Conversation with a Fraudster: Toby Groves
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Online
01:47:16
Description
After Toby Groves’ older brother was sentenced to prison for bank fraud, Groves promised his father and himself that he would never get into the same trouble. Several years later, however, Groves began attempts to save his once-successful mortgage brokerage firm through a series of frauds and cover-ups. By 2008, he was convicted of a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme and served two years in federal prison.
Since his release in 2010, Groves dedicated himself to researching the psychology of fraud and crime, earning a Ph.D. in the process.
In this webinar, Groves will share the story of his rise and fall and the powerful lessons he has learned about human behavior, ethics and why even good people make devastating choices.
*The ACFE does not compensate convicted fraudsters.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Identify psychological and organizational factors that increase vulnerability to unethical decision-making.
Recall the key events in Toby Groves’ experience to illustrate how ethical lapses and fraud can develop over time.
Apply behavioral ethics principles to develop strategies for reducing fraud risk and improving ethical culture within your organization.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| NASBA Information: | Behavioral Ethics |
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Last Updated: | December 2025 |
| Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
Presenters
John Gill, J.D., CFE - Speaker
President Emeritus
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Mr. Gill began his career at the ACFE in 1995 as its first general counsel. He then created, and was the first director of, the ACFE’s research and publications department. His most recent position was Chief Training Officer where he oversaw all of the ACFE’s training activities.
In 2006, he developed the CFE Exam Review Course and has taught that class on six continents. He has also conducted training for Fortune 50 companies; federal, state, and local government agencies; and professional organizations across the globe.
Mr. Gill graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in English, and he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law. Prior to working for the ACFE, Mr. Gill was an attorney in the Austin, Texas, office of the law firm of Bragg, Smithers and Curry where he was involved with civil fraud, insurance and deceptive trade practices cases.
Mr. Gill is a co-author of the Fraud Examiners Manual. He is the former publisher of Fraud Magazine® and is a contributor to the magazine.
Mr. Gill is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Austin Chapter of ACFE, Phi Beta Kappa, and the State Bar of Texas.
Toby Groves - Speaker
Research Psychologist
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