Welcome to The Philadelphia Area Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Formed in 1991, the Philadelphia Area Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is one of more than 200 worldwide chapters across 93 countries sponsored by the internationally renowned Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The primary mission of the ACFE is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and assist the membership in its detection and deterrence.
As the local representative of the ACFE, the Philadelphia Area Chapter supports this mission through its educational programs and seminars, which promote an enhanced awareness of fraud prevention and detection techniques among its membership and throughout the business and law enforcement communities. At the same time, program attendees are provided an opportunity to earn their annual continuing education credits and network with a diverse group of professionals in related fields.
Currently, the Chapter's members represent a broad range of professions, including accountants, auditors, investigators, federal and state law enforcement personnel, loss prevention specialists, attorneys and prosecutors, BSA/AML analysts, managers and executives, academicians and anti-fraud consultants.
Learn more about the prerequisites and benefits of Chapter membership, find out about upcoming events, or just feel free to browse our site. If you're looking for something in particular and can't find it, don't hesitate to contact us.
What an interesting way to kick off the new year of training! Attendees left asking us to bring them back- stay tuned!
We started off the year welcoming William Capra, Program Manager and Acting Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations in Philadelphia and Michael Tomchak, with Homeland Security Investigations in Philadelphia as they discussed what their department does, how they work with other law enforcement agencies/departments etc, and took us through some case studies during their presentation "Combatting Terrorist Financing – Case Studies involving Cryptocurrency". Due to the nature of their work we can't share more details here so make sure you don't miss them later this year/early 2026.
Next up is a panel discussion “Finding and Combatting Fraud in Healthcare” from the Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania Medicaid Fraud Control Units on April 21. Registration for all our upcoming trainings are open.
Congratulations to the 2025 Distinguished Achievement Award Winner- Christy Brady
It is our distinct honor to present this award to a dedicated public servant and a relentless advocate for financial integrity in Philadelphia.
A Certified Public Accountant and Certified Global Management Accountant, Christy brings technical expertise and steadfast resolve to her role. Under her leadership, the Controller’s office has held the city accountable for crucial issues, including analyzing gun violence prevention funding, investigating delays in demolishing dangerous properties, and identifying millions of dollars in lost revenue from property tax fraud.
Pictured from left, Chapter VP Pranav Naik (Angelini, Viniar & Freedman, LLP),
Chapter President Jenniffer Fox (Mercadien Group), and Philadelphia Controller Christy Brady.
International Fraud Awareness Week November 16-22, 2025
Everyone who attended the Dinner Deception & Illusion fraud week event was treated to
an entertaining and delicious evening! Our event committee is already hard at work
planning fraud week 2026!
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) estimate organizations lose 5% of their revenue annually due to fraud,
according to Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations. Fraud takes many shapes and forms,
among them corporate fraud, consumer fraud, tax fraud, identity theft and many others. Join us by becoming
a supporting organization and commit to helping raise awareness and starting the discussion in your
organization.
What is fraud week? Watch this video to learn more, and join us on our socials all week for
statistics, education, and prevention tips.
https://youtu.be/g6Ir4bV7t_I?si=nVeYyyVLsMZxBAA9
For more information visit fraudweek.com
Now Offering CLE
We are pleased to announce that the Chapter has been officially approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board (PACLE) to offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits to attorneys. Going forward, attorneys can earn PA CLE credits by attending our training events, available both as in-person sessions and interactive webinars. This exciting development further enhances the value of our Chapter’s programming and strengthens our commitment to supporting the professional development of the legal community.
We encourage all Chapter members to help us spread the word about this new opportunity. If you know any attorneys or legal professionals who could benefit from our high-quality training (and earn PA CLE credits), please invite them to attend our upcoming events. Together, we can expand our network, foster collaboration, and continue advancing the fight against fraud throughout the Philadelphia region.
Upcoming Community Events
We are already planning our 2026 campaigns. Announced soon!
Anyone interested in participating in community events with the Chapter should also watch our social media
pages - Chapter members can watch their emails as well. If you have any suggestions of a Philadelphia-
area charitable event you'd like the Chapter to consider for 2026 please email any of the Board
members.
2025 COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Annual donation, thanks to our members and training attendees, to Philabundance.
Walkers and runners were out in full force October 25 for the Alex's Lemonade Stand 5k/walk!
Team Philly ACFE was thrilled to participate and help in the fight against childhood cancer. A
huge thank you to all who joined!
We were happy to provide a speaker for the Women's Ministry at Mount Zion Baptist Church–Holmesburg in
Philadelphia on September 13. Board member Buntina Conteh presented to the group on common scams
and how to protect themselves.
The Chapter had a great time supporting Ronald McDonald House-Camden on August 16! We will be doing
this again so watch your emails and our socials for details on how to join us in 2026!
The Chapter was proud to sponsor Drexel University’s 11th Annual FIC3 Fraud Competition. Chapter
members and Board members served as coaches, judges and volunteers. Fifteen teams/ 58 students
competed. The Chapter waived registration fees for any student who join the chapter that day.
Speakers- Our speaker committee is hard at work planning for the 2026 training seasons. The committee welcomes any and all speaker recommendation- in fact, several of our past speakers were direct recommendations from chapter members.
Article Share- Chapter members that have authored fraud-related articles can share the article links with the Chapter. To submit your article, email any board member with the title, one or two sentence summary and link to the article.
Distinguished Achievement Award- Do you know someone in the Philadelphia area that has made a significant contribution to the fraud awareness and prevention field? To nominate someone for this honor please email [email protected] with your name and contact information, the name of the individual you'd like to nominate and a brief description about their exceptional contribution, specific achievement, or leadership in the field. The Philadelphia Chapter ACFE awards this honor in December during the All-Day Fraud conference.
CHAPTER STORE
The chapter store is open- scan the QR code to score your own Chapter swag!
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Just a reminder, Chapter membership is calendar year and expires for everyone on December 31; the renewal period ends January 31.
If you missed that renewal window the system automatically recategorizes you and you will not be able to log in without some help.
Anyone experiencing difficulties renewing membership can email [email protected].
NOTICE OF FILMING AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY
By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by PhilaACFE and its affiliates and representatives. Images, photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar PhilaACFE events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of PhilaACFE. You release PhilaACFE, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings.
By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, web casting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by PhilaACFE or the person or entity designated to do so by PhilaACFE.
You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
Loginupcoming events
Philly Mob Trolley Tour
Whether you’re a true crime buff, a history enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique social event, join us on a trolley tour for an unforgettable journey into the city’s shadowy past
June 2, 2026 Virtual CPE Webinar
Fraud in the Field: Detecting Account Takeover, Bonus Abuse & Identify Fraud
