Global Fraud Is Becoming More Sophisticated
Fraud is no longer just a collection of isolated schemes. As technology makes fraud easier to scale, organized criminal networks are becoming increasingly sophisticated—and increasingly global.
By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services
In the latest episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE’s Jason Zirkle, CFE, and Mason Wilder, CFE, examine INTERPOL’s Operation First Light 2026, highlighting what the international enforcement effort reveals about today’s fraud landscape.
A key takeaway: information sharing and international cooperation are essential to identifying interconnected fraud networks and disrupting their operations.
Large-scale enforcement actions also demonstrate the importance of combining intelligence, technology and cross-border collaboration to stay ahead of increasingly adaptive criminal enterprises.
For fraud professionals, the message is clear: global threats require global cooperation.
Source: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. (2026). Fraud Talk: Operation First Light 2026.
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When Traditional Searches Come Up Empty
When conventional methods of locating a person fail, skip tracing searches can provide a critical next step.
By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services
By combining investigative research, public records, databases and other lawful sources of information, skilled professionals can help identify current or updated contact and location information that may otherwise be difficult to uncover.
Skip tracing can support a range of legitimate needs—from locating individuals for legal matters to assisting with investigations, collections and due diligence.
The key is combining technology, investigative expertise and responsible information practices to turn limited information into actionable leads.
In an increasingly mobile world, knowing where to look—and how to connect the dots—can make all the difference.
Source: Loss Prevention Media. (n.d.). Skip tracing.
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When the Facts Are Hard to Find
When critical facts are difficult to uncover, surveillance investigations can provide the clarity decision-makers need.
By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services
Whether addressing suspected misconduct, fraud, liability concerns or other complex matters, properly conducted surveillance can help establish facts that may not be apparent through interviews, records or digital evidence alone.
The value isn’t simply in collecting information—it’s in developing reliable, objective evidence that can support informed decisions and appropriate next steps.
For organizations facing uncertainty, professional investigative resources can turn unanswered questions into actionable intelligence.
Source: Loss Prevention Media. (n.d.). Surveillance investigations.
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