I love how Benford's Law seems so counter-intuitive at first: why would numbers starting with 1 or 2 be more common than those starting with 8 or 9 (in some systems)?
Social media follower counts are a great real-world example of a system that follows Benford's law.
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Social media follower counts are a great real-world example of a system that follows Benford's law.
(cont.)
Consider the 1st digit of a number (e.g. the 3 in 386). In lots of systems, the frequency of 1st digits follows a specific pattern. 1s are way more common than 9s. There's a formula that predicts it. For a first digit N, the frequency is log (N+1)-log(N). This is Benford's Law
November 3, 2024 at 6:25 AM
Camilla Cavendish in the Financial Times argues that Burnham must take a tough line on immigration and on settlement.
For an FT column, contains straight factual mistakes & some dubious conflations, interpretations. A defence of the policy should be better inforrmed.
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
For an FT column, contains straight factual mistakes & some dubious conflations, interpretations. A defence of the policy should be better inforrmed.
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
Burnham must reveal his hand on immigration
Labour MPs dislike tough proposals to limit rights to settle and collect welfare but voters’ trust has run out
www.ft.com
August 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Camilla Cavendish in the Financial Times argues that Burnham must take a tough line on immigration and on settlement.
For an FT column, contains straight factual mistakes & some dubious conflations, interpretations. A defence of the policy should be better inforrmed.
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
For an FT column, contains straight factual mistakes & some dubious conflations, interpretations. A defence of the policy should be better inforrmed.
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
“OCCRP has evolved into one of the world’s most influential investigative media organizations,” writes Crystal Zuzek in Fraud Magazine.
Read Fraud Magazine’s feature on OCCRP Co-Founders and ACFE Guardian Award recipients, Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, here: www.occrp.org/assets/docum...
Read Fraud Magazine’s feature on OCCRP Co-Founders and ACFE Guardian Award recipients, Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, here: www.occrp.org/assets/docum...
June 11, 2026 at 8:49 AM
“OCCRP has evolved into one of the world’s most influential investigative media organizations,” writes Crystal Zuzek in Fraud Magazine.
Read Fraud Magazine’s feature on OCCRP Co-Founders and ACFE Guardian Award recipients, Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, here: www.occrp.org/assets/docum...
Read Fraud Magazine’s feature on OCCRP Co-Founders and ACFE Guardian Award recipients, Drew Sullivan and Paul Radu, here: www.occrp.org/assets/docum...
Confused, error-ridden, fact-free rant from Camilla Cavendish dressed up as "legitimate concerns."
This final section is particularly egregious nonsense
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
This final section is particularly egregious nonsense
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
August 22, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Confused, error-ridden, fact-free rant from Camilla Cavendish dressed up as "legitimate concerns."
This final section is particularly egregious nonsense
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
This final section is particularly egregious nonsense
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
Camilla Cavendish argues for the Blue Labour strategy to continue. Side point: the Blair government did do these things. The Cameron government, on the other hand ...
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
August 22, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Camilla Cavendish argues for the Blue Labour strategy to continue. Side point: the Blair government did do these things. The Cameron government, on the other hand ...
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
We Need More Canada in the Training Data: My Appearance Before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on AI and the Creative Sector
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/10/we-n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfE...
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/10/we-n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfE...
Michael Geist appearance before Heritage Committee on AI and the Creative Sector
YouTube video by Michael Geist
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We Need More Canada in the Training Data: My Appearance Before the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage on AI and the Creative Sector
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/10/we-n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfE...
www.michaelgeist.ca/2025/10/we-n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCfE...
Former MI6 chief Richard Moore: Britain must regain the ‘power of example’
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
Former MI6 chief Richard Moore: Britain must regain the ‘power of example’
The outgoing head of the Secret Intelligence Service on the rise of China, why Putin is not interested in talks — and how screen spies aren’t always far from the truth
www.ft.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Former MI6 chief Richard Moore: Britain must regain the ‘power of example’
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
www.ft.com/content/acfe...
Wrong. According to a survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) from 2024, businesses worldwide "lose 5% of revenue to fraud each year."
www.acfe.com/about-the-ac...
(6/8)
www.acfe.com/about-the-ac...
(6/8)
ACFE Press Release
www.acfe.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Wrong. According to a survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) from 2024, businesses worldwide "lose 5% of revenue to fraud each year."
www.acfe.com/about-the-ac...
(6/8)
www.acfe.com/about-the-ac...
(6/8)
Celebrate Black History Month and the Valentine's season in February, Live! at the Library. https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/celebrate-black-history-month-and-valentine-s-day-during-live--at-the-library-in-february/s/9f843296-acfe-42dd-b455-25f67a8b96df?loclr=blsky
Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine's Day during Live! At the Library in February
Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine's Day during Live! At the Library in FebruaryVisitors Are Invited To Attend Romantic Concerts, Create Valentine’s Day Crafts and Learn from Experts in...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Celebrate Black History Month and the Valentine's season in February, Live! at the Library. https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/celebrate-black-history-month-and-valentine-s-day-during-live--at-the-library-in-february/s/9f843296-acfe-42dd-b455-25f67a8b96df?loclr=blsky
Church ‘prophetess’ indicted in $50M money laundering scheme
One analysis applying ACFE methodology to global Christian giving estimated that roughly $62 billion per year is lost to ecclesiastical fraud and embezzlement — more than the total income of global foreign missions
One analysis applying ACFE methodology to global Christian giving estimated that roughly $62 billion per year is lost to ecclesiastical fraud and embezzlement — more than the total income of global foreign missions
February 23, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Church ‘prophetess’ indicted in $50M money laundering scheme
One analysis applying ACFE methodology to global Christian giving estimated that roughly $62 billion per year is lost to ecclesiastical fraud and embezzlement — more than the total income of global foreign missions
One analysis applying ACFE methodology to global Christian giving estimated that roughly $62 billion per year is lost to ecclesiastical fraud and embezzlement — more than the total income of global foreign missions
Efficiency needs pros. Forensic accountants find billions—techno-kids cut jobs (40K) and pad Musk’s firms ($20B SpaceX). Check ACFE stats.
February 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Efficiency needs pros. Forensic accountants find billions—techno-kids cut jobs (40K) and pad Musk’s firms ($20B SpaceX). Check ACFE stats.
ACFE webinar Jun 9, 1 p.m. CT: Alex Wood and Jason Zirkle, CFE, on fraudster mindset and social engineering. 2 ethics CPE. Join ACFE.
www.acfe.com/training-eve...
#ACFE
www.acfe.com/training-eve...
#ACFE
Event Details
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June 3, 2026 at 2:42 PM
ACFE webinar Jun 9, 1 p.m. CT: Alex Wood and Jason Zirkle, CFE, on fraudster mindset and social engineering. 2 ethics CPE. Join ACFE.
www.acfe.com/training-eve...
#ACFE
www.acfe.com/training-eve...
#ACFE
Simplistic argument. When companies are audited for fraud, a forensic accountant is usually hired. Does Elon or any of his goons
hold CFE or credentials from ACFE? No on both. And accountants don’t usually require the coding ability to rewrite the files they are investigating. Or have armed guards.
hold CFE or credentials from ACFE? No on both. And accountants don’t usually require the coding ability to rewrite the files they are investigating. Or have armed guards.
February 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Simplistic argument. When companies are audited for fraud, a forensic accountant is usually hired. Does Elon or any of his goons
hold CFE or credentials from ACFE? No on both. And accountants don’t usually require the coding ability to rewrite the files they are investigating. Or have armed guards.
hold CFE or credentials from ACFE? No on both. And accountants don’t usually require the coding ability to rewrite the files they are investigating. Or have armed guards.
@stephaneprevost.bsky.social , having just read your letter to the ACFE, I thought of you as I came across this 👆 post from @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social that highlights how corruption is central to becoming a mafia state à la Trump & Co.
August 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM
@stephaneprevost.bsky.social , having just read your letter to the ACFE, I thought of you as I came across this 👆 post from @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social that highlights how corruption is central to becoming a mafia state à la Trump & Co.
I wonder if you contacted the ACFE?
February 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I wonder if you contacted the ACFE?
🏆 The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization, awarded our Legal Director Tom Devine with the Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award this summer for his work in anti-fraud and whistleblower advocacy.
September 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🏆 The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization, awarded our Legal Director Tom Devine with the Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award this summer for his work in anti-fraud and whistleblower advocacy.
So quero chegar em casa e tomar acfé 🤤🤤🤤
April 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
So quero chegar em casa e tomar acfé 🤤🤤🤤
A great profile of Sir Richard. www.ft.com/content/acfe...
Former MI6 chief Richard Moore: Britain must regain the ‘power of example’
The outgoing head of the Secret Intelligence Service on the rise of China, why Putin is not interested in talks — and how screen spies aren’t always far from the truth
www.ft.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A great profile of Sir Richard. www.ft.com/content/acfe...
and KYC people know this. It's never an official topic at ACAMS or ACFE, but it's basically what people are recognizing at the open bar when discussing the churn of AML professionals as an AML/compliance shop gets its house cleaned out. 2/2
July 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
and KYC people know this. It's never an official topic at ACAMS or ACFE, but it's basically what people are recognizing at the open bar when discussing the churn of AML professionals as an AML/compliance shop gets its house cleaned out. 2/2
I suppose many people don't know fraud examiners and investigators have a trade association complete with certifications and a trade magazine.
DOGE has no certified fraud examiners. DOGE *is* fraud writ large.
www.acfe.com
DOGE has no certified fraud examiners. DOGE *is* fraud writ large.
www.acfe.com
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training education and certification.
www.acfe.com
April 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I suppose many people don't know fraud examiners and investigators have a trade association complete with certifications and a trade magazine.
DOGE has no certified fraud examiners. DOGE *is* fraud writ large.
www.acfe.com
DOGE has no certified fraud examiners. DOGE *is* fraud writ large.
www.acfe.com
www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/p...
Worthwhile to note that when people talk about government fraud, our best estimate is 3%-7%.
Private sector fraud is estimated at a conservative 5% of revenues lost by the ACFE, or as high as 9.8% in recent surveys.
newsroom.transunion.com/h2-2025-glob...
Worthwhile to note that when people talk about government fraud, our best estimate is 3%-7%.
Private sector fraud is estimated at a conservative 5% of revenues lost by the ACFE, or as high as 9.8% in recent surveys.
newsroom.transunion.com/h2-2025-glob...
Trump officials see fraud everywhere. Here’s what we know | CNN Politics
A 42-minute video from a conservative content creator in Minnesota has provided the Trump administration with yet another opportunity to argue that federal safety net programs are plagued by widesprea...
www.cnn.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/p...
Worthwhile to note that when people talk about government fraud, our best estimate is 3%-7%.
Private sector fraud is estimated at a conservative 5% of revenues lost by the ACFE, or as high as 9.8% in recent surveys.
newsroom.transunion.com/h2-2025-glob...
Worthwhile to note that when people talk about government fraud, our best estimate is 3%-7%.
Private sector fraud is estimated at a conservative 5% of revenues lost by the ACFE, or as high as 9.8% in recent surveys.
newsroom.transunion.com/h2-2025-glob...
Love infographics? Hate fraud? We have you covered with this visual depiction of common fraudster traits: https://ow.ly/8i5g50X8Sqy
Thank you to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for the great data, not to mention fraud-prevention diligence! #fraudweek
Thank you to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for the great data, not to mention fraud-prevention diligence! #fraudweek
November 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Love infographics? Hate fraud? We have you covered with this visual depiction of common fraudster traits: https://ow.ly/8i5g50X8Sqy
Thank you to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for the great data, not to mention fraud-prevention diligence! #fraudweek
Thank you to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for the great data, not to mention fraud-prevention diligence! #fraudweek
📑 According to ACFE, “fraud” covers activities that rely on deception to achieve a gain. These actions become unlawful once they are a “knowing misrepresentation" of the truth.
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
📑 According to ACFE, “fraud” covers activities that rely on deception to achieve a gain. These actions become unlawful once they are a “knowing misrepresentation" of the truth.
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
Learn more about fighting fraud in ACFE's free resource: www.fraudweek.com/-/media/file...
Have you ever considered consulting with the ACFE? I feel like your Musk research has taken you into the weeds on serial fraudster territory so often that I think you might find some of their resources useful.
November 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Have you ever considered consulting with the ACFE? I feel like your Musk research has taken you into the weeds on serial fraudster territory so often that I think you might find some of their resources useful.