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    <title>Houston Association of Certified Fraud Examiners News</title>
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    <description>Houston Association of Certified Fraud Examiners blog posts</description>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:29:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Job Posting: FTI Consulting: Staff Internal Auditor</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#363636"&gt;The Global Insurance Services Practice is looking for CPA’s with 3+ years of public accounting/auditing insurance experience. As a Senior Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering Managing General Underwriting inspection services and forensic accounting services to a variety of insurance companies and/or law firm clients.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;What You’ll Do&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Execute Managing General Underwriting (MGU) Inspections for various Insurance Company Clients&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Support the execution of forensic accounting examinations and litigation support projects&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Support the execution of risk-based operational and internal audits and reviews of critical business processes&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Assist with the preparation of a variety of reports including Expert Witness, MGU Inspection, and/or Internal Audit&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Monitor and validate implementation of client corrective action plans&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Interact confidently and professionally with FTI and client personnel throughout various engagements&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Assist with the development of proposals and participate in other business development initiatives&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Learn additional analytical techniques using ACL software&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Oversee staff in execution of MGU Inspection services&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 14px;" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" color="#363636"&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif"&gt;Maintain detailed working papers and other records reflecting assumptions, methodologies, and sources of information employed during the performance of all analytical tasks&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;Work with FTI leadership to develop and execute a career path focused on the progressive development of MGU Audit technical skills as well as general business and consulting acumen&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#363636" face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;https://fticonsult.referrals.selectminds.com/fticareers/jobs/insurance-auditor-forensic-litigation-consulting-18354&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Source Sans Pro, sans-serif" style="font-size: 14px;" color="#363636"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13342664</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:03:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Job Posting: Staff Investigator NOV (National Oilwell Varco) Houston TX</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Job Summary:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Under the supervision of the Investigations Manager, the Staff Investigator will:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Plan, organize, assist with, and lead investigations into allegations of internal fraud, serious misconduct, corruption, conflicts of interest and other issues as needed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Review and assess incoming allegations, including Ethics Hotline reports.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Gather and analyze information, documentation and other potential sources of evidence.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Conduct interviews of witnesses, subjects, and others, and make objective determinations of credibility.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Coordinate with all levels of Management, Human Resources, Legal and Compliance.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Maintain up to date electronic case files and records of all activities related to case work.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Exercise sound judgement and maintain strict confidentiality.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Prepare thorough and well-written investigation reports, providing clear and concise details of the investigation, findings and recommendations.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Work with in-house and outside attorneys, law enforcement and prosecutors as needed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Testify in criminal and civil court as needed.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Travel domestically and internationally as case work requires.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="inherit"&gt;Attend department training and ACFE or similar training courses annually.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13326738</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:57:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Fraud Investigator II - Mid Level (Bank Fraud Management) USAA San Antonio</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;As a Fraud Investigator II, you will conduct internal or external fraud investigations and files regulatory reports according to legal requirements while ensuring adherence to all applicable deadlines. Completes interviews with internal and external parties. Performs mitigation and remediation activities while utilizing multiple applications and platforms in support of fraud operation activities to alleviate any potential negative impact to members and/or the organization.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;in the office 4 days per week.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;This position can be based in one of the following locations: Phoenix, AZ, San Antonio or Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13315804</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:41:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Entry Level Opportunity: Fraud Investigator I FP Woodforest National Bank · The Woodlands, TX</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;The Fraud Investigator I, (FP) is responsible for typical production (ATM, Mobile Deposit, Verafin Alerts, P2P Alerts, BillPay, Fraud Queues, and Western Union) and resolution of unique fraud cases requiring more in-depth research and investigation. Uses critical thinking to analyze and resolve unique fraud cases in an appropriate and informed manner.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13315800</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:39:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Analyst - Fraud Prevention, TDECU Sugar Land, TX</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;The Fraud Prevention Analyst is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continually improving fraud prevention measures to safeguard the financial integrity and reputation of the credit union. This role involves monitoring and analyzing member transactions, detecting fraudulent activity, and taking appropriate actions to prevent and mitigate fraud risks.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13315798</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 03:31:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Mid-Level SIU Life &amp; Health Investigator - Medicare Supplement Fraud Waste &amp; Abuse, San Antonio TX</title>
      <description>&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;As a Mid-Level Life SIU Investigator for&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Medicare Supplement Fraud, Waste, and Abuse,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;you will support the Life Special Investigations team that is responsible for increasing fraud awareness throughout USAA and its membership, developing innovative fraud detection and prevention programs, and investigating cases of suspected fraud for Life Company.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;This hybrid role requires an individual to be&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;in the office 3 days per week&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, Fira Sans, Ubuntu, Oxygen, Oxygen Sans, Cantarell, Droid Sans, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Lucida Grande, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;. This position can be based in San Antonio, TX at the Home Office or can work remotely in the continental U.S. with occasional business travel. Relocation assistance is available for this position.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13315795</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 21:43:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Houston ACFE chapter co-hosts event for University of Houston students</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;On February 16, 2023, the Houston ACFE chapter, the University of Houston student ACFE chapter, and &lt;font color="#1F497D" face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;honors student organization Beta Alpha Psi&lt;/font&gt;&amp;nbsp;at the University of Houston will host the following event for students:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#1F497D" face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Learn about a day in the life of a forensic accountant! The event will be on February 16&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&amp;nbsp;at the University of Houston Main Campus in the CBB building, hosted by the honors student organization Beta Alpha Psi and ACFE Houston. Samuel Cooper from Weaver’s Forensics and Litigation Services practice will be joined by FBI Forensic Accountants Dan Conger and Micah Palmer as we give an introduction to some of the fascinating work in forensics. Topics including OSINT tips, bitcoin tracing, investigation interviews, identifying red flags in details, and more!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Any ACFE member who would like to attend or refer a student to attend may contact our University Relations Director Samuel Cooper at samuel.cooper@weaver.com for details.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We are proud to partner with the Houston area community!&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://houstonacfe.org/news/13093888</link>
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