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Keep Cybercriminals from Stealing Your Business’s Brand

By: Tony LaNasa

When criminals steal an individual’s identity, the victim can take steps to minimize potential damage by, for example, notifying credit agencies and freezing bank accounts. But what happens if a […]

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 […]

IRS Provides Clarification Related to Employee Retention Credits

By: Tony LaNasa

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided guidance to clarify uncertainties related to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), which was originally set to expire on Jan. 1, 2022, but was […]

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) […]

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 […]

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, […]

IRS Issues Guidance on Penalty Relief of Retroactive Termination of the Employee Retention Credit

By: Tony LaNasa

On Dec. 6, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance that provides penalty relief for employers that received an advance payment or reduced their employment tax deposits regarding the […]

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 […]

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