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 […]
Why Your Business Needs to Protect Against Executive Fraud
You may trust your executive management team implicitly. But the research is clear: In organizations where executives turn to fraud, the results are […]
How Cybersecurity and Physical Security Go Hand in Hand
Protecting your small business from theft is far more complex than it used to be. Gone are the days when locking the doors was enough to minimize […]
Fraud Disasters Require a Contingency Plan Too
Your business probably has a disaster plan — or a set of procedures for dealing with a fire, natural […]
What You Can Do About Workers’ Comp Fraud
Workers’ compensation insurance can provide medical care and financial assistance to employees who are injured or incapacitated at work. However, this important benefit […]
