Protect Your Nonprofit from Holiday Fraud By: Helen Weeber The busy year-end giving season, coupled with holiday absences, can leave your nonprofit vulnerable to fraud. This risk increases if you rely on more volunteers during this time, host special […]
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, […]
International Fraud Awareness Week 2024 International Fraud Awareness Week, led by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), runs from November 17-23. This global initiative aims to spotlight fraud, promote prevention strategies, and encourage businesses […]
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 […]
Beware of Charity Scams Following Natural Disasters Following natural disasters like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, many feel compelled to help those affected by donating to charities. Unfortunately, scammers often exploit this generosity by creating fraudulent organizations. The […]
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: […]
Preventing Employee Misuse of Work-Issued Credit Cards By: Helen Weeber Imagine one of your nonprofit’s employees misuse their work issued credit card to make substantial personal purchases. You might assume the solution is simple: terminate the employee, report the issue […]
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 […]
BEWARE of Office Supply Fraud By: Tony LaNasa Office supply scams are a tricky form of vendor fraud that often exploits behavioral psychology and poor office communication. While they might not cause significant financial losses individually, the costs can […]