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The ACFE Rhode Island Chapter is 100% run by volunteers. Without you, the programs and low-cost CPE credits you enjoy cannot continue. The Elections and Nominating Committee is currently seeking volunteers for the offices of President** and Secretary. There are also three directors seats available. While existing directors and officers are able to apply for these positions, we really need your support as a member! The ACFE Rhode Island Chapter Board of Directors will provide training and support on the technology used, so no experience is necessary. In August, there will be a half-day strategic planning meeting to get to know other directors and look for ways to enhance the chapter activities and membership experience. The board meets by teleconference monthly for 45 minutes and the commitment is typically less…

The ACFE Rhode Island Chapter recently published a new website for members and the public. Our mobile-friendly site has been refreshed to include more content to serve the Rhode Island community and our members. For the general public and our members, we now provide quick access to: ACFE Report to the Nations highlighting all the major types of fraud, frequencies, causes, and methods of detection. The report is also provided in segmented information and compares results in America to those of other countries.Telephone Frauds, Elder Financial Abuse, General Internet Safety, Cybercrime Fraud Hotline, and Government Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Fraud Hotlines provide valuable information on common scams in Rhode Island and means of reporting it to the authorities.ACFE Rhode Island Chapter Events & Activities are available to members of the…

Re-joining our chapter board of directors in new roles and capacities are Jo-Ann McEwen, CFE (Vice President), Nuribel Pena, CFE (Treasurer), and Laina Borowski, CFE (Training Director). They join our returning directors Lia Benevides, CFE and Jenna Remillard, CFE. We are also proud to welcome Suzanne Bove to our board of directors. Jean Lehman, CFE (Secretary) and Evan Lemoine, CFE complete the board of directors for 2019-20. If you have any question, you may find our contact information on the board of directors page. We look forward to serving you.