The Coalition Against Financial Crime is thrilled to announce the Dallas Fraud Intelligence and Risk Management (FIRM) Conference on Monday, May 5, 2025, at the Plano Event Center!

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Thomson Reuters Risk and Fraud Solutions – Platinum Sponsor

Refine Intelligence – Gold Sponsor

ComplyAdvantage – Gold Sponsor

Oscilar – Gold Sponsor

Join us for a full day of engaging panels, expert discussions, and actionable insights into the latest fraud trends, including check fraud, synthetic identity fraud, and emerging financial crime schemes impacting financial institutions across the nation.

This event will bring together financial services professionals, law enforcement, regulators, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and share innovative strategies for combating fraud.

📅 Date: Monday, May 5, 2025

🕘 Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

📍 Venue: Plano Event Center, Collinwood II and III

📍 Address: 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano, TX 75074

🕵‍♀️ Continuing Education Credits: Five

Parking: The Plano Event Center offers over 900 free parking spots. Parking is available on both the east and west sides of the building. It is recommended attendees review the building’s floor plan to determine the best parking lot for their event.

Event Schedule:

8:00AM – 9:00AM: Check-in/Registration

9:00AM – 9:10AM: Opening Remarks

9:10AM – 10:00AM: Keynote Presentation

John Humphrey, Former FBI Financial Crimes Intelligence Leader

10:00AM – 10:50AM: The Rising Tide of Check Fraud Panel

Check fraud remains a persistent threat despite the shift to digital payments. This panel will explore the latest fraud trends, including mobile deposit fraud, counterfeit checks, and check-kiting schemes. Experts will discuss prevention techniques, regulatory concerns, and how financial institutions can leverage technology to fight back.

Moderator: Scott Bakelman, Compliance Senior Manager, Covered

Panelist 1: Kylah Bell, Postal Inspector, US Postal Inspection Service

Panelist 2: Emil Mikkelsen, Assistant District Attorney, Smith County District Attorney’s Office

Panelist 3: Afia Sengupta, Managing Director, CAT Investigators

Panelist 4: Zac Sheldon, Global Director of Financial Services, Thomson Reuters

10:50AM – 11:10AM: Break

11:10AM – 12:00PM: The New Face of Digital Fraud Panel

Financial institutions are facing an increasing wave of fraud involving Business Email Compromise (BEC), Account Takeover (ATO), and Identity Theft. These schemes exploit human and technological vulnerabilities, leading to massive financial losses. This panel will explore how cybercriminals orchestrate these attacks, the latest fraud trends, and the best defense strategies for businesses and banks.

Moderator: John Wingate, Founder & CEO, BankSocial

Panelist 1: Carmi Moser, Director, Cyber & Analytics, FINRA

Panelist 2: Devon J. Euring, Head of Operational Risk, iHeart Media

Panelist 3: Saurabh Bajaj, Chief Product Officer, Oscilar

Panelist 4: Gurvais Grigg, Chief Technology Officer, Chainalysis

12:00PM – 1:10PM: Lunch

1:10PM – 2:00PM: The Exploitation of Trust Panel

Criminals are preying on vulnerable populations through sophisticated schemes that exploit trust—targeting seniors, lonely individuals, and those seeking investment opportunities. This panel will examine the intersection of elder financial abuse, romance scams, and fraudulent investment schemes, highlighting real-world cases and discussing collaborative solutions for financial institutions, law enforcement, and regulators.

Moderator: Haley O’Connor, Account Executive, ComplyAdvantage

Panelist 1: Jo Davenport, SVP, Fraud Director, Third Coast Bank

Panelist 2: Scott DeFord, VP, Fraud Ops Manager, American National Bank of Texas

Panelist 3: John Humphrey, Assistant Manager, BSA/AML/OFAC Compliance Advisory, Navy Federal Credit Union

Panelist 4: Rosie McWhorter, Compliance Director, Binance.US

2:00PM – 2:50PM: The Suspicious Activity Reporting Panel

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are a critical tool in the fight against financial crime, yet financial institutions often struggle with balancing compliance requirements, operational efficiency, and the effectiveness of their fraud detection programs. This panel will examine best practices for fraud monitoring, SAR reporting, and collaboration between financial institutions and law enforcement. Experts will discuss regulatory expectations, common pitfalls, and how advanced analytics and AI are shaping the future of SAR reporting.

Moderator: John Calderon, Founder and Chair, CAFC

Panelist 1: Cassie Skenandore, Manager of AML Investigations, Robinhood

Panelist 2: Ryan Broussard, Principal Investigator, FINRA

Panelist 3: Kristi Diehl, Special Advisor, United Texas Bank

Panelist 4: Erin O’Loughlin, Senior Director of Training, ACFCS

2:50PM – 3:00PM: Closing Remarks

3:00PM – 5:00PM: Happy Hour

5:00PM: Event Concludes