What is Fraud Week?

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. Organizations and individuals are encouraged to register as Official Supporters prior to International Fraud Awareness Week, and to host training opportunities, distribute anti-fraud information or otherwise promote anti-fraud activities during the week.

!What is Fraud Week?

Every November, hundreds of organizations around the world pledge to increase fraud awareness in their workplaces and communities. Learn more about the ACFE's annual International Fraud Awareness Week in this short video.

!Why People Commit Fraud

Explore how pressure, opportunity and rationalization — called the Fraud Triangle — can come together to influence an individual to commit fraud.

!How Internal Control Weaknesses Contribute to Fraud

Implementing controls to prevent and detect fraud is a necessary part of managing fraud risk. Learn more about how a lack of these controls can contribute to increased fraud loss.

!Common Computer and Internet Fraud Schemes

Technology is a constant factor in almost everyone's life, and as technology advances, fraudsters figure out to exploit it for their gain. One way fraudsters get access to computers and systems is through social engineering.

!Confessions of Convicted Fraudsters

Testimonials of two convicted fraudsters the ACFE has interviewed over the years, sharing their sides of the crime and providing insight into the loopholes they believe made fraud easier to commit.

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Fraud Awareness Week

What is Fraud Week?