Idaho Fraud Investigators Network Fall Conference to Address Emerging Financial Crimes

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 22, 2026

Financial crime continues to evolve, making collaboration among financial institutions and law enforcement increasingly important. The Idaho Fraud Investigators Network 2026 Fall Conference will bring together investigators, analysts, and security professionals for a full day of learning, information sharing, and discussion focused on emerging fraud trends and investigative strategies.

The in-person conference will take place Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the State Chinden Campus in Boise. Attendees will explore current threats, learn strategies to mitigate losses and strengthen working relationships to support more effective fraud prevention and investigations.

“IDFIN is a valuable opportunity for credit union security and risk professionals to connect with state fraud investigators, learn about emerging fraud trends, share best practices, and strengthen their understanding of investigative and prevention strategies,” shared Bernadette Reisbeck, Regional Assistant Vice President at Horizon Credit Union and a member of the conference planning committee. “Attendees leave with practical insights, industry contacts, and tools to better protect their institutions and members from evolving fraud threats.”

Topics will include:

• Investment Fraud: Identifying and investigating investment scams.
• Fraud Farms and Organized Crime Groups: Understanding how coordinated fraud networks operate.
• ATM Attacks and Loss Mitigation: Recognizing common attack methods and strategies to reduce losses.
• AI-Powered Phishing and Smishing: Examining how fraudsters are using tools such as OpenClaw to automate scams.
• Information Sharing: Exploring best practices for collaboration between financial institutions and law enforcement.
• AI Investigative Tools: Learning how artificial intelligence tools can support investigations.
• Report and Hold Law Update: Reviewing the latest guidance and updates from the Idaho Department of Finance.

The conference is designed for financial institution security professionals and law enforcement personnel seeking to stay informed about evolving threats and strengthen their approaches to financial crime.

Registration is $25, and attendees must register by Oct. 24.

View the full agenda and register today.

For questions, contact Detective Jeremy Lacow at [email protected].

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