In a time when businesses are struggling financially from the persistent COVID-19 pandemic, many continue to find new paths to profitability when managing government orders. For some this has meant a transition to a remote work environment while others have had to make more significant changes to operating hours, location layout, and employee/customer safety practices. Although the impact varies, it is no secret that the pandemic is exacting a toll on many companies. It is for this reason that more than ever, management’s focus is firmly set on the goal of driving revenue. Unfortunately, this also means less attention is being paid to issues like fraud prevention. While understandable, the risks of fraud during the pandemic increase as employees, and other would-be fraudsters, struggle economically. According to the ACFE’s 2020 Global Study on Occupational Fraud & Abuse, there are warning signs and other red flags management can monitor to help prevent fraud. To help clients, prospects, and others, Wilson Lewis has provided a summary of the key points below.
About the Study
The study findings are based on the results of a global fraud survey, conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) from July – September. Participants were asked to provide detailed information on the largest fraud case they had investigated assuming it met certain criteria. There were 77 questions asked about the cases, perpetrators, victim organizations, fraud methods, and fraud trends in general. There was a total of 7,516 total survey responses of which 2,504 were deemed usable.
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Understanding the common red flags of fraud is helpful to identifying when conditions are ripe for an individual to commit illegal behavior. Although individual signs alone are not indicative that fraud is occurring, they do serve as guideposts on where further investigation may be helpful. If you have questions about the information shared above or suspect fraud is occurring in your business, Wilson Lewis can help. For additional information call us at 770-476-1104 or click here to contact us. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
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