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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

How to Prevent Business Fraud: Proven Legal Tactics That Actually Work

Learning how to prevent business fraud is critical for any company’s survival. Fraud happens when a person or company engages in dishonest or illegal activity for personal gain. Most commonly, business fraud happens when someone steals money from a business under the guise of legitimate dealings. Various types of business fraud mean that there was

The Most Common Types of Fraud in Business—and How to Prevent Them

Fraud happens when a person or company engages in dishonest or illegal activity for personal gain. Most commonly, business fraud happens when someone steals money from a business under false pretenses or through seemingly legitimate dealings. Various types of fraud in business involve intentional misrepresentation, concealment, or manipulation of information. Fraud can destroy an individual