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5 ways to protect remote workers, and your business, from cyberattacks

By: Michael Shoffner

Many businesses were unprepared when the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic required them to close their physical offices and shift to remote operations. Your company, for example, may have had […]

Everyone loses when workers are paid “under the table”

By: Tony LaNasa

Paying workers “under the table” or with cash can save businesses a bundle in taxes. But the potential consequences are grave. Not only is this practice illegal and could result […]

Seniors face a double threat with COVID-19

By: Tony LaNasa

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may pose a double whammy for seniors. The elderly are considered the most vulnerable population for medical complications associated with the virus. They’re also prime targets […]

Fake COVID-19 treatments and other new fraud schemes

By: Tony LaNasa

Like the coronavirus (COVID-19) pathogen itself, incidents of COVID-19 fraud are surging and financial losses are piling up. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that the number of 2020 COVID-19-related […]

Beware Coronavirus-related Scams

The IRS has issued a warning to taxpayers about calls and email phishing attempts dealing with COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. Main concerns center around identity theft and tax-related fraud. Taxpayers […]

How COVID-19 poses new fraud threats to vulnerable businesses

By: Tony LaNasa

Scam artists know how anxious business owners are during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. They know that as you struggle to meet customer demands and pay employees and stay solvent, […]

Fraudsters are using COVID-19 to fleece Americans

By: Tony LaNasa

As governments around the globe mobilize to defend their populations from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), criminals are also mobilizing — to fleece people. These opportunists have already found ways to […]

Business opportunity or scam?

By: Tony LaNasa

The investment “opportunity” could be anything from a new nutritional supplement to a foolproof method for “flipping” houses. But if the investment or product is advertised as “easy money” or […]

Avoiding travel voucher scams

By: Tony LaNasa

Most travelers love a deal that extends their budget — whether it’s a cheap flight, discounted hotel room or all-inclusive package tour. Unfortunately, sophisticated scammers are only too happy to […]

Protect data and build trust with customers

By: Tony LaNasa

Every time your business interacts with customers is an opportunity to build trust. And it’s an opportunity you can’t afford to neglect. Look at customer data. When customers hand over […]

When the fraud suspect is an executive

By: Tony LaNasa

Businesses and fraud experts often face a long, arduous process when investigating any occupational fraud incident. When the suspect is a member of upper management, it’s exponentially harder. In theory, […]

Wait! Don’t approve that office supply invoice yet

By: Tony LaNasa

When Dan received a large shipment of highlighter markers, he was confused. He didn’t remember ordering them — and he was the company’s sole office supplies buyer. Yet when he […]

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