Your organization must remain vigilant to prevent financial losses from occupational fraud. In a nutshell: Trust employees, but routinely verify they aren’t stealing. This includes salespeople who, if they’re unethical,
Digital forgeries produced by artificial intelligence (AI), called deepfakes, have blurred the line between reality and illusion. On the upside, AI-generated deepfakes have revolutionized special effects in motion pictures and
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 new product lines, be careful when looking
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, when one occupational fraud perpetrator pulls off a scam, the employer suffers a median loss of $75,000. However, when crooked individuals collude,
Business email compromise (BEC) has emerged as one of the most financially damaging online crimes. Organizations lost nearly $56 billion across approximately 305,000 incidents between October 2013 and December 2023,
During busy seasons, your business may temporarily outsource some of its work to third-party contractors. Hiring contractors can be a cost-effective way to manage seasonal — or even ordinary — customer
In a crowded marketplace, job applicants must work hard to stand out. For some, that means bending the truth — or outright lying — about their experience, skills, and education.
Recently, a 401(k) plan participant fell victim to an elaborate scheme perpetrated by overseas criminals and was defrauded of approximately $740,000. However, even friends, family members, and employers have been
Skimming is where criminals use hidden digital readers to steal information from debit and credit cards. This is a pervasive threat that can result in significant financial losses for organizations. The
You may trust your executive management team implicitly. But the research is clear: The results are costly in organizations where executives turn to fraud. According to the Association of Certified
