Crushing Scams with Accounting and Education
How forensic accounting, community education, and legislative advocacy support the fight against scams.
Episode 9: Operation Shamrock’s Erin West and Aleks Ring discuss the complexities of transnational organized crime. They explore the challenges posed by cryptocurrency and the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and community members.
They discuss the unique challenges posed by crypto ATM scams as well as the importance of legislative advocacy to support prevention and victim support.
Forensic Accounting in Scam Investigations
Forensic accounting is crucial in disrupting criminal financing. Open-source tools can aid in tracing cryptocurrency transactions. Collaboration among law enforcement agencies enhances investigation efforts. Building relationships with local law enforcement is essential.
The Power of Community in Fighting Scams
Education and awareness are key to preventing financial crimes. Community education can significantly increase crime reporting. Programs like Operation Shamrock Train the Trainer empower people to support their communities to avoid scams.
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Who Is Aleks Ring?
Aleks Ring is a forensic accountant and fraud examiner specializing in financial fraud, compliance and audit, and crypto investigations. She has spent most of her career serving in the military and the intelligence community, specializing in disrupting the financing of terrorist cells. Her background includes forensic accounting, counter-threat finance, internal and external audit, and fraud risk management, with a strong focus on money laundering, financial misstatements, and cybercrime. A speaker and educator, she is actively involved in legislative advocacy, working with policymakers to strengthen regulations against fraud and financial scams.
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