Fraud Red Flags: Spotting Scams & Stopping Crime at Your Institution

May 21, 2025

1 PM ET / 12 PM CT

Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated, targeting community financial institutions with crimes like romance fraud, pig butchering schemes, and human trafficking. Meanwhile, compliance teams face mounting pressure to detect and report suspicious activity before customers suffer major losses.

In this session, Cynthia Wallace, Fraud Investigations Manager at DCI, joins RiskScout to break down the top fraud red flags every banker should know. Learn when and how to engage law enforcement, hear real-world insights from fraud investigators, and get actionable strategies to strengthen your fraud detection and response efforts.

Key Takeaways: 

• Recognizing Red Flags: Identify the warning signs of common scams, from romance fraud to high-dollar wire schemes. 

• When to Engage Law Enforcement: Learn best practices for escalating fraud cases and working with investigators. 

• Breaking Down Scammer Tactics: Understand how fraudsters manipulate victims and how your bank can intervene.