International Fraud Awareness Week, or Fraud Week, was established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in 2000 as a dedicated time to raise awareness about fraud. The week-long campaign encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education.
Fraud is committed year-round, and organizations must be vigilant. The OIG encourages individuals to always remain observant by evaluating fraud risks within their organizations and understanding the roles they play in combatting fraud. Deterrence begins with making individuals aware that fraud will not be tolerated, and that controls are in place to detect it.
Below, you will find a video from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) from a couple of years ago; however, the information remains relevant. The video is titled “Seniors Can Be Fraud-Fighting, Scam-Busting Superheroes, Too.” It shows seniors what to look out for, so they won’t become victims of frauds and scams. The video provides tips for loved ones to help keep their elderly family and friends safe from becoming victims.
