Anthony LaNasa CPA CFE Archives - HW&Co. CPAs and Advisors

Protecting your Business from Deepfake Deception

By: Tony LaNasa

Deepfakes—digital manipulations created using artificial intelligence (AI)—are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not. While these AI-generated creations have transformed industries like entertainment, education, and […]

How to Protect Yourself from Tax Season Scams

By: Tony LaNasa

Remember: The IRS does not contact taxpayers by email, text messages, or social media channels to request personal or financial information. As tax season approaches, it’s important to stay alert […]

Protect your Business from Predatory Lenders

By: Tony LaNasa

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur seeking startup capital or an established business owner looking to fund an acquisition or expand your product lines, it’s essential to approach lenders cautiously. Scammers […]

Preventing Workplace Fraud & Collusion

By: Tony LaNasa

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the financial toll of occupational fraud grows exponentially with collusion. A single fraud perpetrator causes a median loss of $75,000. When two […]

Understand the Risks before Outsourcing to Contractors

By: Tony LaNasa

During busy periods, such as the holidays, businesses often outsource to third-party contractors to handle additional workloads. This approach can be a cost-effective way to meet customer demand without committing […]

Can You Trust Your Job Candidates? Uncovering Resume Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

In today’s competitive job market, applicants often feel pressure to make their resumes stand out. For some, this means embellishing the truth or even outright falsification of their qualifications, experience, […]

Protecting Employee 401(k) Savings from Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Recently, a 401(k) participant lost approximately $740,000 in an intricate scam orchestrated by overseas criminals. Alarming cases also reveal that friends, family, and even employers have been implicated in 401(k) […]

Protecting Your Business from ATM Skimming Threats

By: Tony LaNasa

ATM skimming, where criminals use concealed digital devices to steal credit and debit card information, is a serious threat that can lead to major financial losses for businesses. The FBI […]

Why Your Business Must Safeguard Against Executive Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

You may fully trust your executive team, but research shows that executive level fraud can be extremely costly. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Occupational Fraud 2024: […]

All-In-One Protection: Merging Cyber and Physical Security

By: Tony LaNasa

Protecting your small business from theft has become more complex than ever. In the past, simply locking doors was enough to deter intruders, but today businesses must deal with both […]

Do You Have a Fraud Disaster Plan?

By: Tony LaNasa

Your business likely has a disaster plan for emergencies like fires, natural disasters, or terrorist attacks that could disrupt operations and endanger lives. While a fraud contingency plan might […]

Addressing Workers’ Comp Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Workers’ compensation insurance offers essential medical care and financial support to employees injured or incapacitated at work. Unfortunately, this benefit is sometimes exploited by dishonest individuals. According to the Coalition […]

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