OSINT Basics for Financial and Retail Property Crimes Investigations

Presented by Kirby Plessas, CEO & OSINT Expert

This exclusive 3.5-hour OSINT training, hosted in partnership with the Financial & Retailers Protection Association (FRPA), is now available on demand. Originally broadcast on April 23, 2025, the session is designed to enhance your investigative skills in combating financial fraud.

Kirby Plessas, a leading OSINT expert with a background in military intelligence and corporate investigations, shares practical techniques to help financial professionals detect fraudster communications and monitor criminal activity online.

Key Topics Covered:

🔹 Understanding Fraudster Communications – How criminals use social media and open sources to coordinate fraud and exploit financial systems.

🔹 Applying OSINT in Financial Investigations – Using public data to support KYC, enhance due diligence, and identify suspicious activities.

🔹 Social Media Monitoring for Fraud Trends – Strategies to track and analyze criminal behavior across platforms and spot emerging fraud tactics.

🔹 Real-World OSINT Techniques – Practical tools for online investigations to uncover, verify, and act on critical intelligence.

🔹 Best Practices for Financial Institutions – Strengthen investigative capabilities, improve fraud prevention, and support regulatory compliance.

Access the Recording

Watch the recorded webinar at your convenience for 30 days and revisit the content as often as needed. This training is essential for professionals in financial crime investigations, fraud prevention, AML compliance, and risk management.