March – Fraud Prevention Month
Did you know March is Fraud Prevention Month? Each year, this month focuses on promoting awareness and education on Fraud prevention. Unfortunately, fraud targeting businesses can be just as creative and convincing as those targeting consumers. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has reported the unprecedented levels of fraud over the past three years, with Canadians reporting a staggering $554 million lost in 2023. This means it’s more important than ever to educate yourself. At Xpera, we’ve prepared a collection of resources to help build your knowledge of the tools available to protect your business.
Xpera's Jeffrey Dawe Receives Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI) Status
All of us at Xpera would like to congratulate Jeffrey Dawe, a Forensic Video Analyst out of Xpera’s Markham office, on the acquisition of his Certificated Forensic Investigator (CFI) status. The process of receiving this certification is a rigorous one, but in the end, Jeff succeeded in passing his exam and was accepted into this highly respected industry organization.
Jeff joined Xpera in 2013 as a Media Technician, coming from a background in law and security. After joining Xpera, Jeff began his forensic technology training, taking it upon himself to earn the certifications necessary to have his work deemed admissible in court. Last year, Jeff was certified as an Audio Video Forensic Analyst, which, as it turns out, makes him the first Canadian to have ever received this certification. The work that Jeff has performed for Xpera, and more specifically, Xpera’s Forensic Imaging Services (XFIS), has been invaluable, and we are incredibly proud to have such dedicated, knowledgeable people like Jeff on our team.
The Certified Forensic Investigator designation is a symbol of the highest standard of excellence in its field, which firmly cements as a professional worthy of distinction among his peers.
“Xpera is very proud of the dedication that Jeff has put forth, on his own, to accomplish his career goals,” says Nino Calabrese, Director of Investigations. “This certification allows him to better serve our clients throughout Ontario and across Canada.”