Greater Fort Myers ACFE January 2024 Newsletter 
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Happy New Year to you all!
It is hard to believe that 2023 is winding down and 2024 is upon us.
Your board is working hard to schedule relevant and valuable CPE events for you in 2024. Our first CPE event of 2024 will be on February 20, 2024, “Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Better Written Reports,” presented by Michael (Mike) Fabrizius.
Mike is the Editor of New Perspectives, the professional journal of the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA.org). Previously, Mike had 30+ years of experience as the Chief Audit Executive for major healthcare systems in Texas (Memorial Hermann), Maryland (Bon Secours), California (Sharp HealthCare), and North Carolina (Atrium Health).
As always, thank you for being a member of the chapter and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Scott A. Stringer CPA, ABV, CFF, CGMA, CFE
President
UPCOMING TRAINING
The Greater Fort Myers Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners invites you to attend the following Chapter virtual event:
Title: Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Better Written Reports
Speaker: Michael (Mike) Fabrizius, Editor, New Perspectives
Date & Time: February 20, 2024 @12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Better Written Reports
At all points in his career, Mike Fabrizius has written and supervised the writing of reports. His transition from auditor to editor solidified his simplified and universal principles for report writing.
Writing effective audit, compliance and investigative reports is both an art and a science. Learn how to apply a systematic and disciplined approach to report writing, which can increase the quality and readability of your reports. Better reports result in higher acceptance and better responses by your stakeholders, which is a win for all involved.
Presenter: Michael (Mike) Fabrizius, Editor, New Perspectives
Mike is the Editor of New Perspectives, the professional journal of the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA.org). Previously, Mike had 30+ years of experience as the Chief Audit Executive for major healthcare systems in Texas (Memorial Hermann), Maryland (Bon Secours), California (Sharp HealthCare), and North Carolina (Atrium Health).
Mike has been active in his professional organizations in various volunteer positions, including Chair of the Board for both The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors. Mike resides in Davidson, NC, where he enjoys golf, college basketball and participating in community activities.
1 CPE credit will be earned for completion of this course.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Greater Fort Myers Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners invites you to attend the following Chapter virtual event:
Tips, Tricks and Hacks for Better Written Reports
Speaker: Michael (Mike) Fabrizius, Editor, New Perspectives
FRAUD NEWS
December 26, 2023
FTX saga: what happened to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried in 2023
Explore the comprehensive breakdown of what happened to FTX in 2023: from Sam Bankman-Fried going to jail to his ex-girlfriend’s confessions.
The crypto industry has always been filled with captivating stories of massive success, overnight failures, notorious scams, and overwhelming frauds. However, few stories have impacted the world of cryptocurrency and finance as much as the rise and fall of FTX.
December 20, 2023
6 Top Scams to Watch Out for in 2024
Criminals are getting more sophisticated and supercharging old scams with new technology.
One reason that scammers are so difficult to stop, security experts say, is that they keep raising their game. They’re continually perfecting their scams, taking advantage of tech innovations and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets.
December 4, 2023
CFO Patronis Announces Arrest of Lee County Contractor in $214,000 Fraud Scheme
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of independent contractor Ricky McGraw, owner of SFR Services (SFR), for his alleged involvement in intentionally inflating and overbilling a roof replacement claim to defraud Tower Hill Insurance Company (Tower Hill) out of more than $214,000. McGraw was booked into Lee County jail on charges of Insurance Fraud and Grand Theft, both first-degree felonies.
December 14, 2023
Lee County Man Pleads Guilty In Connection With $1.35 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
Fort Myers, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Evan Graves (40, Alva) has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in connection with a $1.35 million COVID relief fraud scheme. Graves faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. As part of his guilty plea, Graves has agreed to forfeit approximately $1,355,600 and six properties in Fort Myers that he had purchased or funded using proceeds of his fraud.
December 19, 2023
Man Pleads Guilty to One of New York’s Biggest No-Fault Insurance Frauds Ever
A New Jersey man has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $60-$70 million fraud targeting no-fault automobile insurance companies in New York.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams reported that Bradley Pierre of Closter, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He is scheduled to be sentenced in May.
December 19, 2023
Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Cyberstalking and Wire Fraud
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Philadelphia man, Austin Genay, 30, has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison, by Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves, for cyberstalking and wire fraud.
FRAUD PODCAST
Fraud in Your Backyard: Fraud in Homeowners and Condo Owner Associations.
Belinda Kitos, CFE, CICA and president of SCF Inc., was elected as treasurer of her homeowners association, but when she opened the books she discovered a $1.2 million fraud in her own backyard. In this month's episode of Fraud Talk, Kitos and Jason Zirkle, training director of the ACFE, explore their own experiences investigating HOA fraud and the red flags of these schemes.
https://www.acfe.com/fraud-resources/podcast/podcast-detail?s=fraud-in-your-backyard-hoa-fraud
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