Robert J Rebhan: Financial Crimes Expert
Financial crimes speaker Robert J. Rebhan combines LAPD investigative experience and American Express fraud prevention leadership to help audiences recognize identity theft and business vulnerabilities.
Quick Facts:
- Former LAPD Detective Sergeant with 22 years of service.
- Experience across SWAT and multiple investigative units.
- Former American Express fraud prevention director for the Western Region.
- Managed a team of twelve fraud prevention consultants.
- Formats:
Keynote speaker and fraud awareness presenter.
- Audiences:
Financial institutions, banking and credit card professionals, hospitality and retail businesses, industry associations and consumer groups.
- Outcomes:
- Understand how fraudsters obtain and exploit personal information.
- Recognise warning signs and vulnerabilities relevant to their business or industry.
- Examine how consumers, organizations and law enforcement contribute to fraud prevention.
- Travels from: Los Angeles, CA
- **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
Keynote Topics
Speaking Topics
The Unusual Suspects – Who Commits Fraud and How They Get the Information
An examination of who commits fraud, how personal information is obtained and why offenders may be people their victims least expect.
Fraud Risks Affecting Your Industry and Business
An industry-focused discussion of changing fraud methods, business vulnerabilities and warning signs that deserve closer attention.
Talent Short Bio
Robert J. Rebhan is a financial crimes and identity theft speaker, former LAPD Detective Sergeant and former director of American Express’s Western Region Fraud Prevention Program.
During 22 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, his assignments included SWAT and narcotics, robbery, homicide and vice investigations. His investigative and undercover experience informs his understanding of criminal behavior and deception.
Robert later worked with the credit card industry to develop fraud prevention education, including assignments in Europe and Latin America. At American Express, he managed a team of twelve consultants delivering presentations for businesses and consumers. He has personally delivered more than 2,000 presentations on financial crime.
His speaking explores who commits fraud, how personal information is obtained and how organizations can identify vulnerabilities. Drawing on experience with financial services, hospitality and retail audiences, he connects law enforcement insight with business and consumer awareness.
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