FraudFest 2025 - Event Takeaways

Check out the upcoming FraudFest 2025 events. You won't want to miss them!

March 4: Cryptocurrency Webinar:

- What exactly is cryptocurrency? Watch our Crypto Fraud Playlist to learn all about it!
- Couldn’t make it to the event? Check out clips from the webinar!
- Take this quiz to test your knowledge of cryptocurrency scams
- Presented by Arica Kulm, Ph.D., Director of Digital Forensics Services at Dakota State University

March 19 Minot Lunch & Learn:

- The world is changing fast; continue learning about the financial products you’re using.
- Have questions regarding your account’s activity? Don’t be afraid to ask your financial institution!
- Stay vigilant about your finances
- Presented by Cory Krebs, Assistant Commissioner – ND Dept. of Financial Institution

April 15 Government Imposters - Bismarck:

- If you’re pressured to make a quick financial decision, be suspicious of fraud!
- Reporting to the Fraud Watch Network Helpline (887-908-3360) is vital to scam prevention
- KX News Story on the event

April 26 Shredding - West Fargo & Bismarck:

- Bismarck shredded 12,140 lbs. of paper
- West Fargo shredded 11,040 lbs. of paper
- Know when to Keep, Shred or Scan Documents to your information private

May 14 & 21 Lunch & Learn - Watford City & Jamestown:

- Learn how to recognize scams and when to take action to best protect yourself and others
- Always show empathy for victims of fraud
- Presented by Parrell Grossman, the 2024 recipient of the Community Fraud Partner of the Year award.

September 23 – 25 Lunch & Learn/Roundtable – Bismarck & Fargo:

• Watch this video to see how scams unfold and learn simple steps to protect yourself from fraud.
• Bringing awareness to law enforcement regarding elder abuse (Elder Abuse Guild for Law Enforcement aka EAGLE) 
• Report abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults to ND Health and Human Services
• Check out this interview featuring fraud expert, Paul Greenwood on News & Views with Joel Heitkamp