Our 7th annual conference offers 8 hours of CPE! This includes 2 hours of approved ethics/Ohio PSR credit.
The conference will be held on Wednesday November 19 and Thursday November 20 from 12pm-4:30pm (Eastern) during International Fraud Awareness Week.
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Day 1: Wednesday November 19, 2025
12:00pm – 4:30pm (Eastern)
12:00-12:10: Conference Opening Remarks
By Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter President Amanda Malusky Krauss
12:10-1:10: How Data Analytics Can Help Address Fraud in Federal Grants
Speaker: Ken Dieffenbach, CFE, CCEP | Executive Director, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and ACFE Recent Emeritus
CPE*: 1 hour
Session Description: In FY ‘24, the federal government awarded over $1T in grants, of which approximately 83% went to state governments. In this session, we will discuss the primary fraud and other compliance risks in grants and how big data and technology can help better target limited-oversight resources. We will also discuss the role and future of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC).
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bio:
Ken Dieffenbach was appointed as the Executive Director of the Pandemic Response Accountability (PRAC) in June 2024. He brings over 29 years of experience in the oversight community and has served in various roles related to investigations and data analytics with the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Energy. He is particularly passionate about grant fraud and fraud prevention and the fact that today’s oversight challenges require new and innovative approaches. As Executive Director, Mr. Dieffenbach leads the PRAC’s efforts with its 20-member federal Inspectors General to support and coordinate comprehensive oversight of the pandemic response, enhance transparency as to how the $5 trillion in relief was spent, and use data to detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement of funds.
1:10-1:20: Break
1:20-3:15: Interview Techniques and Detecting Deception
Speaker: Daniel Porter, CFE | Investigative Fraud Consultant, D. Porter Solutions
CPE*: 2 hours
Session Description: The ability to create and ask good questions, as well as the ability to know when someone is being deceptive, are important skills for managers, auditors, and investigators. This two-CPE session will improve attendees’ interview techniques and lie detection abilities. Multiple videos from movies, TV shows, and public figures showcasing the behaviors of liars will be included.
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bio:
Daniel Porter, CFE, has conducted and managed civil and criminal investigations for over 30 years as a licensed private investigator, a loss prevention manager, and as an investigator and investigations manager with the State of Tennessee. He currently provides training and consulting services in the areas of ethics and fraud prevention-detection-investigation.
Daniel is a Cum Laude graduate from Middle Tennessee State University's Criminal Justice Program and has been a Certified Fraud Examiner for over 25 years. He has provided training at ACFE Global Fraud Conferences, ACFE Exam Prep Courses, ACFE Chapter conferences, AGA, AASHTO, CFE, GFOA, IIA, IIMC, and NASACT conferences in the United States and Canada as well as for governmental agencies and professional organizations in various states including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Wyoming Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers, the Indiana CPA Society, the Georgia Society of CPAs, the Oregon Society of CPAs, and the Florida Institute of CPAs. He has been a guest lecturer at Middle Tennessee State University and the Vanderbilt University School of Law.
Daniel’s material has also been published in the ACFE’s Fraud Magazine.
3:15-3:30: Break
3:30-4:25: The Billion-Dollar Heist of a Generation – and How We Stop It
Speaker: Erin West | Founder, Operation Shamrock
CPE*: 1 hour
Session Description: During this presentation, former prosecutor and now non-profit founder Erin West will show you that pig butchering scams are not just financial crimes—they are a national security crisis. Organized criminal networks are stealing a generation’s worth of wealth, exploiting psychology at scale, and destabilizing trust in financial systems. This is an attack that demands collective action: law enforcement, regulators, financial institutions, tech platforms, and the public all have a role to play. We cannot afford to silo this fight—the only way forward is together.
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bio:
Erin West is the founder of Operation Shamrock, a global nonprofit uniting law enforcement, industry, and everyday citizens to disrupt the world’s fastest-growing form of transnational organized crime: pig butchering scams. After 26 years as a prosecutor—including eight on the REACT High-Tech Task Force where she became known for her relentless pursuit of crypto criminals—Erin now leads a cross-border fight to expose the scam economy, mobilize action, and protect both victims and the trafficked workers forced to run these schemes.
She is also the host of Stolen, a podcast that brings listeners inside the darkest corners of the scamdemic, where love is weaponized, billions are laundered, and real people pay the price. A sought-after speaker and educator, Erin continues to equip and inspire audiences around the world to use their skills, platforms, and tools to fight back.
4:25-4:30: Closing Remarks
By Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter President Amanda Malusky Krauss
Day 2: Thursday November 20, 2025
12:00pm – 4:30pm (Eastern)
12:00-12:05: Conference Opening Remarks
12:05-1:05: Wrongful Convictions and the Limits of Investigative Objectivity
Speaker: Mark A. Godsey |Professor of Law and Director, Ohio Innocence Project at the University of Cincinnati College of Law
CPE*: 1 hour of approved ACFE Ethics/Ohio PSR Ethics Credit
Session Description:
CFEs are required to conduct investigations with due professional care, integrity, and objectivity. In this session, the presenter will discuss the problems of wrongful convictions of innocent people. He will also share how, without corrective measures, human frailties such as bias and tunnel vision undermine our ability to achieve accurate results in investigations.
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bio:
Professor Mark A. Godsey is a leading scholar, attorney, and activist in the Innocence Movement. He co-founded and directs the Ohio Innocence Project, one of the most successful organizations of its kind in the nation, which has freed 43 wrongfully convicted individuals who collectively served more than 900 years in prison.
He is the author of Blind Injustice: A Former Prosecutor Exposes the Psychology and Politics of Wrongful Convictions, a foundational work in the field that was adapted into an opera performed nationwide, including at New York City’s Lincoln Center.
A frequent voice in the media, Professor Godsey has appeared on CNN, ESPN, BBC, Forensic Files, and NPR, and has been featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, and Time Magazine. Internationally, he co-founded the Wrongful Conviction International Law Task Force, which advances innocence rights before the United Nations.
A former federal prosecutor, Professor Godsey has also been a driving force behind landmark reforms in Ohio to prevent wrongful convictions and secure justice for exonerees.
1:05-1:15: Break
1:15-2:10: Cyber-Crime: FBI Update
Speaker: Richard Anderson | Supervisory Special Agent, FBI Cincinnati Cyber
CPE*: 1 hour
Session Description:
In this session, the presenter will be speaking on the FBI's perspective on cyber-crime. Topics will include the impact and losses due to cyber-crime, the cyber threat landscape observed by the FBI, common attack vectors and scams, as well as tips to protect yourself.
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bio:
Mr. Anderson is a Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) with the FBI in the Cincinnati Field Office, where he is responsible for overseeing all criminal and national security computer intrusion investigations affecting the southern district of Ohio, in support of the FBI's Cyber Division mission to identify, pursue, and defeat cyber adversaries. Mr. Anderson is also responsible for Cincinnati’s computer forensics (CART) program, as well as the Computer Scientist and Data Analyst programs.
With over 15 years in the Bureau, Mr. Anderson has served as the lead investigator for computer related crimes to include crimes against children, as well as both criminal and national security computer intrusions. Mr. Anderson served as a member of the FBI's Evidence Response Team (ERT) for ten years, most recently as a team leader, crime scene photographer, and drone operator. Additionally, Mr. Anderson is currently a member of the Cyber Action Team (CAT), the FBI's rapid response fly team for major cyber threats. Mr. Anderson will be speaking on the FBI's perspective on cyber-crime. Topics discussed will include the impact and losses due to cyber-crime, the cyber threat landscape observed by the FBI, as well as tips to protect yourself.
2:10 – 2:20: Break
2:20 – 3:20: Building Your Investigative OSINT Toolkit
Speakers: Micah Hoffman and Griffin Glynn | Owners, My OSINT Training
CPE*: 1 hour
Session Description: You wouldn't try to pound in a nail with a saw or try to jack up a car with a screwdriver. Of course not. Using the right tools in the right situation is as essential in repairs as it is in online investigations. And there are many, MANY tools in the OSINT space. Griffin Glynn and Micah Hoffman, owners of My OSINT Training, will reveal some of their favorite free OSINT tools that every OSINT practitioner needs and they will show you how to master them. You'll discover how a few, highly capable tools can allow you to dive deeper into your online investigations and succeed. Whether you're researching individuals, organizations, or complex situations, you'll gain the skills to conduct thorough, professional-level investigations. Leave with the confidence and knowledge to tackle any research challenge with a new shiny set of free OSINT tools designed for your success.
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bios:
Micah Hoffman: Passionate about helping people learn the OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) skills they need to succeed, Micah Hoffman brings extensive knowledge in OSINT and cybersecurity, an engaging and expressive presentation style, and a genuine love of teaching to everything he does.
Having spent years mastering technical concepts, Micah simplifies them for his audiences, ensuring that everyone, from beginners to experts, can grasp the material. His ability to break down complex topics into manageable pieces makes his training style highly effective. In the technology world, his blend of technical expertise and educational prowess is truly special and has led him to create tools and resources that enhance efficiency and deepen investigative capabilities.
A regular guest on OSINT podcasts, webcasts, and at conferences, Micah is well-known to audiences around the world. As the former President of the OSINT Curious Project, the co-owner of the My OSINT Training online training academy, and the creator of the massively popular OSINT tool the "What’s My Name Project," Micah continues to innovate and give back to the community, bringing OSINT to life for all.
Micah has a personal blog at webbreacher.com and uses the username "WebBreacher" on various social media platforms except on LinkedIn.
Griffin Glynn:
Griffin Glynn is a seasoned OSINT professional with over 20 years of experience applying open-source intelligence in criminal investigations. Throughout his career, he has partnered with law enforcement agencies at every level, helping uncover digital evidence, identify key subjects, and generate actionable leads in countless cases involving fraud, exploitation, and organized criminal activity.
Currently serving as Chief Investigations Officer at the National Child Protection Task Force, Griffin leads a dedicated team of open-source analysts providing real-time investigative support to law enforcement in cases of missing, exploited, and trafficked children. His leadership is grounded in field-tested experience and a deep understanding of how to extract meaningful insights from online footprints, always with an emphasis on ethical, victim-centered work.
As an educator, Griffin is known for making complex OSINT techniques approachable, engaging, and impactful. Whether training frontline investigators or mentoring aspiring analysts, he’s committed to helping others build the skills needed to use open-source tools with purpose and precision.
Online, he’s best known as hatless1der, the creator of the widely used Ultimate OSINT Collection StartMe page and an active contributor to OSINT community blogs, podcasts, and collaborative projects. Griffin continues to focus his energy on meaningful, mission-driven work at the intersection of technology, investigation, and public safety.
3:20-3:30: Break
3:30-4:25: Ethics in the Anti-Fraud Profession
Speaker: Leah Lane, CFE | Director, Investigation Practice, SunHawk Consulting, LLC | 2025 ACFE Baker Award Recipient |ACFE Regent Emeritus
CPE*: 1 hour of approved ACFE Ethics/Ohio PSR Ethics Credit
Session Description:
CFEs are required to embody the highest standards of ethics and professionalism and to abide by the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics. Reference ACFE standards and case studies, the speaker will provide an engaging discussion on how attendees can navigate ethical considerations encountered in their work.
Learning Objectives: Promotion of improved fraud detection and deterrence and through expansion of knowledge in relation to the session's topic.
Prerequisites: None
Speaker Bio:
Leah Lane has more than 38 years of combined global public and private sector investigations and fraud examination experience. During her career, she has managed, conducted, and assisted on hundreds of global and domestic investigations involving allegations of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, internal and external fraud, and employee misconduct. She has presented investigative findings to corporate and government entities both nationally and internationally that directly led to major employment, civil, and criminal actions.
Leah’s is currently a director with the Investigations Practice at SunHawk Consulting, LLC. Her most recent previous role was as the Director of Global Investigations at Texas Instruments, Inc. In this capacity she hired, mentored, and supervised a global team of investigators responsible for conducting investigations involving complex business practices to include allegations of fraud, IP theft, counterfeiting, discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct.
Prior to joining Texas Instruments, Leah served as the Audit Fraud Manager at JCPenney. There she planned, executed, and managed investigations and audits related to fraud ensuring compliance with company ethics and integrity. Additionally, Leah created, implemented, and delivered a fraud awareness program through company communications, training, and coaching.
Leah began her corporate investigative career at Electronic Data Systems, later to become Hewlett-Packard. Leah was responsible for conducting complex financial, fraud, and security investigations, reporting her findings to senior leadership, as well as collaborating on legal actions to recover losses. She developed, coordinated, and executed investigative plans, gathered evidence, conducted interviews, and analyzed facts. Leah directed a team that conducted technical and general investigations worldwide, including theft of assets, policy and ethics violations, threats and acts of violence, hackings, intrusions and malicious code violations, and identity theft. In addition, Leah’s team provided communications and guidance regarding enterprise-wide security and privacy policies and standards, including global awareness and education.
Leah began her investigative career as a Special Agent in the U.S. Customs Service. Leah investigated persons and organizations attempting to violate Federal laws relating to large scale international narcotics smuggling and money laundering. She developed facts that utilized a range of investigative techniques, and demonstrated an extensive knowledge of principles of investigations, rules of evidence, rules of criminal procedure, and court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence. In this position, Leah conducted investigations in both the United States and Mexico.
Leah is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and an active member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. She was elected to the Board of Regents of this 90K member global organization in 2016 and elected Chairman of the Board of Regents in 2017. She has served on the ACFE Advisory Council and the ACFE Board of Review.
Leah began public speaking in 2011 regarding Fraud Risk Assessments. She continues to be an active lecturer and instructor globally on various fraud related subjects including investigations, building investigation teams, and maturing investigative programs. In 2025, Leah was awarded the James R. Baker Speaker of the Year award by the ACFE.
Leah holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
4:25-4:30: Conference Closing Remarks
By Southwest Ohio ACFE Chapter President Amanda Malusky Krauss
* CPE credits are based on a 50-minute hour. CPE credits are offered through the ACFE as well as the Accountancy Board of Ohio (sponsor number CPE.00467). For each hour of CPE, attendees must meet the minutes requirement and answer 3 polling questions to validate attendance.
