Fraud Prevention

Business Fraud Detection Tools: What Works (and What’s a Waste of Money)

Business fraud involves deception, manipulation, or misrepresentation where a company or person cheats someone else to avoid losing money or to gain a financial advantage. Business fraud detection has become increasingly important as these illegal activities continue to threaten companies of all sizes. Understanding the various types of fraud and effective detection methods is crucial

Fraud Risk Management: 5 Steps Every Business Owner Should Take Now

Fraud by deception happens in business. Any company may be at risk for business fraud even with attempts to implement effective fraud risk management. A study from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), an organization created in 1988 to combat deception and fraud in business, revealed that businesses lose nearly 5 percent of annual

Corporate Fraud Exposed: How Organized Schemes Take Down Legitimate Businesses

Corporate fraud can take down any sized business and is one of the most catastrophic complications companies can face. Problems arising from fraudulent business practices range from minor to severe, depending on the financial consequences. There are numerous ways that criminal deception is used for financial gain through organized fraud schemes. Major Consequences of Corporate