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William Kresse (Professor Fraud)
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Professor of Fraud Examination at Governors State University.
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Last evening @cbschicago.bsky.social's Tara Molina reported on a breach of medical records.
At the end of the written report posted on the station's website are my suggestions to all consumers on how to protect oneself from such breaches. 7658.info/chicago/news...
38K UChicago Medicine patients affected by debt collector's data breach, officials say
UChicago Medicine said it has alerted about 38,000 patients of the UCM Medical Group that they have been affected by a data breach.
7658.info
May 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Proud to have been part of today's Commencement Exercises for Governors State University for its largest graduating class ever! I read the names of the almost 200 graduates from the College of Business as they walked across the stage. 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓
Congratulations, graduates!🎉🎓
May 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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"Our citizens may be deceived for awhile, and have been deceived; but as long as the presses can be protected, we may trust to them for light."
-Thomas Jefferson, 1799.
May 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Gorgeous day to be Irish! ☘️🇮🇪
Sláinte! 🍻
March 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Tax Time is here! And that means fraudsters are out to steal your identity and your money. Here are some tips to avoid getting scammed!

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5 tax scams in 2025 and how to avoid them
CNBC Select looks at some of the most common tax scams this season and how to avoid them.
cnb.cx
March 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Crypto ATMs: Express lanes for criminality?
chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Chicago’s crypto ATMs are magnets for drug-dealing and scams on older adults
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warns that “virtual currency continues to be a popular and growing method used to launder illicit proceeds derived from drug sales.”
chicago.suntimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Fraud Never Sleeps !
I was interviewed by Jermont Terry of CBS Chicago for the Friday 10 PM newscast.
Mail thefts are on the rise, and in January, with W-2's in the mail, it is a particularly valuable time for fraudsters!
Some good tips in here, too:
www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
How mail thefts can put your personal information at risk, particularly in January
Mail thefts spike in January for clear reasons; so scam artists can get tax information to fill out fake tax returns to get refund checks.
www.cbsnews.com
January 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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As wildfires rage in California, charitable organizations jump to aid victims and responders. But if you want to help, be careful that you don't get burned by fraudsters who see disasters as opportunities to scam good-hearted folks. Here are some tips:
gsunews.govst.edu/fraud-during...
Fraud during natural disasters: Tips for recognizing and preventing scams
By William Kresse, JD, CPA, CFEWhenever there is a disaster, whether natural or otherwise, appeals go out from legitimate charities seeking funding to aid those impacted. Unfortunately, fraudsters tak...
gsunews.govst.edu
January 10, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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January 10, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Merry Christmas! 🎄
Happy Hanukkah! 🕎
December 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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Let the Festivus celebration commence!
December 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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Beware of the bogus delivery text scam! As reported by CBS Chicago's Jim Williams (with an appearance by me, Professor Fraud) these scams are on a sharp uptick during this holiday season! 🎄
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Expert warns of bogus text messages claiming package issues
YouTube video by CBS Chicago
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December 21, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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Erin and I are enjoying ourselves raising funds for, and awareness of, Breakthrough T1D at the Illinois Gala, which includes a special concert by Train!
#breakthrought1dillinois
December 15, 2024 at 3:35 AM
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Had the honor of speaking at the year-end meeting of the Greater Chicago Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. At the end of my two hour Continuing Education program, Chapter Director Paul Bilotta presented me with this award recognizing my work fighting fraud.
December 14, 2024 at 5:46 AM
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December 7, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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November 28, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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Want everyone to stop talking about politics at Thanksgiving? Try this technique.
You're welcome.
November 28, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our service members... and their families.
November 28, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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Thank you to all of our dedicated, hard-working election workers!
ash.harvard.edu/articles/ele...
Election 2024: Appreciating The Front-Line Workers of Democracy – Ash Center
ash.harvard.edu
November 25, 2024 at 5:53 PM
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Sounds like a case for Professor Fraud!
(It's accrual world.)
abc7chicago.com/post/macys-f...
Macy's found a single employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses
Macy's announced Monday that a single employee was responsible for so many accounting irregularities that the company was forced to delay its quarterly earnings report.
abc7chicago.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM