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How fraud perpetrators target military personnel and veterans

By: Tony LaNasa

According to the Federal Trade Commission, veterans lost approximately $60 million to fraud in 2020. Active-duty military personnel and their spouses and dependents also suffered big financial losses to fraud […]

Are you liable for fraudulent credit and debit card charges?

By: Tony LaNasa

Credit and debit card fraud was already a big problem when COVID-19 hit. Although how much payment card fraud increased in 2020 depends on the source, most experts agree that, […]

Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit

By: Tony LaNasa

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) is a valuable tax break that was extended and modified by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March of 2021. Here’s a […]

SBA Plans to Make Loan Forgiveness Easier

By: Tony LaNasa

UPDATE: The SBA has officially dropped the PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire from the forgiveness process. Read the updated article. There are recent reports that the Small Business Administration intends to […]

Don’t Let Fraud Ruin Your Restaurant Reopening

By: Tony LaNasa

Most restaurants are finally reopening to in-person dining. And while you may now be thinking about luring customers back, hiring enough workers, and managing supply-chain shortages, one issue has remained […]

The risks — and rewards — of accepting cryptocurrency payments

By: Tony LaNasa

To use their ill-gotten cash, criminals must make it appear legitimate. That’s the job performed by money launderers, who increasingly use cryptocurrencies. According to digital currency analytics company Elliptic, crooks […]

Cash Talks — and Fraud Experts are Listening

By: Tony LaNasa

Fraud perpetrators take whatever they can get their hands on. But they generally prefer cash because it’s virtually untraceable. Fortunately, fraud experts have the expertise and tools to trace even […]

Keeping your loyalty program safe from fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

To generate revenue and foster customer loyalty, many businesses, including retailers, airlines, and credit card companies, create loyalty and reward programs. Such programs can help companies attract and retain customers, […]

How to defend your auto dealership from fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Although auto sales plunged at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, they’ve since rebounded. In fact, some auto dealerships are reporting record sales in 2021. Problems remain — including supply […]

How to Fend Off “Friendly” Fraud

By: Tony LaNasa

Fraudulent behavior isn’t necessarily perpetuated by people hiding their identities. For example, legitimate customers sometimes use the credit card chargeback process to their advantage — and to the disadvantage of […]

Avoid buying unreliable — or fraudulent — insurance coverage

By: Tony LaNasa

Bad faith denials of claims by insurers are illegal, but some dishonest companies or agents attempt them anyway. It’s possible that just when you have the greatest need, you’ll find […]

Assess your supply chain’s fraud risk

By: Tony LaNasa

The COVID-19 pandemic has put enormous pressure on global supply chains. As companies struggle to obtain the goods and materials they need, they may not pay as much attention to […]

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