On behalf of our tax, financial advisory and legal advisory services for our clients, we thank you
again for taking the time to advise us on current fraudulent practices and activities. Our business
continues to grow despite the impact that COVID-19 and inflation is having on our economy. In
fact, the sound and reliable guidance that you and particularly members of ACC 331 provided to
address previous concerns is needed more now than ever before.
Requirement 1: Based on your experience and insight, help us identify three recent scams that
may impact our business. Whether the scam is related to medicine (COVID-19), the Economic
Impact Payment (e.g., stimulus check payment) process, identity thief or whatever, please help
us help our firm, our employees and our clients.
Specifically, help us identify three (3) popular/dangerous schemes we must try to avoid. For
each scam, identify: (1) a specific target group or person (e.g. the elderly, retirees, students or
anyone), (2) specific action steps taken by the scammer(s) or fraudster(s) and (3) what could be
done to avoid becoming a victim. Try to limit your answers to parts (1), (2) and (3) to 100 words
per scam.
Requirement 2: In a formal presentation to the class, discuss / share one (1) scams from
Requirement 1. Slides are required for your presentation. To earn maximum point value, 50% of
your grade is based on presenting Requirement #2 during a 2 to 3-minute presentation on the
date(s) listed on Blackboard.
Please include slides for one of the scams. Thank you.