- Fraud in the Age of Social Media
Social media has revolutionised communication. With nearly 3 billion users on Facebook alone, all social media platforms have become indispensable tools in our daily online lives. Unfortunately, as these …
- Identity Fraud on the Rise in South Africa
Fraud levels are on the rise and show no signs of slowing down. According to an ACFE report, 79% of businesses surveyed recorded an increase in instances of fraud …
- The Impact of Covid-19 on Fraud
The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected businesses and individuals across the world. Battling financial concerns, adjustments to working from home, and operational challenges, companies have also had to contend …
- How to Train Employees in Fraud Detection
Employee fraud awareness training is a vital part of any fraud detection and prevention plan. According to an ACFE report, 43% of fraud cases in 2020 were identified by …
- How to Spot a Fraudulent Job Listing
Of all the scams on the internet, fraudulent job listings can be particularly hard to spot. Scammers imitate legitimate companies, conduct seemingly professional interviews, and fake company web pages …
- Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Fraud Detection
Artificial intelligence and machine learning – terms previously reserved for the tech-savvy – have entered the mainstream. While they may sound futuristic and complex, many are surprised to find …
- Insights into Anti-Fraud Technology
Technology can be both a tool for perpetrators of fraud, and for those trying to catch them. In a world dominated by screens and the internet, anti-fraud technology should …
- Fraud in History: Infamous Fraud Cases Through the Ages
Although technology has certainly made committing fraud easier for criminals, fraudsters have found ways throughout history to pull off their schemes. Ancient Greece and Rome, Victorian England, and the …
- Protecting Yourself Against Credit Card Fraud
Your credit card information is constantly at risk. The moment a method is developed to deter opportunistic criminals, another way of gathering your information and taking your money is …
- Assess Your Company’s Fraud Readiness This #FraudWeek
International Fraud Awareness Week, established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), aims to bring attention to impacts of white-collar crime and encourage companies to protect themselves against …
- 5 Steps to Take When You Discover Potential Fraud
Discovering fraud is an employer’s worst nightmare. Many business owners think fraud will never happen to them and may experience confusion when it does. Business owners encountering fraud for …
- 8 Fraud Warning Signs and What You Can Do About Them
Fraud can be difficult to detect. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the average time from the commencement of fraudulent activities to detection is 14 months. …
- The Impacts of Fraud: How it Hurts Your Business
Whether you are a part of a large corporation or a small business, fraud can have a big impact. Financial loss is the top concern and top of everyone’s …
- The 3 Most Common Types of Fraud in South Africa
South Africa has maintained its reputation of high economic crimes, claiming the #1 spot globally in 2016 and 2018. A whopping three out of four companies claimed they had …
- Fraud Response Plans
After eight weeks of discussion about fraud prevention and detection it almost seems impossible to accept that, where an organisation has taken appropriate steps of fraud prevention, it can …
- Fraud Hotlines – Your “gateway” to the fraud world
Of all the tools in the fraud prevention arsenal I would guess that fraud hotlines or fraud reporting channels are probably the most publicised and debated. There are many …
- Electronic data analysis – Your pot of gold in fraud prevention!
I have recently had the pleasure of assisting a client to recover in excess of one million Rand in duplicated payments. I was also able to alert the client …
- Fraud Awareness Training
By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services The essence of successful planning is not detail but flexibility. This is as true of fraud prevention plans …
- Developing a Fraud Ethics Policy
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part four in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services “Most South Africans believe dishonesty is the route …
- Fraud “Health Checks” – How fraud averse is your organisation?
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part four in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensics The poorer the understanding of the business, the greater …
- Developing Your Fraud Prevention Strategy
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part 3 in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services Last week, we set out the elements of …
- Why People Commit Fraud and What You Can Do About It
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part 2 in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services In the first article of the series, I …
- The Relevance of Fraud Prevention Strategies
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part 1 in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services I am amazed by the fact that Chief …
Social media has revolutionised communication. With nearly 3 billion users on Facebook alone, all social media platforms have become indispensable tools in our daily online lives. Unfortunately, as these …
Fraud levels are on the rise and show no signs of slowing down. According to an ACFE report, 79% of businesses surveyed recorded an increase in instances of fraud …
The Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected businesses and individuals across the world. Battling financial concerns, adjustments to working from home, and operational challenges, companies have also had to contend …
Employee fraud awareness training is a vital part of any fraud detection and prevention plan. According to an ACFE report, 43% of fraud cases in 2020 were identified by …
Of all the scams on the internet, fraudulent job listings can be particularly hard to spot. Scammers imitate legitimate companies, conduct seemingly professional interviews, and fake company web pages …
Artificial intelligence and machine learning – terms previously reserved for the tech-savvy – have entered the mainstream. While they may sound futuristic and complex, many are surprised to find …
Technology can be both a tool for perpetrators of fraud, and for those trying to catch them. In a world dominated by screens and the internet, anti-fraud technology should …
Although technology has certainly made committing fraud easier for criminals, fraudsters have found ways throughout history to pull off their schemes. Ancient Greece and Rome, Victorian England, and the …
Your credit card information is constantly at risk. The moment a method is developed to deter opportunistic criminals, another way of gathering your information and taking your money is …
International Fraud Awareness Week, established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), aims to bring attention to impacts of white-collar crime and encourage companies to protect themselves against …
Discovering fraud is an employer’s worst nightmare. Many business owners think fraud will never happen to them and may experience confusion when it does. Business owners encountering fraud for …
Fraud can be difficult to detect. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the average time from the commencement of fraudulent activities to detection is 14 months. …
Whether you are a part of a large corporation or a small business, fraud can have a big impact. Financial loss is the top concern and top of everyone’s …
South Africa has maintained its reputation of high economic crimes, claiming the #1 spot globally in 2016 and 2018. A whopping three out of four companies claimed they had …
After eight weeks of discussion about fraud prevention and detection it almost seems impossible to accept that, where an organisation has taken appropriate steps of fraud prevention, it can …
Of all the tools in the fraud prevention arsenal I would guess that fraud hotlines or fraud reporting channels are probably the most publicised and debated. There are many …
I have recently had the pleasure of assisting a client to recover in excess of one million Rand in duplicated payments. I was also able to alert the client …
By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services The essence of successful planning is not detail but flexibility. This is as true of fraud prevention plans …
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part four in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services “Most South Africans believe dishonesty is the route …
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part four in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensics The poorer the understanding of the business, the greater …
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part 3 in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services Last week, we set out the elements of …
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part 2 in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services In the first article of the series, I …
Practical Fraud Prevention Strategies – Part 1 in a series By Glen Moulton, Sole Proprietor of The Fraud Triangle Forensic Services I am amazed by the fact that Chief …