Hidden assets can be an issue in a variety of contexts — from divorce to bankruptcy to fraud. An acrimonious divorce, ownership dispute or occupational theft incident […]

Money laundering is the process by which criminals transform their ill-gotten gains into legitimate-looking funds. It’s widespread and wide-reaching, making it a significant corrupting influence on financial systems, governments […]

What is the connection between fraud and geometry?  Fraud experts have long suggested that the presence of three conditions, known as the “fraud triangle,” greatly increases the […]

Even if you haven’t heard much about it lately, know this: Health care fraud is alive and well in America. Here’s a roundup of recent stats, law enforcement […]

When the value of a stock skyrockets, its investors may think they’ve hit the jackpot. But if the stock in question is part of […]

Early revenue recognition has long accounted for a substantial portion of financial statement fraud. By recording revenue early, a dishonest business seller or an employee under pressure […]

When it comes to reducing fraud loss and duration, companies should fight fraud actively. Active detection methods (such as surprise audits or data monitoring) are far more effective than […]

As more people use mobile phones, more fraud perpetrators target these devices. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, between 2017 and 2018 the number […]

If you’re like most business owners and executives, you may not actively search for fraud risks — until there’s an incident and you’re facing possible losses. Although […]

Background checks don’t inoculate companies against occupational fraud and other criminal acts by employees. After all, many thieves have never been caught and, therefore, […]