCAST
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1.0 Credits
Member Price $49.00
Non-Member Price $56.00
Overview
In today’s digital age, the threat of identity theft and fraud is more prevalent than ever, posing significant risks to personal and financial security. This dynamic presentation, led by expert Jeff, addresses the critical issue of how criminals exploit vulnerabilities to commit fraud and steal identities. It agitates the audience by showcasing the various tactics used by fraudsters in today’s society, from social security benefit fraud to mortgage title fraud, and the profound impact these can have on individuals. The course provides a solution by demonstrating simple, yet effective, steps to safeguard against these threats. Participants will learn practical methods to prevent identity theft, including freezing credit reports, thwarting wire transfer scams, and securing against tax return fraud. By the end of this presentation, you will be equipped with easy-to-implement solutions to protect your identity and stay one step ahead of fraudsters in the ever-evolving landscape of fraud and identity theft.
Highlights
Prevent social security fraud. Prevent identity theft. Prevent scams. Prevent mortgage fraud. Prevent tax fraud.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
CPAs, auditors, accountants and financial professionals.
Objectives
Preventing social security benefit fraud. Prevent identity theft by freezing credit reports. Prevent wire transfer scams. Prevent mortgage title fraud. Prevent tax return fraud.
Preparation
None.
Notice
This is a FlexCast (no exam required) and may be viewed only Monday - Saturday, 5am - 5pm PT. You may take up to one year from the date of purchase to complete the course. Pause your FlexCast and resume at a convenient day during the hours above. Partial credit for 2+ credit courses: If you are unable to complete the course in one sitting, partial credit can be awarded (minimum of one credit). To earn the remaining credits, you must return later and start the course from the beginning. Use chat to ask questions of a subject matter expert during the program.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jeff Lanza, Western CPE
Jeff Lanza was an FBI special agent for over 20 years. He investigated corruption, fraud, organized crime, cybercrime, human trafficking, and terrorism. Jeff has lectured at Princeton University and as a “distinguished lecturer” at Missouri State University. He appears regularly on Fox News and CNBC, and he appeared on such national programs as TODAY, Good Morning America, Dateline, and NPR’s Marketplace.
Jeff is passionate about keeping people and organizations safe from risk and has presented to thousands around the globe. His latest book, Pistols to Press, has received critical acclaim from national media figures. In addition, Jeff has authored speeches for FBI executives and has been published in the Kansas City Star, Ingram’s magazine, and on the FBI national website.
Jeff is a professional speaker who has provided over a thousand presentations on leadership integrity, crisis communication, ethics, identity theft, cybercrime, and more. His clients include 20th Century Fox, Morgan Stanley, Nationwide, Citigroup, the Young Presidents’ Organization, American Century Investments, Hallmark, H&R Block, Wells Fargo, and others. Jeff produces fraud and ethics webcasts for Western CPE.
Jeff was head of operations security for the Kansas City FBI and a graduate of the world-renowned John E. Reid School of Interviewing and Interrogation. He is a certified FBI instructor and has trained numerous government agencies and corporate clients. Jeff has an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the University of New Haven (Connecticut) and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas.
Jeff consulted for Academy Award winning director Ang Lee during the production of Ride with the Devil, and he has provided regular consulting services for television and movie production in Hollywood at Steele Films and Granfalloon Productions. Jeff was a major contributor and appeared on camera in a recent episode of the History Channel’s America’s Book of Secrets. He will be featured in the upcoming companion documentary to the major theatrical release Runner Runner, which stars Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake.
Non-Member Price $56.00
Member Price $49.00