I know that's confusing but let me explain. Other industries suffer from identity theft through account frauds, online fraud, etc. We in gaming can suffer from identity theft and fraud through our players clubs and credit transactions, to name a few. Just variations on a theme!
Attending conferences such as the ACFE conference also reminds me that training is critical to my success. In today's fast moving world you have to quickly identify what scams are going on now and how to stop them immediately before your company loses a bundle.
Computer technology while making our jobs easier also makes the criminals easier; he/she can steal more, faster! This one reality alone has changed our jobs (surveillance, loss prevention, security) forever.
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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ReplyDeleteThe 2009 ACFE conference was indeed a remarkable event in that while many trade associations are reporting declines of 30% to 40% in attendance, the ACFE drew over 2000 attendees--more than last year! This result has conflicting implications: One is that there clearly is a strong and growing demand for practical advice on how to detect, prevent and investigate fraud. THe ACFE conference is a good place to pick up a lot of this information in a few short days. On the other hand, the substantial turnout this year indicates that the "fraud problem" is becoming increasingly serious for US (and overseas) organizations. Despite the tough economy and reduced training and travel budgets, over 2000 people found it worth the considerable expense of attending the 2000 conference in Las Vegas. That can only mean that their employers are finally beginning to see fraud as an issue that can no longer be swept under the carpet. That is a good thing. Now we need to build momentum by continuing to demonstrate to top management that investing in anti-fraud resources promises a very attractive ROI!
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