2023 The Perfect Storm: Security & Check Fraud

The Perfect Storm (Length 1.5 hrs.)

Wear your Halloween costume but don’t get spooked by a perfect storm of fraud! 

The Pandemic initiated the perfect storm for fraudsters. Criminal activity affecting community banks has flourished. These activities range from elder fraud, student fraud, counterfeit checks, BEC/EAC and new account opening fraud. Mike will identify trending criminal activities and considerations to help your staff and customers become storm spotters.

Instructor: 

A seven-year veteran of SHAZAM, Mike has over 30 years of experience in retail loss prevention, criminal justice education, law enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. He’s recognized as a master presenter by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD).  During his law enforcement career as a detective sergeant, Mike was a case agent for financial institution robberies, drug investigations and homicides. He’s testified as an expert witness against drug trafficking organizations in numerous state and federal court cases. He’s been recognized by the United States Attorney’s Office for his meritorious acts in the investigation and prosecution of a methamphetamine trafficking organization.  As founding director of Iowa Central Homeland Security Training Center, he was responsible for the development, implementation and instruction of over 40,000 first responders in critical homeland security curriculum. Those duties included active shooter law enforcement response training and conducting threat assessments for government facilities.  Mike is a current member of CrimeDex, International Association of Financial Crime Investigators and numerous local, state, and federal fraud working groups.