The Psychology of Scammers: Profiling and Prevention StrategiesBy Linda Athanasiadou, expert in fraud and scam prevention, audit, anti-money laundering (AML) Behind every financial scam is not just a scheme — but a mindset. Scammers are not impulsive opportunists; they are strategic manipulators who understand h...Nov 9, 2025·3 min read
AML Red Flags for Real Estate Transactions: Common Indicators of Potential Money Laundering and How to Mitigate Associated RisksBy Linda Athanasiadou, expert in audit, anti-money laundering (AML), and fraud prevention The sector's unique characteristics, including large transactions and the involvement of multiple parties, can inadvertently create opportunities for illicit ac...Oct 23, 2024·4 min read
The Economic Impact of Global Financial Scams on Developing Economiesby Linda Athanasiadou, Anti-Fraud Specialist, and Researcher, Regulatory Compliance and AML Expert Global financial scams represent a significant threat not just to individual investors but also to the broader economic stability of developing econom...Jul 31, 2024·3 min read
Tax Evasion Tactics and How to Uncover Themby Linda Athanasiadou, Anti-Fraud Specialist, and Researcher, Regulatory Compliance and AML Expert Tax evasion tactics pose a significant challenge to tax authorities and compliance professionals, as perpetrators continuously devise sophisticated met...Apr 25, 2024·3 min read
Auditing in the Era of Rising Financial FraudsBy Linda Athanasiadou, Regulatory Compliance and AML Expert This article aims to dissect the nuances of modern auditing in the context of rising financial frauds, drawing from a wealth of real-world examples and experiences. Readers may also find val...Mar 4, 2024·3 min read
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Financial Fraudby Linda Athanasiadou, Anti-Fraud Specialist, and Researcher, Regulatory Compliance and AML Expert Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a critical frontier in combating financial fraud, fundamentally altering the mechanisms through which insti...Feb 26, 2024·3 min read
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Detecting Financial Fraudby Linda Athanasiadou, Anti-Fraud Specialist, and Researcher, Regulatory Compliance and AML Expert Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a critical frontier in combating financial fraud, fundamentally altering the mechanisms through which insti...Feb 20, 2024·3 min read