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Mitigation Methods for Synthetic Identities 2 Credits

Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Mitigation Methods for Synthetic Identities 2 Credits

Fraud Trends for the Future

  • Lynn Fountain

    CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

  • Rating

    4.5

  • Reviewed on

    February, 2024

  • Subject Area

    Information Technology

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Jan 30, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To examine tools for mitigation of synthetic identity theft.
  • To discuss SOCURE’s 10-step mitigation process.
  • To explore what you can do when you fall victim to synthetic ID theft.
  • To identify other identity theft solutions.

Course Overview

Are you concerned about fraud risks and want to learn more about the latest fraud trends? Look no further than our Five-Course Series on Fraud Trends for the Future. The series focuses on the evolving tactics used by fraudsters and how to mitigate the risks associated with them. The initial segment of this series will focus on fraud trends that have been identified for 2023 and beyond. Broadly, these trends include:

  • Automation, and Account takeover
  • Adoption of new digital payment methods
  • Balancing fraud and consumer Friction
  • Rise of synthetic identities
  • The escalating cost of fraud
  • Strong need for real-time assessment, Need for multi-layered fraud assessment, and Account Security

In the first four courses of our Fraud Trends for the Future series, we have explored various types of fraud and their associated risks. From automation and machine learning fraud to account takeover and digital payments, we have delved into the complexities of financial crimes and the challenges they pose to organizations. Our fourth course focused on synthetic identity fraud, where fraudsters use a combination of real and fake personal information to create fake identities for fraudulent activities.

This fifth and final course is dedicated to the mitigation methods for synthetic identity fraud. In this webinar, we will examine the tools and techniques available to prevent and mitigate the risks of synthetic identity theft. We will explore SOCURE's 10-step mitigation process, identify other identity theft solutions, and discuss what you can do if you fall victim to synthetic ID theft. By the end of this Information Technology course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the mitigation methods for synthetic identity fraud and be equipped with the knowledge to protect yourself and your organization from this type of financial crime.

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Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information systems for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 2 CPD Eligible
Information Asset Security and Control for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 2 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) 2 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 2 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 2 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 2 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 2 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1.5 CPE Approved
Information Technology for CPA in Canada 1.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information systems for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Information Systems Implementation for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1.5 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) 1.5 CPE Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1.5 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1.5 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1.5 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1.5 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Advance Your Career with Lynn Fountain's CE/CPE/CPD Webinars

Lynn Fountain , CRMA, CPA (US), CGMA

Owner, Lynn Fountain Consulting and Training

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Lynn Fountain has over 39 years of experience spanning public accounting, corporate accounting and consulting. 20 years of her experience has been working in the areas of internal and external auditing and risk management. She is a subject matter expert in multiple fields including internal audit, ethics, fraud evaluations, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, governance, financial management and compliance.  Lynn has held two Chief Audit Executive (CAE) positions for international companies.   In one of her roles as CAE, she assisted in the investigation of a multi-million-dollar fraud scheme perpetrated by a vendor that spanned 7 years and implicated 20 employees.  The fraud was formally investigation by the FBI and resulted in 5 indictments estimating a $13M fraud loss.

Ms. Fountain is currently engaged in her own consulting and training practice.  She has successfully executed on several consulting assignments spanning areas of accounting, risk, ERM and internal audit.  She is a highly sought-after trainer and international speaker and has produced hundreds of courses delivered through seminars, conferences and on-demand training.  She is the author of three separate technical books.  

  • Raise the Red Flag – The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations”.
  • Leading the Internal Audit Function
  • Ethics and the Internal Auditor’s Dilemma

Ms. Fountain obtained her BSBA from Pittsburg State University and her MBA from Washburn University in Kansas. She has her CPA, CGMA, CRMA credentials. 


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good information, but a bit repetitive from other sessions.

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knowledge building webinar. Thank you.

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