CACM Chat – HOA Life where no HOA topic is off the table. We’ll bring you stories, trends, legislative matters and best practices in HOA management straight from the day-to-day professionals who work in the California community association management industry and the expert Industry Partners that serve HOAs. CACM was founded in 1991 to elevate professionalism in community management through California specific education and certification. Rapidly changing laws, new advanced technology, and a ...
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"Let's Talk Fraud" podcast is created to share information and give listeners an insight into the world of fraud schemes providing tips to help in prevention, detection, and timely action. Hosted by Soltan Hassanieh, CFE, CACM
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New HOA Laws - The Good, The Bad, The OK (Part 1)
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The 2024 legislative season is over in California, but it was an action-packed thrill ride with many bills introduced that targeted common interest developments, or HOAs, in the state. Host Tom Freeley and attorney and CACM’s Legislative Advocate Jennifer Wada analyze the impact of three bills specifically: SB 900 (CID Repair and Maintenance), AB 2…
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Funny HOA Stories with Tom
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The pink flamingo ban that turned into a temporary art installation at a community. A community manager that calls the authorities on a trespasser sleeping in the clubhouse, just to find out he’s the association’s board president. Plus, how a community manager tried to avoid serving a violation notice to Lorena Bobbitt. These are just some of the w…
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Word to the Wise: Don’t Fake Your HOA Budget
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“Don’t fake your budget.” Hear this and other great advice from guest Lorena Sterling with Community Association Financial Services in Palm Springs. It’s budget season, so tune in for insights from Sterling on how to create and present an association budget. This episode also presents tips on how to read and present a financial statement to the HOA…
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Fire, Flood or Blood – Dealing with Disasters at HOAs
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California’s fire season is in full swing. CEO and host Tom Freeley talks about preparing for emergencies and natural disasters including fires, floods, earthquakes, landslides, storms, and more. In the HOA industry, the term often used is: Fire, flood or blood. Reserve funds can be easily or entirely wiped out to cover the cost of unplanned disast…
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Watch Out for Burnout! Tips to Stay Sane and Happy as a “Personality” Manager
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Burnout is a common symptom for community association managers, aka, Personality Managers, and it manifests both physically and mentally affecting job performance. Insomnia, digestive issues, grumpy mood are all signs of burnout. It’s hard to avoid when subjected to constant negativity and bullying from clients. Taking vacation, identifying stresso…
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The Story of CACM, Our Hosts, and What to Expect
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Who is CACM, what do we do and why are we launching a podcast? Our first episode gives you a glimpse of what our purpose is: to elevate the community association management industry by providing resources, education and certification to HOA managers in California and beyond. Learn about our host, CEO and industry veteran Tom Freeley, and what he wi…
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CACM Chat – HOA Life where no HOA topic is off the table. We’ll bring you stories, trends, legislative matters and best practices in HOA management straight from the day-to-day professionals who work in the California community association management industry and the expert Industry Partners that serve HOAs. CACM was founded in 1991 to elevate prof…
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The Crypto Collapse: FTX Fake Bubble Story
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Crypto fraud is a growing concern in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. It can take many forms, such as phishing scams, Ponzi schemes, fake ICOs (initial coin offerings), pump-and-dump schemes, and more. These fraudulent activities can cause significant financial harm to investors and damage the reputation of the cryptocurrency …
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The Anti-Fraud Vaccine : Building an Effective Fraud Prevention Strategy
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Building an effective fraud prevention strategy requires a multi-faceted approach that includes both proactive and reactive measures. Here are some key steps that organizations can take to strengthen their fraud prevention efforts: Conduct a risk assessment: Organizations should assess their operations, systems, and controls to identify potential v…
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Spotting Red Flags - Preventing & Detecting Corporate Fraud Risk (Live Webinar)
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Fighting fraud risk is an ongoing challenge for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Fraud can take many forms, including financial fraud, identity theft, cyber fraud, and more. To mitigate these risks, businesses need to have robust fraud prevention measures in place, including strong internal controls, regular risk assessments, and employee…
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The Bad Apple: The Impact of Ethics on Corporate Business (Live Webinar)
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As part of the International Fraud Awareness Week in Nov 2021 and being an official supporter within #FraudWeek campaign, the ACFE Lebanon Chapter had a liver webinar that was focused on bringing awareness to unethical practices in corporate business.Title: The Bad Apple: The Impact of Ethics on Corporate BusinessWebinar Topics : Understanding Corp…
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In this episode we will talk about online shopping frauds involve scammers pretending to be legitimate online sellers, either with a fake website or a fake ad on a genuine retailer site. While many online sellers are legitimate, unfortunately, scammers can use the anonymous nature of the internet to rip off unsuspecting shoppers. __________________…
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In this episode we will talk about cybercrimes which are not necessarily new such as theft, fraud, trafficking…but they are evolving in a way where criminals can hide behind a screen and acquire opportunities that land on their laps in a matter of seconds, thus becoming more widespread and damaging. _________________________________________________…
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S01 Episode 5 - Dating & Romance
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In this episode, we will expose the multi-million dollar world of the Romance Fraudster that is waiting for you on one of the dating apps. Going undercover and creating their own online profiles, we are lovely targets by a number of evil scammers. ___________________________________________________________________________ Our First Season of “Let’s…
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In this episode we will introduce you to one of the most famous fraudulent and illegal investment operations that promise quick, easy, and significant returns on investments with little or no risk! It is the Ponzi scheme! ___________________________________________________________________________ Our First Season of “Let’s Talk Fraud” is all about …
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In this episode we will talk about how some dishonest people aka SCAMMERS will trick you into handing over your money by offering you a ‘guaranteed’ way to make fast money or a high-paying job for little effort. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Our First Season of “Let’s Talk Fraud” is all about …
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In this episode we will highlight fake charity scams, we all agree that the gift of a donation to charity is a great way to lend a helping hand to our community. But, it’s important to be on the watch for fake charities and donation scams. Arm yourself with the skills and tools to be able to tell if a charity is legitimate as well as find causes to…
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In this episode we will delve deep into understanding how fraudsters use the Phishing Email scam - that's pretending to be your bank, mobile provider, or even the police in order to get you to hand over your personal details so they can bleed you dry. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Our First Se…
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