5 Ways to Foil a Bank ”Fraud Department” Scam By: Tony LaNasa Bank Fraud Scams When banks detect suspicious activity in a customer’s account, the bank fraud department often call account holders to discuss the transactions. Time is of the essence when […]
10 Tips to Protect Personal Information Online By: Michael Shoffner The IRS urges people to defend themselves against cyber scams during and after tax season by properly securing computers, tablets and phones. Solid cybersecurity protection and scam recognition is vital […]
Preventing and Detecting Fraud in the C-Suite By: Tony LaNasa Executives often receive lucrative compensation packages. But for some, it isn’t enough and they engage in C-suite fraud to line their own pockets. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) […]
Don’t Lose Your Company’s IT Assets By: Michael Shoffner Keeping track of every IT asset — particularly as remote work has become common — is essential if your company wants to limit financial losses and fraud risk. According to […]
Protecting your Company from Cryptocurrency Fraud By: Tony LaNasa According to blockchain data company Chainalysis, cryptocurrency transactions associated with illegal activity topped $14 billion in 2021. That’s almost double 2020 numbers — and the momentum shows no signs of […]
IRS Warns Taxpayers of Tax-Related Scams As tax season begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to protect their personal and financial information and watch out for IRS impersonation scams, along with other schemes, that try […]
How Cash Flow Statements Help Experts Find Fraud By: Tony LaNasa Many fraud investigations focus on financial statements. Because cash is the most commonly stolen business asset, fraud experts regularly scrutinize statements of cash flow for signs of misappropriation and fraudulent […]
To Prove Fraud, You Need to Preserve Evidence By: Tony LaNasa Prevention is the heart of any fraud mitigation program. But sometimes even solid internal controls fail (because, for example, a manager overrides controls) and occupational fraud occurs. If you suspect […]
Commission Fraud: When Salespeople Get More Than They’ve Earned By: Tony LaNasa Many employees — from retail workers to sales staffers involved in complex business-to-business transactions — receive part of their compensation from sales-related commissions. To attract and retain top talent, some […]
Managing Third-Party Contractor Risk By: Tony LaNasa Companies of all sizes routinely outsource work to third-party contractors. Yet, each hired contractor comes with risk. Whether deliberate or unintentional, a third party’s actions can cost you money and […]
Protecting Goods from Theft — At Every Stage of Their Journey By: Tony LaNasa The U.S. supply chain is overwhelmed and it’s expected to remain so for some time. With so many shipments tied up in ports and too few workers to watch them, […]
KYC Rules Help Prevent Fraud and Offer Other Advantages By: Tony LaNasa For years, banks, financial service and investment companies, and exporters have been required to follow know-your-customer (KYC) processes to thwart criminal activity. Developed to help certain businesses comply with anti-money […]