How to spot influencer fraud
To increase brand awareness and influence consumer behavior, businesses of all sizes spend vast amounts on social media marketing. Social media “influencers” can help companies reach and engage customers. But […]
Category: Fraud
Dissecting the role of the forensic accountant in litigation
When people hear the term “forensic science,” they usually think “CSI.” What comes to mind when you hear the term “forensic accounting”? Similar to forensic scientists offering opinions about scientific […]
Why executives pose the greatest occupational fraud risk
In its 2018 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reported that owners and executives accounted for only 19% of all […]
Fraud fact: Crooks prefer cash
It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen, cash itself is virtually untraceable. But that doesn’t mean forensic […]
5 ways to prevent fraud in your law firm
Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of businesses. Enforcing internal controls may simply seem unnecessary in an […]
How fraud can scuttle the purchase of your dream home
Buying a home is stressful enough without also having to worry about potential fraud. Unfortunately, real estate fraud is surging. According to Realtor magazine, scams targeting the industry rose 1,100% […]
Is return fraud cutting into your store’s profits?
For brick-and-mortar retailers, return fraud can be a serious financial threat. There are several types of schemes. But when they’re successful, they all end the same way: Stores issue refunds […]
Prevent fraud with the help of your audit committee
Your board’s audit committee is a first line of defense against fraud. But to be effective, committee members need to do more than simply review financial statements and audit results. […]
5 Things You Can do to Minimize the Effects of Identity Theft
No one wants to be a victim of identity theft. But, in a world where more of us spend using credit cards, debit cards or online, identity theft is running […]
Preventing phoenix companies from taking flight with your money
Bankruptcy (or liquidation) can be a valid business tool when used properly. Unfortunately, it can also enable less-than-honest business owners to profit at the expense of their creditors. Such is […]
Ticket scams: When the price of admission is too high
Concert, sporting and other event tickets can go for astronomical prices — when they’re even available. Hoping to find reasonably priced tickets (or to find tickets at all), many consumers […]
How fraud experts help companies head off bad mergers
Mergers and acquisitions are filled with risks, some of them unavoidable. But buyers can avoid risks associated with cooked books and other forms of deceptive accounting used by a seller […]
