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Elder Fraud Investigation – What's changing in August 2026? 2 Credits

Elder Fraud Investigation – What's changing in August 2026? 2 Credits

  • Dr. Robert Minniti

    CPA (US), CFE

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    August, 2026

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    Specialized Knowledge

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify common forms of elder fraud and the red flags associated with financial exploitation.
  • Explain key engagement, licensing, privacy, and conflict considerations when conducting a fraud investigation.
  • Apply investigative strategies for locating people, hidden assets, public records, and relevant financial information.
  • Recognize appropriate OSINT, AI-assisted, and digital research tools that can support fraud investigations.
  • Analyze different types of documentary, electronic, physical, and testimonial evidence used in fraud examinations.
  • Apply evidence documentation, preservation, and chain-of-custody practices to support a defensible investigation.

Course Overview

Elder fraud continues to create serious financial and investigative challenges as scammers exploit older adults through deceptive schemes, impersonation, investment fraud, romance scams, phishing, and other forms of financial exploitation. This August 2026 fraud and forensics update examines how these schemes operate, the warning signs they leave behind, and the investigative considerations professionals should recognize when responding to suspected elder fraud.

The course covers current elder fraud statistics and examples, common red flags, engagement acceptance and scope, licensing and privacy considerations, investigative planning, background checks, hidden-asset searches, public records, OSINT resources, electronic evidence, data recovery, and evidence analysis. It also addresses the Federal Rules of Evidence, expert-witness considerations, chain of custody, documentation, and preservation of physical and electronic evidence.

Major Topic:

  • Elder fraud schemes, statistics, and warning signs
  • Planning and scoping elder fraud investigations
  • Background checks, public records, and hidden-asset searches
  • OSINT, AI-assisted research, and investigative tools
  • Gathering, analyzing, and recovering electronic evidence
  • Evidence documentation, preservation, and chain of custody

Participants will gain a practical framework for identifying potential elder fraud, organizing an investigation, locating relevant financial and public-record information, and managing evidence responsibly. The course also introduces investigative and AI-assisted research tools that can support fraud examinations while emphasizing legal, objective, and well-documented investigative practices.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Fraud risk management for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Fraud prevention, detection and response for Certified Financial Forensics (CFF) 2 CPD Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Business Fraud and Deterrence for Master Analyst In Financial Forensics (MAFF) 2 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Dr. Robert Minniti

Dr. Robert Minniti CPA (US), CFE

President, Minniti CPA LLC

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Dr. Minniti is the President and Owner of Minniti CPA, LLC. Dr. Minniti is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified in Financial Forensics, Master Analyst in Financial Forensics, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and is a licensed private investigator in the state of Arizona. Dr. Minniti received his doctoral degree in business administration from Walden University, received his MBA degree and Graduate Certificate in Accounting from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Minniti taught graduate and undergraduate courses in forensic accounting at DeVry University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Northwestern University, and the University of Phoenix.


He designed graduate and undergraduate courses for Grand Canyon University, Northwestern University, and Anthem College. He is a writer and public speaker. He has experience in forensic accounting, fraud examinations, financial audits, internal audits, compliance audits, real estate valuations, business valuations, internal control development, business continuation planning, risk management, financial forecasting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work. Dr. Minniti is an instructor teaching continuing professional education classes for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Compliance Online, CPE Link/CCH . AccountingEd, Global Compliance Panel, Clear Law Institute, CPE Solutions, Canopy CPE, The Institute of Management Accountants, the National Association of Valuators and Analysts, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Internal Auditors, and various state CPA Societies.

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