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Fraud Prevention Training and Certifications

This page has information about recognized fraud prevention training and certifications. Whether you are a seasoned fraud prevention specialist, or someone looking for a way to become a fraud analyst, the information provided below will help you improve and certify your skills.

Each certification listed provides the organization’s contact information, information on how to become a member, exam pricing and scheduling, and application links.

Table of Contents:

  1. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
  2. Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)
  3. Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists (ACFCS)
  4. International Association of Certified Crime Investigators (IAACI)
  5. CipherTrace – Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner (CCTE)
  6. CipherTrace – Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist (CCRS)
  7. Online Fraud Training – Core Plus Two
  8. Visa University Intermediate Fraud Prevention
  9. Web Shield Online Academy
  10. Bank Training Center

 

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is an anti-fraud organization dedicated to the reduction and detection of criminal financial activity. With 90,000 members, it is one of the largest anti-fraud institutions. The ACFE accomplishes its mission by training and equipping Certified Fraud Examiners to locate and deter white-collar crimes.

The CFE has become a standard hiring requirement for most businesses, governments, and law enforcement agencies. ACFE members receive on average a 34% income boost compared to their peers, in addition to greater visibility for internal job promotions and career advancement. When fraud occurs, organizations with dedicated CFE members have fraud losses that are 62% smaller in impact and financial weight, giving institutions extra incentive to hire ACFE members.

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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Global Headquarters – The Gregor Building

716 West Ave

Austin, TX 78701-2727 USA

MemberServices@ACFE.com

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists is the largest organization providing training and certification for anti-financial crime professionals. Through its network of specialists (86,000 members) and world-class education, ACAMS prevents financial fraud and supports global crime readiness (risk, regulation, and compliance).

Since ACAMS offers specialist certificates, members become experts in compliance, identity monitoring, and transaction fraud. ACFE accreditation is considered the global benchmark of financial crime prevention, and it qualifies most members as top candidates for mid-to-senior level job opportunities and corporate status.

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Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists

The Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists is an organization that strengthens the financial community by training professional crime fighters in modernized compliance and anti-money laundering skill sets. The ACFSC addresses cyber-crimes, fraud, bribery, corruption, tax evasion, sanctions, terrorist financing, compliance programs, asset recovery, crypto crimes, and investigations.

Governments, agencies, law enforcement, and corporate service providers pursue sought-after ACFCS members trained in financial crime prevention. ACFCS does not focus solely on standard compliance and anti-fraud but instead offers broad education and specialist tracks across all types of potential financial misconduct that may be of more use to individuals that need extensive certifications.

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International Association of Certified Crime Investigators

The International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators is an organizational network of professional investigators from across the globe. The association remains the primary source for information on financial fraud and fraud prevention. Through education and member services, IACCI extends the “long arm of the law”, helping enforce financial compliance and reduce white-collar crime.

Membership is of use to any person or corporation involved in the transaction of money through devices or digital means. Certifications offer career advancement in banking, retail services, and law enforcement via professional education opportunities and high-level expertise in payment services compared to non-member peers.

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1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 102 El Dorado Hills, Ca 95762

CipherTrace Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner

CipherTrace is an association of cryptocurrency payment professionals who protect against crypto crime and ensure the safety of the underlying blockchain technology. Founded in 2015, the organization uses blockchain analytics and software to monitor and protect digital assets.

Members can join the Defenders League to protect against cryptocurrency fraud and theft. In particular, the Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner (CCTE) program gives members advanced digital techniques for the investigation of cryptocurrency assets, a risk-based approach for digital token tracing, and knowledge in compliance practices for deregulated coins.

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140 Victory Lane, Los Gatos, CA, 95030

contact@ciphertrace.com

CipherTrace Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist

CipherTrace is an association of cryptocurrency payment professionals who protect against crypto crime and ensure the safety of the underlying blockchain technology. Founded in 2015, the organization uses blockchain analytics and software to monitor and protect digital assets.

Members can join the Defenders League to protect against cryptocurrency fraud and theft. In particular, the Certified Cryptocurrency Risk Specialist (CCRS) program gives members advanced training in cryptocurrency risk exposure. Learn how to conduct risk assessments, onboard corporations for crypto payments, and follow best practices towards comprehensive regulation and compliance rules within the deregulated digital token space.

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140 Victory Lane, Los Gatos, CA, 95030

contact@ciphertrace.com

Online Fraud Training by Core Plus Two

The Fraud Practice in connection with Online Fraud Training offers a comprehensive training portal that gives members access to an extensive library of e-commerce and fraud certifications. The two educational organizations are committed to creating a neutral and unbiased information source that will assist with fraud prevention, in all its forms.

Members can access Core Plus Two, a catalog of professional training certifications with specialized education regimes designed to create expert fraud managers. Additionally, courses provide employers with verifiable accreditation that declares each member’s skills and abilities in fraud prevention, giving Core Plus Two corporations and individuals industry advantages.

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OnlineFraudTraining.com

Provided by The Fraud Practice Inc.

Palm Harbor

Florida, USA

Email: info@onlinefraudtraining.com

Visa University Intermediate Fraud Prevention

Visa University is a professional development branch within the multinational financial institution. Industry leaders, Visa VIPs, and other educators in the payments industry have compiled a catalog of courses designed to aid the development and training of professionals and employees. Courses cover fraud, operations, dispute resolution, and portfolio management, culminating in a Visa Certification Program.

Since the Visa Certification program customizes to the individual needs of each application, The Intermediate Fraud Prevention course exists as a potential learning track option. Members who join Visa University can access these courses to gain the skills needed for career advancement in addition to accreditation backed by one of the largest payment industry organizations.

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Web Shield Online Academy

Web Shield Online Academy is a digital education format within the risk, compliance, and anti-fraud training industry, designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to locate and prevent malicious activity. The academy is an extension of Web Shield, A European-based organization that offers underwriting and monitoring services to Global merchants, Payment Service Providers (PSP), and Independent Sales Organizations (ISO). Web Shield is the official merchant monitoring service provider for Mastercard, and its mission is to protect the payments space from illegal or non-compliant activity.

Established in 2014, the Web Shield Online Academy offers course members access to a series of education tracks designed to boost the development opportunities available to underwriters and fraud experts. Members can gain certificates for career advancement while learning the newest fraud prevention techniques across underwriting, AML, and Risk management.

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Web Shield Services GmbH

Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 27

04103 Leipzig

GERMANY

sales@webshield.com

Bank Training Center

Established in 1994, The Bank Training Centre offers education tracks across a series of verticals:

The BTC offers training modules and on-demand course material around each vertical that help a wide variety of members across numerous industries access and achieve the applicable education credits needed for improved business security.

For account members, the Bank Training Center is an extensive website and training organization you can use to obtain needed certifications, additional continuing education credits, or designation courses. TrainingCenters offer better job opportunities, professional development, skill-building, and additional resources to enhance the lifecycle of your career.

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BankTrainingCenter.com

5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 227

Alpharetta, GA 30022

support@BankTrainingCenter.com

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