Learning Objective and Session Outline:

• 2 Hours CPE Credit - ACFE
• Stolen Vehicles were re-keyed
• Retitled – using fraudulent documents
• Sold and unsuspecting buyers
• Prosecutorial challenges
• Investigative strategies, fraud detection and collaborative enforcement efforts
• Open Forum / Questions

LeAnn Lopez, Special Agent Colorado Attorney General Office Consumer Protection Section

 LeAnn Lopez has dedicated more than three decades to serving and protecting the public through an accomplished career in law enforcement. For the past fourteen years, she has served as a Special Agent at the Colorado Attorney General Office within the Consumer Protection Section, specializing in Consumer Fraud, and is currently assigned to the Illicit Products Unit. In this role, she remains steadfast in her commitment to fostering a fair and robust marketplace for consumers and businesses alike, with a particular focus on safeguarding youth and elderly.

LeAnn has 32 years of law enforcement experience, having served as an investigator, police detective, and officer with local law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has investigated a wide range of criminal and civil offenses and earned numerous accolades for her professionalism, investigative expertise, and dedication to public service. Her honors include a Distinguished Service Award for Investigative Skill, Investigator of the Year, multiple Attorney General Awards for Exceptional Performance, and the Silent Hero Award.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting and Criminal Justice, from Regis University.

Outside of her professional work, LeAnn enjoys exploring Colorado outdoors, spending time with her family, and watching football.