National Advance Fee Fraud Symposium - 2009

Crowne Plaza – Gold Coast

Advance Fee Fraud – Why cooperation can make a difference!

15-16 October 2009

The Fraud and Corporate Crime Group, State Crime Operations Command, Queensland Police Service are proudly hosting the 2009 National Advance Fee Fraud Symposium at the Crowne Plaza, Gold Coast from 15-16 October, 2009.

The symposium will bring together global and national experts within the arena of Advance Fee Fraud (AFF).  The facilitation of expert commentary with the injection of experiences and views from a broad range of stakeholders should provide the impetus for the initiation of stimulating and constructive dialogue. 

The symposium will aim to increase government, business and consumer awareness in relation to these scams and look at developing proactive strategies to better combat what has become a global epidemic.

Topics to be explored over the two days include:

• Global Mass Marketing Fraud;
• The United Kingdom Experience;
• Developing Trends in Advance Fee Fraud;
• Business Scam Case Studies
• Social Networking Sites: A harvesting ground for AFF victims?  
• Black Money Scams: a case study;
• The Nigerian Perspective;
• Advance Fee Fraud and the cash Remittance Industry;
• Analytical Trends in Advance Fee Fraud;
• The Advance Fee Fraud Reporting Portal

This will be a compelling and insightful symposium that is designed to inform and yet provoke spirited debate.  Speaking sessions will be interdicted with expert panel discussions that provide opportunities for audience interaction. 

The surroundings of the Crowne Plaza Resort on the fabulous Gold Coast provide a perfect environment for relaxed and comfortable learning.  This is the perfect opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on this global crime explosion and learn how to protect yourself, your organisation and your family.  If you are a manager or member of a small business, a global entity, a government department you cannot afford not to be up to date of the latest trends and nuances of this pervasive crime type.

Cost is $990 (GST inclusive) – Payment by cheque only – Cheques are to be made payable to Queensland Police Service.

Please forward a copy of your on-line registration form with payment to:

The Administrator, Fraud and Corporate Crime Group
State Crime Operations Command, Queensland Police Service
GPO Box 1440
BRISBANE  QLD  4001

Registrations can be made via the online registration form. page 5 link

Contact:   

• Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Breen; 07 3364 6622
• Detective Senior Constable Rod Shelton - 07 3364 6622
• Senior Sergeant Debbie Nicholson – 07 3364 4125