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Upcoming events

    • December 10, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

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    December Lunch & Learn Session 

    Crypto Essentials: Mechanisms, Uses, and Emerging Frontiers

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically. You do not need to register again.  


    Presenter: 

    Kristopher Corter is the Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence


    Session Synopsis

    This session provides a clear, accessible introduction to the foundational mechanics of cryptocurrency—covering blockchains, wallets, transactions, and exchanges. It will examine how people and organizations are actually using crypto for investment, payments, cross-border transfers, and within decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Attendees will leave equipped to understand not just how crypto works on a technical level, but why its adoption is growing and how it is reshaping financial activity and risk profiles worldwide.

    Presenter Bio

    Kristopher Corter is the Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence, where he fuses special-operations tradecraft with high-stakes cyber investigations. A former U.S. Army sniper and Counterintelligence Special Agent, Kristopher has led intelligence operations in hostile environments and now advises law firms, corporations, and governments on uncovering hidden threats and neutralizing complex adversaries. With a background spanning battlefield precision, federal investigations, and offensive cyber operations, he delivers gripping insights on digital warfare, intelligence collection, and the evolving future of investigations—leaving audiences with strategies they can act on immediately.


    • January 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also – if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!

    January Lunch & Learn Session 

    Crypto Essentials: Chasing Shadows - Unmasking Fraud Schemes in the Crypto Era

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically. You do not need to register again.  

    Presenter: 

    Kristopher Corter is the Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence


    Session Synopsis

    The explosion of digital assets has fueled a wave of sophisticated fraud—blending classic scams with cutting-edge tactics. This practitioner-oriented session unpacks a wide array of crypto-enabled frauds: Ponzi and pyramid schemes, rug pulls, phishing attacks, exchange breaches, and money laundering via mixers and DeFi. Real-world case studies, telltale red flags, and step-by-step investigative techniques will empower certified fraud examiners to identify, trace, and counteract fraud in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

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    Presenter Bio

    Kristopher Corter is the Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence, where he fuses special-operations tradecraft with high-stakes cyber investigations. A former U.S. Army sniper and Counterintelligence Special Agent, Kristopher has led intelligence operations in hostile environments and now advises law firms, corporations, and governments on uncovering hidden threats and neutralizing complex adversaries. With a background spanning battlefield precision, federal investigations, and offensive cyber operations, he delivers gripping insights on digital warfare, intelligence collection, and the evolving future of investigations—leaving audiences with strategies they can act on immediately.


    • January 14, 2026
    • December 09, 2026
    • 12 sessions
    • Zoom Meeting
    Register

    As of October 1, 2025, our webinars and events are subject to Washington state sales tax. For webinars, this is based on the address in your profile. Please be aware: If our system does not automatically apply sales tax when you register for a webinar, we will initiate a separate charge to your payment method on file for the related sales tax.

    Also – if you update your address in your profile, please email info@pnwacfe.org to notify us of the change. We will then update the sales tax location code in your profile accordingly. Thank you for your assistance!

    January Lunch & Learn Session 

    Crypto Essentials: Chasing Shadows - Unmasking Fraud Schemes in the Crypto Era

    *If you are an annual subscription holder, you will receive an email with the Zoom link automatically. You do not need to register again.  

    Presenter: 

    Kristopher Corter is the Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence


    Session Synopsis

    The explosion of digital assets has fueled a wave of sophisticated fraud—blending classic scams with cutting-edge tactics. This practitioner-oriented session unpacks a wide array of crypto-enabled frauds: Ponzi and pyramid schemes, rug pulls, phishing attacks, exchange breaches, and money laundering via mixers and DeFi. Real-world case studies, telltale red flags, and step-by-step investigative techniques will empower certified fraud examiners to identify, trace, and counteract fraud in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.

    .

    Presenter Bio

    Kristopher Corter is the Founder & CEO of Darknet Intelligence, where he fuses special-operations tradecraft with high-stakes cyber investigations. A former U.S. Army sniper and Counterintelligence Special Agent, Kristopher has led intelligence operations in hostile environments and now advises law firms, corporations, and governments on uncovering hidden threats and neutralizing complex adversaries. With a background spanning battlefield precision, federal investigations, and offensive cyber operations, he delivers gripping insights on digital warfare, intelligence collection, and the evolving future of investigations—leaving audiences with strategies they can act on immediately.












Past events

November 20, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Fraud Program Management
November 19, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Digital Deception: Unmasking Modern Fraud Tactics and Defenses
November 18, 2025 Fraud Week Lunch & Learn: Private Investigator or Forensic Accountant: Starting your own business
October 16, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Identifying Fraudulent Driver Licenses and ID Cards
September 18, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Building Trust in Investigative Interviews
August 21, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Personal CyberWellness
July 24, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Fraud Program Management
June 19, 2025 Annual Business Meeting
June 19, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Personal CyberWellness
May 22, 2025 Lunch & Learn: Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS) and E-Commerce
April 24, 2025 Synergetic Coalitions
April 09, 2025 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (In-Person)
April 09, 2025 Annual PNW Chapter Conference (Virtual)
March 13, 2025 FBI's Fraud Trends and Reporting Tips
February 28, 2025 Student Association Event: 1st Person Perspective - Becoming a Financial Investigator
February 20, 2025 Decoding Fraud Risk: Bridging the Communication Gap
January 16, 2025 FDIC’s OIG and Fraud Schemes
December 12, 2024 Combatting Cyber Enabled Threats
November 22, 2024 Student Association Event: Identify Theft
November 14, 2024 Banking and Fraud 101
October 17, 2024 Still Not Immune: Fraud in the Public Charter School Sector in 2024
September 18, 2024 Opening Your Own Practice
August 15, 2024 Making the Most of your ACFE Membership
July 18, 2024 Investigating Mortgage Origination Fraud
July 09, 2024 Strategic Planning Session
June 18, 2024 Elder Abuse Investigations and Tips for a Successful Case Presentation
May 24, 2024 Student Assocation Event
April 18, 2024 ACFE PNW Meet the Board & Panel Discussion
March 14, 2024 Hiding in the Shadows

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