April 22nd to 24th 2026
        Anti-Fraud
        Annual Anti-Fraud ConferenceMonterey, California
        Presented by: Anti-Fraud Alliance, California Department of Insurance, California District Attorney's Association, National Insurance Crime Bureau and Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
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        #1 Reason to Attend: Fraud never sleeps
        Neither should your growth as an Anti-Fraud Professional
        Here are reasons why you, and your team, should attend the Annual Anti-Fraud Conference
        Compliance, Compliance, Compliance....

        Fraud tactics evolve fast — and this Fraud Conference is designed to keep you ahead of emerging threats and dialed in on compliance requirements with over 45 hours of training that is compliant with California Continuing Educations requirements. You’ll get the latest intelligence on new schemes, technologies, and legal issues that impact our Anti-Fraud efforts. You’ll leave prepared for the challenges others won’t see coming.

        Invest in Your Team’s Impact

        The right knowledge can save millions and protect reputations. Bringing your team to the Annual Anti-Fraud Conference ensures everyone is armed with the same cutting-edge knowledge and skills. It’s not just an event — it’s an investment in your mission to detect, deter and mitigate fraud.

        Build Your Professional Network

        This is where the fraud-fighting community comes together. From seasoned investigators to industry innovators, you’ll make connections that can pay off in partnerships, resources, and shared intelligence. With three scheduled receptions, lunches, and multiple engagement opportunities it’s the kind of networking you can’t get build on a virtual meeting or by email.

        Learn From those on the Front Line

        The Fraud Conference brings together the nation’s leading experts in all major insurance lines, law, law enforcement, and investigations. You’ll hear real case studies and proven strategies that focus on investigative techniques, legal issues, and compliance directly from the people fighting fraud every day. Walk away with actionable insights you can apply immediately to protect your organization.

        Who Can Attend?
        The Annual Anti-Fraud Conference is not open to the general public.
        Attendance at the Annual Anti-Fraud Conference is open to current members of the AFA, SCFIA, CDAA and NICB; employees of the CDI; peace officers; state or federal agents and their employees; state or federal investigators; state or federal prosecutors; insurance company claims personnel, including integral anti-fraud personnel and third party administrators; insurance company officers, directors or managers; private investigators who, as a major part of their duties, investigate fraud on behalf of insurance companies, third party administrators and self-insureds; persons qualified to practice law in any state who, as a major part of their practice, work with or for insurance companies and self-insureds; and any other persons approved by the AFA. The AFA and the Conference reserve the right to refuse to register any person who, in the opinion of the AFA, does not meet the above-noted criteria for attending the Conference.
        2026 Anti-Fraud Conference - Details
        Dates

        April 22 to 24, 2026

        Additional Dates

        Conference Kick-Off Reception - April 21st

        Golf Tournament - April 21st

        PRESENTED BY

        Anti-Fraud Alliance,

        California District Attorneys Association

        California Department of Insurance

        National Insurance Crime Bureau &

        Coalition Against Insurance Fraud

        LOCATION

        Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

        1 Old Golf Course Road

        Monterey, CA 93940

        2025 Conference - By the Numbers
        76
        Speakers in 2025
        152
        Organizations in 2025
        43
        Courses in 2025
        5
        Networking Events in 2025
        22
        Exhibitors in 2025
        Keynote Speaker - Frank Abagnale
        Renowned cybercrime and fraud prevention expert, bestselling author and subject of Catch Me If You Can

        Frank Abagnale

        Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, secure documents, cybercrime, and scams. For over 48 years he has worked with, advised, and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies around the world.

        Mr. Abagnale has been associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over four decades.  He lectures at the FBI Academy and for the FBI field offices.  On January 18, 2023, Mr. Abagnale was the recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award given by InfraGard which, along with the FBI, honored Mr. Abagnale for his longtime work with InfraGard, the FBI and the FBI CyberCamp.  On June 12, 2023 he was made an honorary member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  He is a former faculty member at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) which is operated by the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys.  More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations, and law enforcement agencies use his fraud prevention programs.  In 1998, he was selected as a distinguished member of “Pinnacle 400” by CNN Financial News – a select group of 400 people chosen on the basis of great accomplishment and success in their fields.  He has also written numerous articles and books including The Art of the Steal, The Real U Guide to Identity Theft, Stealing Your Life and his most recent book, Scam Me If You Can – Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today’s Rip-off Artists.

        Mr. Abagnale refuses to accept payment for any of his government work.  Today, most of his work is derived from consulting with major corporate clients and his renown seminar presentations on cyber security, identity theft, and scams.   Mr. Abagnale works as an advisor to a number of print and technology companies around the world.  He spent 20 years as an advisor to the Standard Register Company, creating security features for negotiable instruments, car titles, etc.   He spent 10 years as an advisor to the 41st Parameter which developed fraud detection technology, used in 80 countries around the world and now owned by Experian.

        Today, Mr. Abagnale is an advisor to Trusona (www.trusona.com) in developing the world’s first and only insured authentication platform eliminating the use of passwords and allowing for the use of passkey technology.

        “Abagnale’s lecture may be the best one-man show you will ever see.”

                                                                                         -Tom Hanks

        Speakers - Background & Bios - Coming Soon!
        Details about the speakers will be updated soon. Just know that the course will be led by top voices in Anti-Fraud Community (insurance, law, and investigations), Our speakers deliver actionable insights, cutting-edge strategies, and real-world experience to equip attendees in the ongoing battle against fraud.
        Anti-Fraud Conference - Schedule of Events and Training
        The 2026 Conference Schedule is still a work in progress, so expect updates over the next few weeks.
        PDF can be found by clicking the button – or review the list below.
        2026 Conference Schedule

        President's Welcome & Opening Remarks

        Speaker(s): Sumair Sandhu; Marisol Mendez;

        Time: 08:14 AM to 08:30 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Speakers:

        Affiliate Updates: Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, NICB & IASIU

        Speaker(s): Michelle Rafeld; Dan Abbott; Aimee Stidham

        Time: 08:30 AM to 09:30 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Speakers:

        Anti-Fraud Campaign Update

        Speaker(s): Brian Biggs

        Time: 09:30 AM to 09:45 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Speakers:

        Break

        Time: 09:45 AM to 10:30 AM

        Keynote - Frank Abagnale

        Speaker(s): Frank Abagnale

        Time: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        "Unintended Consequences: The Impact of AI on Fraud Referrals and Prosecutions

        Speaker(s): Shaddi Kamiabipour; ;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Big Sur

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "It’s All In Your Head: Identifying and Remedying Neurology Provider Schemes (Session 1)

        Speaker(s): Ryan Fawaz; Ross Silverman; Kyle Jones

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "California Fraud Referral Trends: Analytics and Insights Behind the Numbers

        Speaker(s): Jim Hulett; Tom Donahue;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Murphy's Law and the Examination Under Oath - Dealing with the Unexpected, Unusual or Downright Weird

        Speaker(s): Kevin Hansen; ;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "Building a Strong Applicant or Public Works Case: What SIUs and Prosecutors Must Know

        Speaker(s): Ray Diaz; Keegan Lund;

        Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "From Suspicion to Submission: Reporting Insurance Fraud to the CDI

        Speaker(s): Kari Northart; Jeremey Sidley;

        Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Workers' Compensation Premium Fraud and Wage Theft

        Speaker(s): Dominic Dugo; Lillia Garcia Brower; Eduardo Martinez

        Time: 03:30 PM to 04:25 PM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        AFA Business Meeting

        Speaker(s): Sumair Sandhu

        Time: 07:30 AM to 08:00 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Speakers:

        "The Intersection Between Workers' Compensation Fraud & Wage Theft in the Construction Industry

        Speaker(s): Dan Calamuci; Matthew Miller;

        Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
        Room: Big Sur

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Restitution in Auto Insurance Fraud Cases

        Speaker(s): John Philpott; ;

        Time: 08:00 AM to 8:55AM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Gen AI and Insurance Fraud

        Speaker(s): Michelle Rafeld; Dennis Toomey; Horace Chu

        Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "TBI Claims

        Speaker(s): Michael Parker; John Diggs;

        Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "Forensic Behavorial Assessment: Advanced Interviewing for SIU and Claims Professionals

        Speaker(s): David Boone; ;

        Time: 08:00 AM to 08:55 AM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Hidden in Plain Sight- Vehicle Systems Data (Session 1)

        Speaker(s): Blake Schnable ; AG Speake;

        Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "NICB Med Fraud Task Force

        Speaker(s): Ronald Seman; ;

        Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
        Room: Big Sur

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "Ensuring Safety in the Field

        Speaker(s): David Davich; ;

        Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "Investigating Claims with Integrity: The Ethical Way

        Speaker(s): Lin Werkeiser; ;

        Time: 09:15 AM to 10:10 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "The power of vehicle data investigating and detering auto fraud

        Speaker(s): Steve R. Jones; ;

        Time: 10:30AM to 11:25AM
        Room: Big Sur

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Workers’ Compensation 101: Terms, Timelines, and the Claim Lifecycle

        Speaker(s): Tim Stuckey; ;

        Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Fraud and the Forensic Matrix pt.1

        Speaker(s): Gary German; ;

        Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Exploring Telecommunications Analysis and Practical Applications

        Speaker(s): Jessica Rust; ;

        Time: 10:30 AM to 11:25 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Hidden in Plain Sight- Vehicle Systems Data (Session 2)

        Speaker(s): Blake Schnable ; AG Speake;

        Time: 10:30AM to 11:25AM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Workers' Compensation Fraud From a Prosecutor and SIU Perspective

        Speaker(s): Dominic Dugo; Brent Lajeunesse;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "AI in Insurance: Policy, Claims, Synthetic Identities & Investigative Techniques

        Speaker(s): Edward Tavares; ;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Fraud Data Management in Insurance: Supporting Investigative Reasoning at Scale

        Speaker(s): John Hancock; Amy Griffin;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 1:55PM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Property EUOs

        Speaker(s): Jennifer Fernandez; John Diggs;

        Time: 01:00 PM to 01:55 PM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "What Capping & CT Claims Are and Why You Should Care: Billions in Low-Hanging Fruit for Criminal Prosecution

        Speaker(s): Michael Lysobey; John Hubanks;

        Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
        Room: Big Sur

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Digital Manipulation of imagery

        Speaker(s): Shouvik Paul; ;

        Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "Cars Never Lie

        Speaker(s): Chris Kauderer; ;

        Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "How to prepare for and take world class Examination under Oaths

        Speaker(s): Frank Goldstein; ;

        Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "SIU Past, Present and Future

        Speaker(s): Frank Sztuk; John Sargent;

        Time: 02:15 PM to 03:10 PM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Navigating a Workers' Compensation Premium Fraud Investigation - From North to South, East to West

        Speaker(s): Daniel Bartlett; Victoria Rodriguez;

        Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
        Room: Regency 1-2-3

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Big Easy Injury: Anatomy of a Staged Trucking Accident Ring

        Speaker(s): Nick Arnold; ;

        Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
        Room: Big Sur

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Fire, Fundraising, and Fraud: An Auto Arson Case Study

        Speaker(s): Judy Taschner; ;

        Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
        Room: Cypress

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        "Fraud and the Forensic Matrix pt.2

        Speaker(s): Gary German; ;

        Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        "Why Medical Bills Go Wrong: CPT Misuse, Hospital Transparency, and What Really Drives Unreasonable Charges

        Speaker(s): Tami Rockholt; ;

        Time: 03:45 PM to 04:40 PM
        Room: Spyglass

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        Global Fraud Summit

        Speaker(s): Jay Bobrowsky; Dennis Toomey;

        Time: 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Speakers:

        "From Detection to Conviction: Hypotheticals/Ethics

        Speaker(s): Jay Bobrowsky; Dale Banda; Michael Chiriatti

        Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Tracks:
        Credits: "

        Speakers:

        President's Closing

        Speaker(s): Sumair Sandhu

        Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 AM
        Room: Regency Main

        Speakers:
        Conference Venue - Hyatt Regency Monterey

        The Hyatt is currently fully booked.

        Your registration confirmation will have a link to our secondary hotel:

        The Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

        We have requested additional rooms at the Hyatt, so check back periodically.

        Industry Conference Rate:  $239 is the current Conference Rate.

        Government Rate*:  $199 is the current state per diem rate. 

        Offsite Rate:  $184 at the Hilton Garden Inn Monterey

        * Please note that it may change. registrations may require confirmation of Government employment.

        Links to the Hyatt Hotel and Hyatt Garden Inn will be provided after you have registered for the conference.
        The links will be on the Confirmation Page and Email sent to you.

        Become A Sponsor
        The goal of the Conference is to advance the knowledge and understanding of fraud and methods and procedures for fighting it. Attendees represent fraud professionals in the private industry and law enforcement throughout the country.
        Your sponsorship not only contributes to the betterment of the anti-fraud community, but also provides high profile exposure to attendees that are the leaders in anti-fraud community. We offer four sponsorship levels:
        BRONZE SPONSOR ($1,000)

        - Bronze Sponsorship listing on the onsite Conference Banner

        - Bronze ribbon name tags for all sponsor attendees

        - Invitation to all Conference sponsored events

        - Recognition in the AFA e-newsletter

        - Promotional materials at the registration desk

        - Acknowledgement in the Conference Guide

        SILVER SPONSOR ($2,000)

        - Silver Sponsor listing on the onsite banner

        - Silver ribbon name tags for all sponsor attendees

        - Invitation to all Conference sponsored events

        - 1 year of free advertising in the AFA e-newsletter

        - Promotional materials at the registration desk

        - Half-page advertisement in the Conference Guide

        - Sponsor name & logo listed on the conference website

        - 1 Free Attendee for the Conference

        - 2 free AFA individual Annual memberships

        GOLD SPONSOR ($3,000)

        - Gold Sponsor listing on the onsite banner

        - Gold ribbon name tags for all sponsor attendees

        - Invitation to all Conference sponsored events

        - 1 year of free advertising in the AFA e-newsletter

        - Full page advertisement in the Conference Guide

        - Promotional materials at the registration desk

        - Sponsor name & logo on conference website

        - 2 Free Attendees for the Conference

        - 1 Group AFA Annual membership

        - 25% off exhibitor registration

        - Sponsor can place a free-standing banner in the Conference lobby

        PLATINUM SPONSOR ($5,000)

        - Top Platinum Sponsor billing on the onsite banner

        - Platinum ribbon name tags for all sponsor attendees

        - Invitation to all Conference sponsored events

        - 1 year of free advertising in the AFA e-newsletter

        - Full page advertisement in the Conference Guide

        - Promotional materials at the registration desk

        - Sponsor name & logo on conference website

        - 3 Free Attendees for the Conference

        - 1 Group AFA Annual membership

        - 50% off exhibitor registration

        - Sponsor can place a free-standing banner in the Conference lobby

        - Special recognition by the AFA President during the opening ceremony

        Become a Sponsor
        Exhibitors - Supporting our Anti-Fraud Efforts

        More information about our Exhibitors is coming.

        Registration for Exhibitors is Open – below.

        Registrations

        Conference Fees

        $695 – AFA Member & Affiliate Registration
        $750 – Non-Member
        Group Discount: Buy 5 attendees, get the 6th Free(Calculated into “Group Registration” below)
        $175 – Golf Tournament

        The Hyatt is currently fully booked   –   Secondary Hotel: The Hilton Garden Inn Monterey has availability

        We have requested additional rooms at the Hyatt, so check back periodically.  More details above in the “Hotel” sections of this page.

        For Sponsorship or Exhibitor fees please follow the links below.

        Individual Registration
        A Single Attendee
        $695*

        * = $695 AFA or Affiliate Member / $750 for Non-Member.

        Register Now
        Group Registration
        For groups of 2 or more.
        Varies

        Register 2+ attendees.
        Volume discount applied automatically.

        Register Now
        Become a Sponsor
        Sponsorship Application
        Varies

        Become a Sponsor!
        4 Sponsorships Tiers
        from $1,000 to $5,000

        Register Now
        Become and Exhibitor
        Exhibitor Application
        Varies

        Sign-up to be an Exhibitor & be sure to secure your spot today!

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        Golf Tournament
        Individual & Foursomes
        175

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        Who Can Attend?
        The Annual Anti-Fraud Conference is not open to the general public.
        Attendance at the Annual Anti-Fraud Conference is open to current members of the AFA, SCFIA, CDAA and NICB; employees of the CDI; peace officers; state or federal agents and their employees; state or federal investigators; state or federal prosecutors; insurance company claims personnel, including integral anti-fraud personnel and third party administrators; insurance company officers, directors or managers; private investigators who, as a major part of their duties, investigate fraud on behalf of insurance companies, third party administrators and self-insureds; persons qualified to practice law in any state who, as a major part of their practice, work with or for insurance companies and self-insureds; and any other persons approved by the AFA. The AFA and the Conference reserve the right to refuse to register any person who, in the opinion of the AFA, does not meet the above-noted criteria for attending the Conference.

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