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Crypto Essentials: Chasing Shadows - Unmasking Fraud Schemes in the Crypto Era
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The explosion of digital assets has fueled a wave of sophisticated fraud—blending classic scams with cutting-edge tactics. This practitioner-oriented session unpacks a wide array of crypto-enabled frauds: Ponzi and pyramid schemes, rug pulls, phishing attacks, exchange breaches, and money laundering via mixers and DeFi. Real-world case studies, telltale red flags, and step-by-step investigative techniques will empower certified fraud examiners to identify, trace, and counteract fraud in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
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Identifying fraud is just the tip of the iceberg – often what happens next determines whether an organization resolves the issue efficiently or creates new risks in the process. We’ll take a look at how to develop a clear, complete, and mutual understanding of the actions needed to respond once fraud surfaces, without relying on improvised decision-making or institutional memory. The session will first use a real-world scenario to identify “what not to do” moments and then delve into practical steps an organization can take to determine how and when to respond to fraud events.
Lydia has over 20 years of experience in the audit and risk field with the State of Washington, including over 10 years as an internal auditor. She is currently the Enterprise Risk Officer at the Department of Revenue, which includes Internal Control Officer duties and overseeing the Fraud and Risk program. Her various roles over the years have ranged from inspecting prisons at the Department of Corrections, working on the pandemic fraud at the Washington Employment Security Department, and helping the Washington State Patrol to navigate police reform through strategic planning. Lydia holds a bachelor’s degree from the Evergreen State College and designations for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP). Lydia also currently serves as the Institute for Internal Auditors Nisqually Chapter President.
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