Aug 6, 2024
Fraud Academy is a pioneering initiative designed to arm bankers with the skills needed to detect and combat fraud. Our unique program features insights from experts across the DEA, FBI, law enforcement, AARP, and the financial industry, offering a robust education in fraud prevention from those who know it best. With fraud costing every bank valuable time and money, our curriculum targets over eighteen types of fraud, including check fraud, elder fraud, cybercrimes, and introduces effective prevention tools. Equipping bankers with the
knowledge to minimize fraud-related losses and protect your institution’s bottom line.
Not Just another webinar- this is your front-row ticket to an immersive learning experience that will transform your fight against fraud.
This two-and-a-half-day school will take a deep dive into the types of fraud most affecting financial institutions.
Dates:
August 6-8, 2024
August 6th, 7th : 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
August 8th : 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dive into the fundamentals of fraud with Shane Ensminger, exploring its history, types, and the basics of fraud detection and prevention. Ideal for beginners seeking a comprehensive overview.
Gene Haynes takes you through the intricate world of counterfeit checks and broader financial crimes, detailing their mechanisms, impacts, and strategies for the identification and mitigation.
Josh Bly offers an in-depth look at protecting against check processing fraud and wire fraud, focusing on prevention techniques, latest trends, and secure processing practices.
Led by USSS Mike Helsby, this course delves into card skimming operations, including detection methods, the role of the Secret Service, and protective measure against this pervasive form of fraud.
Join Varnika Ensminger for a deep dive into the forensic investigation techniques used to solve bank crimes, emphasizing the analytical methods that uncover fraud.
In partnership with the Attorney's Office, this session provides crucial awareness and understanding of human trafficking, it's signs, effects on victims, and how to combat this global issue.
A unique session with Shane Ensminger focusing on the identification and management of high-risk businesses, offering insights into minimizing risks and enhancing security protocols.
Explore the rapidly evolving threats of cyber crimes and the emergence of the deep fakes with David Hake and a special guest, covering detection, implications, and defense strategies.
Enhance your perceptual skills with techniques in situational awareness, crucial for recognizing and reacting to potential threats in a timely manner.
Delve into the intriguing world of Bitcoin with Richard Yancey, exploring its history, the nature of cryptocurrency crimes, and the challenges of digital currency fraud.
Troey Stout, in collaboration with the DEA, sheds light on the complex issues of money laundering, including methods, regulatory responses, and strategies for financial intuitions to detect and prevent it.
Chris Darmand from the FBI explores the emotionally charged world of romance scams, offering insights into their operation, victim impact, and effective measures for prevention and response.
Chris Darmand
Chris is a Forensic Accountant with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Darmand has over 23 years of experience in forensic accounting, financial and internal auditing, investigations, risk and controls assessments, and data analytics. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Internal Auditor.
Varnika Ensminger
Varnika is a retired Forensic Services Unit Detective with the Lexington Police Department. She is a Kentucky Law Enforcement Certified Instructor and continues to teach Forensics Investigations to police and civilians. Currently, she is the Security / Facilities Manager for the United States Special Operations Command, Program Executive Office Special Operations Forces Support Activity (PEO SOFSA), in Lexington, KY.
David Hake
WIth nearly 20 years of IT experience and multiple IT certifications from Microsoft and Cisco, David Hake has spent his career designing, implementing and protecting critical IT networks. He now serves as the Director of Technology for Central Bank and leads the technology strategic, organizational, and business development efforts with a focus on cybersecurity.
Gene Haynes
Gene has over 20 years of experience in Fraud Investigations. He has previously worked as a multistate Regional Fraud Investigator for a Supercenter Chain Department Store before joining the Lexington Division of Police where he served as a Field Training Officer, a Detective assigned to the Residential Burglary and Financial Crimea Units, and a Task Officer assigned to the IRS Criminal Investigations.
Mike Helsby
Mike is a retired Financial Crimes Detective with the Lexington Police Department. He served 20 years with Lexington Police holding positions of Financial Crimes detective for 12 years and served as the task force officer with the United States Secret Service for 5 years.
Troey Stout
As a Supervisory Special Agent Leading a financial investigation group, Troey brings over two decades of expertise in combating drug trafficking and money laundering, spanning local to international operations.
Richard Yaney
Richard Yaney is a Contract Financial Analyst for the United States Secret Service in the Lexington, KY office. He joined the Lexington Division of Police serving most of his career in the Special Investigations Section/ Intelligence Unit where he worked complex criminal cases with the USSS, DEA, ATF, and FBI.
Who Should Attend?
• Employees from all levels of banking
• Operations personnel
• Front line personnel
• BSA officers
• Compliance officers
• Deposit specialists
• Security officers
Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the academy.
Member Registration Fee
$895 for in person and virtual registration
Join us live, on location!
Hilton Lexington/Downtown Hotel
369 West Vine Street Lexington, Ky
Book hotel room before July 6, 2024, for a discounted rate.
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