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How Codes of Ethics Share Your Nonprofit’s Values, Limit Fraud Losses

By: Tony LaNasa

Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners releases its Report to the Nations, an occupational fraud study of for-profit, not-for-profit and government organizations. As in previous editions, the […]

Using Adverse Media to Head Off Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Many financial companies search for negative news, also known as “adverse media,” as part of their due diligence process for potential customers. But this type of screening isn’t only effective […]

Do Your ESG Initiatives Open the Door to Fraud?

By: Tony LaNasa

Corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives have evolved from a disjointed and confusing set of goals to a more unified business necessity. This is largely because investors, employees, customers […]

5 Ways to Stop Employees From Colluding in Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

What happens if two or more individuals in your organization collude to commit fraud? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) 2022 Report to the Nations, fraud losses […]

Spotlight on a Critical Antifraud Tool: Risk Assessments

By: Tony LaNasa

Fraud risk assessments have been shown to prevent occupational fraud and limit losses for victimized organizations. These tools have become more prevalent in recent years, according to “Occupational Fraud 2022: […]

IRS Dirty Dozen Part 6 – Abusive Easements & Insurance Arrangements

These last two schemes wrap up the IRS’ Dirty Dozen – its annual list of top tax scams. Don’t be fooled by abusive easements and insurance arrangements. 11: Abusive Syndicated […]

Partially Empty Offices Can Be Fertile Ground for Theft

By: Tony LaNasa

If most of your employees have worked from home since the start of the pandemic or are only gradually transitioning back to onsite work, your office may be emptier than […]

IRS Dirty Dozen Part 5 – Concealing Assets & Failure to File Tax Returns

In this article, we present two more scams from the IRS’ 2022 Dirty Dozen list. These involve tax evasion. Read on so you don’t fall victim to these schemes. 9: […]

IRS Dirty Dozen Part 4 – Suspicious Communication & Spear Phishing Scams

Here are two more prevalent pandemic-era scams from the IRS Dirty Dozen list that take advantage of the turmoil caused by COVID: suspicious communications and spear phishing. Remember to share […]

IRS Dirty Dozen Part 3 – Tax Refund Scams & Unemployment Fraud

Today, we present the next two scams from the 2022 IRS Dirty Dozen – its annual list of top tax scams. These next two schemes have been on the rise […]

IRS Dirty Dozen Part 2 – Captive Insurance & Installment Sales Scams

Last time, we introduced you to the first two scams from the IRS Dirty Dozen – its annual list of top tax scams fraudsters are utilizing to rob unsuspecting victims […]

Protecting Your Business From Organized Crime

By: Tony LaNasa

During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many cash-short small businesses turned to their banks, while others sought help from family and friends. Unfortunately, these sources weren’t enough in […]

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