Why You Should Exercise Caution When Investing in Crypto
Driven by an increased interest in cryptocurrency, little regulatory oversight and the constant introduction of new coins, cryptocurrency fraud could reach unprecedented levels […]
Do Your Salespeople Come By Their Commissions Honestly?
Preventing financial losses from occupational fraud requires your company to remain vigilant. In a nutshell: Trust employees, but routinely verify they aren’t stealing. […]
Protecting Your Business from Deepfake Deception
Deepfakes — digital forgeries produced by artificial intelligence (AI) — have blurred the line between reality and illusion. On the upside, AI-generated deepfakes […]
Watch Out for Predatory Lenders
Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking start-up funds or the owner of an established business that needs capital to make an acquisition or develop […]
Keeping Crooked Workers from Colluding in Fraud
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, when one occupational fraud perpetrator pulls off a scam, the employer suffers a median loss […]
BEC Fraud: How to Protect Your Business from a Growing Threat
Business e-mail compromise (BEC) has emerged as one of the most financially damaging online crimes. According to the FBI’s Internet […]
Know the Risks Before Outsourcing Business to Contractors
If your business is particularly busy, you may temporarily outsource some of its work to third-party contractors. Hiring contractors can be a cost-effective […]
Are Your Job Candidates Honest? A Look at Resumé Fraud
Job applicants must work hard to stand out in a crowded marketplace. For some, that means bending the truth — or outright lying — about their experience, […]
Help Protect Your Employees’ 401(k) Plan Savings from Fraud
Recently, a 401(k) plan participant was defrauded of approximately $740,000 when he fell victim to an elaborate scheme perpetrated by overseas criminals. However, even friends, family members […]
How Your Business Can Fight ATM Skimming
Skimming, where criminals use hidden digital readers to steal debit and credit card information, is a pervasive threat that can result in significant […]
