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Fraud Update February 2026
Crypto fraud is continuing to explode in 2026. New cases show how scammers are mixing old-school cons with high-tech tools like AI, deepfakes, and sophisticated money-laundering networks. These numbers highlight a simple reality: the easiest money in crypto right now is still being made by criminals targeting everyday users, not just hacking protocols. One of
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Escrow Hijacking
Taxes, fraud prevention, cybersecurity and working with individuals to resolve their tax issues are some of the topics I write about, discuss, and give presentations on. Today’s topic is about escrow hijacking which is a type of business email compromise. So what is escrow hijacking? Escrow hijacking—also called real estate wire fraud or business
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Real Estate Fraud Types
Fraud has become one of the most pressing issues in real estate and mortgage transactions. The stakes are high, and scammers are getting smarter especially with AI. For buyers, sellers, and investors alike, understanding how fraud happens—and how to prevent it—can mean the difference between a sound investment and a financial nightmare when it comes
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Cybersecurity Risks Checkups
Cybersecurity is no longer a distant IT concern — it’s a boardroom priority and a personal safety matter for individuals and businesses alike. In early 2026, a massive data leak exposed over 149 million login credentials, including usernames and passwords from financial services, social media platforms, and dating apps — all stored in a database
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The Search for a New Tax Preparer Every Year
If you’re frustrated with your current tax preparer, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of individuals and business owners quietly decide it’s time for a change in their tax preparer. Not because they enjoy switching—but because something isn’t working anymore. Some people shop for a new tax preparer because they are looking for the cheapest
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The Rising Threat of Account Takeovers
Account takeovers (ATOs) have become one of the fastest-growing cybercrime threats facing individuals and businesses today. An account takover occurs when a cybercriminal gains unauthorized access to a user’s work or personal online account using stolen passwords, phishing emails, or malware to enables them to steal money, data, or identities. What makes account takeovers especially
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You’re Not Alone When You Can’t Pay Your Tax Liability
Discovering you owe more in taxes than you can afford to pay when you pick up your tax return is one of the most stressful financial moments a person or business can face. The letters from the IRS and/or the State begin to arrive, penalties and interest begin to grow, and fear takes over. Many
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Ghost Tax Preparers
Filing a tax return can be stressful, and finding a tax preparer to help you file your tax return is often a top priority. But beware — not everyone offering tax help is legitimate. One of the most dangerous threats is the ghost tax preparer. Ghost tax preparers are individuals who prepare tax returns for
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Hidden Divorce Assets
During a divorce, hiding marital assets refers to the act of one spouse attempting to prevent certain money or property from being included in the equitable division between both parties. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), I have seen and read about numerous divorce cases
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Performing Risk Assessments
When Was the Last Time Your Company Did a Risk Assessment? In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, risk assessments shouldn’t be just regulatory check boxes your business checks off—they’re crucial tools that help your business survive during a crisis. Yet many organizations treat risk assessment as annual formalities or, worse, business postpone their risk assessment
