Financial fraud won't wait for you to catch up

Australian businesses lost over $2.7 billion to fraud schemes in 2024. Most could have stopped it early. Learn the patterns scammers use and how to spot them before damage happens.

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The Reality

Fraud tactics change faster than most training programs update

I've watched small businesses get wiped out because someone in accounts payable clicked the wrong email. The scammer had done their homework. They knew the CEO's name, copied the company's invoice format, and timed their message perfectly.

By the time anyone questioned it, $180,000 was gone. The business had to let go half their staff just to stay afloat. This happens every week across Australia, and it's completely preventable once you know what to look for.

Our courses walk through real cases like this one. Not textbook examples from 2019, but actual schemes that happened in the past six months. You'll see how attackers think, where they slip up, and what red flags people missed.

Financial analyst reviewing fraud detection systems and transaction patterns

What you'll actually learn here

Pattern recognition that works in real time

Forget memorizing checklists. You'll develop the ability to spot inconsistencies in payment requests, vendor communications, and financial documentation as they appear in your inbox. This comes from seeing hundreds of real examples and understanding the psychology behind them.

Investigation techniques for non-specialists

You don't need a forensics background to verify whether something's legitimate. We teach practical verification methods anyone can use within their normal workflow.

Response protocols that minimize damage

When something does go wrong, the first hour matters more than anything else. Your team will know exactly who to contact, what information to preserve, and how to prevent additional losses while you sort out what happened.

Case analysis from Australian businesses

Every module includes recent cases from businesses similar to yours. You'll see what worked, what failed, and why smart people still fell for specific tactics. This context matters more than abstract theory because you'll recognize similar situations when they appear in your own operations.

Building organizational awareness without paranoia

There's a balance between vigilance and creating a culture of distrust. We focus on building healthy skepticism into existing processes rather than adding more bureaucracy.

Updates on emerging threats

Fraud methods evolve constantly. Course materials get updated quarterly with new tactics we're seeing across Australian markets, so you stay current without needing to research this yourself.

Callum Desjardins

Senior Instructor, Fraud Detection

Instructor Background

Learning from someone who's been on both sides

Callum spent eight years investigating financial crimes for Queensland businesses before moving into training. He started in banking fraud detection, moved to corporate investigations, and eventually consulted for businesses trying to recover from major losses.

What changed his focus to education was watching the same patterns repeat. Companies would call him after losing significant money, and in almost every case, someone had noticed something odd but didn't trust their instinct or know what to do with the information.

"The technical knowledge matters, but what really prevents fraud is creating an environment where people feel comfortable questioning things that don't add up. That's harder to teach than you'd think."

His courses emphasize practical judgment over rigid protocols because fraud doesn't follow predictable patterns. You need to understand the underlying logic so you can adapt when scammers inevitably try something new.

How the training actually works

Cohort-based learning with peer discussion

You'll join a group of professionals from similar industries who start together in August 2025. Each week includes new case material, but the real value comes from discussing it with people who face comparable challenges.

Groups typically include finance staff, operations managers, and business owners. The mix creates useful perspective because everyone approaches fraud risk from different angles.

Weekly live sessions to analyze recent cases and discuss patterns
Private discussion forum for ongoing questions and sharing experiences
Small group exercises where you work through scenarios together
Guest sessions with investigators who specialize in current fraud trends

Professional training session focused on collaborative fraud detection methods

The program runs for twelve weeks, with about four hours per week of total time commitment. This includes one live session, self-paced case review, and group discussion participation.

We keep cohorts small intentionally. Fifteen to twenty people allows for actual conversation rather than lecture format. You'll get to know the other participants, which means more honest discussion about mistakes and close calls everyone's experienced.

Program investment and what's included

Pricing reflects the depth of instruction and ongoing support. Choose the option that makes sense for your organization's needs and budget.

Individual Access

$2,400

per person

Complete twelve-week program starting August 2025
Access to all case materials and recorded sessions
Participation in cohort discussion forum
Certificate upon completion
Six months of material updates post-completion

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Team Training

$1,850

per person (3-8 people)

Everything in individual access
Dedicated team consultation session to discuss your specific risks
Custom case analysis based on your industry
Implementation support for new protocols
Twelve months of material updates

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Enterprise Program

$1,500

per person (9+ people)

Everything in team training
Private cohort option for your organization
Quarterly refresher sessions with new case studies
On-call consultation for suspicious situations
Ongoing material access and updates

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