The extravagant lifestyle of an individual within a company will attract attention, especially if the person is employed in a position if trust. This is then reason for concern that fraud indicators are present. Proper controls, procedures and systems may reduce the risk of fraud but will assist in detecting it.
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Non Profit Organisations can be attractive targets for fraudsters. People who are passionate about their missions are naturally trusting of those who share the same interests as them. Unfortunately NPO\’s are more susceptible to fraud because they do not have the resources to help prevent fraudulent activity from happening within their NPO. Below are a
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If you\’re job hunting, you need to be ready for a potential employer to do a background check on you. A background check can mean the difference between getting hired and not getting hired. Spending some time thinking about your background check before you apply for a series of jobs could save you a lot
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Consumer fraud occurs when a person suffers from a financial or personal loss. The fraud can involve the use of deceptive, unfair, misleading, or false business practices. Here are some of the most common frauds that victimise consumers. Identity Theft – Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information which can include your name, ID number, bank
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Entity background checks are important to run as they will give you peace of mind that you are engaging in business with the right people.
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All businesses, regardless of their size are susceptible to invoice fraud. Even a few fake invoices could result in thousands, if not millions of Rands of losses. Invoice fraud is when a person notifies your company that your supplier payment details have changed and provides you with alternative details in order to defraud you. These people
Water damage is regarded as the most common cause of property and household insurance claims. Homeowners often tend to get confused between damage arising gradually over time from poor maintenance or no maintenance at all with a once-off unforeseen catastrophic event like a storm or flood. To avoid a situation where your insurance company refuses to
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When you interview a potential candidate for a new role within your organisation, you’ll most likely discuss their previous work experience, their career aspirations and education. However, you may be forgetting to ask one of the most important questions: are you fit for the role? Below you will find out why Pre-Employment Screening are so
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Corruption in the public sector has and always will continue to be a thorn in the side of any government throughout the world. Irrespective of what control measures are put in place, corruption remains a problem.
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Small businesses without strong internal controls of money and paperwork are the most vulnerable to employee fraud. Don’t wait for a fraud to occur. It is essential to be proactive and preventative and put processes in place. Below are some tips for small business owners to reduce the risk of loss due to employee fraud.
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