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1. Considering IT risk during audit risk assessment procedures: SAS No. 145 assists auditors in identifying and addressing risks that the use of information technology can introduce.

Author

Arman, Dave

Subjects
Information technology -- Usage -- Management, Auditing -- Management -- Innovations, Fraud -- Prevention, Risk assessment -- Management, Accounting firms -- Management -- Reports, Company business management, Information technology
Abstract

The widespread use of information technology (IT) can introduce various risks that affect financial reporting and the audit process. To assist auditors in identifying and addressing these risks, the AICPA [...]

Published
2023

2. Scammers love the holidays, too. Here's how to protect yourself

Author

Ovide, Shira

Subjects
Personal finance -- Safety and security measures, Fraud -- Prevention, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Shira Ovide Fraud experts say that scammers tailor their tricks to the holidays. To steal your money, they'll con you with bogus pleas for charitable donations or gift cards. [...]

Published
2024

3. What every business should know about corporate account takeover

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Business enterprises -- Safety and security measures -- Information management, Identity theft -- Prevention, Computer crimes -- Prevention, Company systems management, Computer crime, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Special to the RBJ If you've never formally heard of account takeover, you're still likely familiar with the concept. It's a type of cybercrime where a malicious party accesses [...]

Published
2024

4. Agilence Unveils Agilence AI - Artificial Intelligence Delivering Next-Level Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention

Subjects
Systems and data security software -- Product introduction, Artificial intelligence -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Product introduction, Fraud -- Prevention, Systems/data security software, Artificial intelligence, Business, Business, international, Agilence AI (Systems/data security software) -- Product introduction
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-January 9, 2025-: Agilence Unveils Agilence AI - Artificial Intelligence Delivering Next-Level Fraud Detection and Loss Prevention (C)1994-2025 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:09012025 Agilence, the leading provider of data analytics and [...]

Published
2025

5. Trademark Scams 101: Common Signs Of Scams And How To Avoid Them

Author

Kiedrowski, Carrie

Subjects
Trademarks -- Management, Fraud -- Prevention, Company business management, Business, international
Abstract

In Short The Situation: Scams related to U.S. trademark filings are becoming more common and sophisticated, making these scams increasingly difficult for trademark owners to identify. The Result: Trademark-related scams [...]

Published
2024

6. Condominiums And New Technologies: How To Mitigate Risk Of Fraud

Author

McLarty, Justin

Subjects
Artificial intelligence -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Usage, Condominiums -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Fraud -- Prevention, Real estate industry -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Government regulation, Artificial intelligence, Business, international
Abstract

Over the past few years, the condo industry has seen a surge in the availability and use of new technologies. A board member in 2019 would likely have been surprised [...]

Published
2024

7. IRS warns about claims to settle taxes for 'pennies on the dollar'

Author

Tompor, Susan

Subjects
United States. Internal Revenue Service -- Powers and duties, Tax returns -- Laws, regulations and rules, Debt prepayment -- Laws, regulations and rules, Fraud -- Prevention, Government regulation, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Susan Tompor, Columnist, USA TODAY Not all that long ago, I received a text out of the blue offering to help me address those nasty 'back taxes.' I soon [...]

Published
2024

8. Why dupe destinations are nonsense

Author

Elliott, Christopher

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Social media -- Influence, Travel industry -- Forecasts and trends, Travelers -- Planning -- Safety and security measures, Company business planning, Market trend/market analysis, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: On Travel, Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY If you see a lot of long faces in places like Atlantic City, New Jersey, Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Disney World, then you [...]

Published
2024

9. Eight ways to steer clear of financial fraud

Author

McGrath, Mark

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Investments -- Methods
Abstract

Byline: MARK McGRATH Squamish, B.C.-based certified financial planner and associate portfolio manager with PWL Capital Inc. Historians have documented financial fraud as far back as 300 BC. In a scheme [...]

Published
2024

10. Biden administration restarts migrant program, boosting fraud checks

Author

Miroff, Nick

Subjects
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Powers and duties, Immigration policy -- Interpretation and construction, Fraud -- Prevention, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Nick Miroff The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it has restarted a program that allows 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to enter [...]

Published
2024

11. Group claims 2.9B records stolen in breach

Author

DeLetter, Emily

Subjects
Data security -- Methods, Public records -- Access control, Fraud -- Prevention, Identity theft -- Prevention, Computer hackers -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Data security issue, Hacker, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY An enormous amount of Social Security numbers and other sensitive information for millions of people could be in the hands of a hacking group after [...]

Published
2024

12. Living Security Announces Unify Power Insights

Subjects
Security services industry -- Service introduction, Workers -- Safety and security measures, Data security -- Methods, Fraud -- Prevention, Computer crimes -- Prevention, Data security issue, Computer crime, Company service introduction, Health
Abstract

2024 FEB 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Living Security, Inc. ('Living Security'), the global leader in Human Risk Management [...]

Published
2024

13. Prevention Of Property Fraud - How To Further Protect Your Property With A Restriction On Title

Author

Duncan, Rachel

Subjects
Land titles -- Management, Fraud -- Prevention, Commercial real estate -- Management, Residential real estate -- Management, Company business management, Business, international
Abstract

What is property fraud? Property fraud can come in many shapes and sizes however one known area of fraud which is on the rise is where scammers attempt to impersonate [...]

Published
2024

14. Sick of scams? Stop answering your phone

Author

Kelly, Heather

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Telephone calls -- Safety and security measures, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Heather Kelly The first rule of avoiding scam calls is to never answer unknown numbers, and even some known ones. Curious? Bored? Worried it's an emergency? Wait the extra [...]

Published
2024

15. Beware of fake vacation scams

Author

Lin-Fisher, Betty

Subjects
Vacations, Fraud -- Prevention, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Betty Lin-Fisher USA TODAY Summer months mean vacations, outdoor concerts - and unfortunately, scams. Though scams happen year-round, during the summer there's an increase in fraud around popular summer [...]

Published
2024

16. Tips to make sure job listings are legitimate

Author

Tompor, Susan

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Job vacancies -- Safety and security measures, College graduates -- Employment -- Safety and security measures, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Susan Tompor, Columnist, USA TODAY Employment-related scams ranked as the No. 2 riskiest scam - as people are more likely to lose money - based on a 2023 report [...]

Published
2024

17. How to prevent IC fraud on suppliers

Author

Pestronk, Mark

Subjects
Independent contractors -- Alliances and partnerships, Fraud -- Prevention, Travel industry -- Alliances and partnerships
Abstract

Q: In your Oct. 14 Legal Briefs column ("How a host agency can prevent IC fraud"), you mentioned that a future column will deal with IC fraud on suppliers. Our […]

Published
2024

18. How a host agency can prevent IC fraud

Author

Pestronk, Mark

Subjects
Independent contractors -- Contracts, Fraud -- Prevention, Travel industry -- Contracts, Contract agreement, Business, Travel industry
Abstract

Q: I run a large and successful host agency. From time to time, we find that one of our ICs has committed fraud against us or our suppliers. What have [...]

Published
2024

19. Detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in substance use disorder treatment

Author

Garrido, Melissa M., Jones, David K., Woodruff, Alexander, Strombotne, Kiersten, Palani, Sivagaminathan, Zahakos, Sarah, Adelberg, Michael, Pizer, Steven D., and Frakt, Austin B.

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Substance abuse -- Diagnosis -- Care and treatment, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

1 | INTRODUCTION As the opioid crisis re-intensifies, (1) the potential for fraudulent, wasteful, or abusive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment practices increases. Unethical SUD treatment practices include conducting or [...]

Published
2022
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20. The importance of digital transformation in a fraudulent environment

Subjects
Data security -- Methods -- Evaluation, Fraud -- Prevention, Health care industry -- Management, Health care industry, Company business management, Data security issue, Business
Abstract

Healthcare payment fraud increasingly gnaws into hospitals' and hospital systems' bottom lines. For example, the U.S. government expects to recover more than $3 billion in fraudulent payments from 2023, and [...]

Published
2024

21. NAVIGATING CHILDREN'S MEDICAL BILLS PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM ERRORS & FRAUD

Author

Burzynski, David

Subjects
Medical fees -- Evaluation -- Management, Fraud -- Prevention, Disabled children -- Care and treatment, Company business management, Consumer news and advice, Education, Family and marriage, Health
Abstract

Every parent's primary concern is the well-being of their children, especially when it comes to healthcare. Raising kids isn't cheap. According to the Brookings Institution, an average twochild family will [...]

Published
2024

22. Is Your Family Office Safe From Fraud?

Author

Kesterson, Todd

Subjects
Private companies -- Management, Fraud -- Prevention, Company business management, Business, international
Abstract

This blog was originally published on November 4, 2014. It was updated on May 6, 2024. Family offices often lack the policies and procedures that can help safeguard them from [...]

Published
2024

23. Banks can finally share data on crooked clients; Fighting financial crime is hard in Canada, but a plan in the federal budget may help fix that

Author

Trichur, Rita

Subjects
Financial services industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Fraud -- Prevention, Antiterrorism measures -- Finance, National budgets -- Laws, regulations and rules, Money laundering -- Prevention, Information management -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Company financing, Information accessibility, Financial services industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: RITA TRICHUR; Staff The Liberal government is moving into the 21st century and belatedly giving banks an important tool to foil financial criminals. As outlined in the federal budget, [...]

Published
2024

24. Beware of in-person visits by cybercriminals

Author

Lin-Fisher, Betty

Subjects
United States. Internet Crime Complaint Center -- Powers and duties, Fraud -- Prevention, Computer crimes -- Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Computer crime, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY International scammers are becoming more brazen by sending in-person couriers - also known as mules - to people's homes in an attempt to trick victims [...]

Published
2024

25. Fraud Tracker

Author

Khalili, Joel

Subjects
Crypto-currencies -- Safety and security measures, Fraud -- Prevention, Computers, Hobbies and crafts, Sociology and social work
Abstract

Byline: BY JOEL KHALILI PHOTOGRAPH BY JASON SMITH FRAUD TRACKER With her blog Web3 Is Going Just Great , software engineer Molly White rains on the crypto parade. She doesn't [...]

Published
2023

26. Going Green: A contradiction between weight and moisture data leads to fraud at a biomass plant

Author

Kon, Anna

Subjects
Internal auditing -- Standards, Fraud -- Prevention, Energy minerals -- Environmental aspects, Fossil fuels -- Environmental aspects, Air quality management, Energy industry -- Quality management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Northern Energy PLC, a company that provides electricity and heat in Lithuania, adopted an ambitious carbon emissions reduction program. The program includes an increase in the usage of biomass to [...]

Published
2022

27. When Sequence Counts: Benford's Law Can Help You Detect Fraud

Author

Rhoads, Michael

Subjects
Internal control (Accounting) -- Methods -- Evaluation, Fraud -- Prevention, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Government
Abstract

Fraudsters sometimes remain undetected for long periods of time, even years, causing organizations to lose millions of dollars. How do they get away with it? Internal controls are critical for [...]

Published
2021

28. A forensic-accounting expert on how to treat the fraud epidemic

Author

Pope, Kelly Richmond

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Accounting, Financial statements, Financial misrepresentations, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Economics, Business, international
Abstract

IT MARKS A spectacular fall from grace for a one-time Silicon Valley star. This week a court in California ruled that, Hail Mary appeals notwithstanding, Elizabeth Holmes must report to [...]

Published
2023

29. Travel experts reveal the top scams tourists face in Europe

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Travel industry -- Services, Business, Business, international
Abstract

M2 PRESSWIRE-April 24, 2024-: Travel experts reveal the top scams tourists face in Europe (C)1994-2024 M2 COMMUNICATIONS RDATE:24042024 Tourist destinations attract a large number of visitors, providing scammers with a [...]

Published
2024

30. The ABCs Of Business Fraud Prevention

Author

Warren, Christopher D.

Subjects
Employee crimes -- Prevention, Fraud -- Prevention, Corporations -- Ethical aspects, Business, international
Abstract

Business fraud can result in enormous financial losses, as well as reputational harm and legal liability. Businesses lose a staggering five percent of revenue to fraud each year, according to [...]

Published
2024

31. Trademark Owners, Beware: Protecting Your Brand In The Era Of Trademark Scams

Author

Bourne, Timothy

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Trademark law -- Interpretation and construction, Business, international
Abstract

An important component of brand ownership is exercising vigilance against fraudulent practices, such as counterfeiting and trademark pirating. Trademark owners must now also be alert to fraudulent communications from seemingly [...]

Published
2024

32. H-1B Final Rule Changes Aimed At Reducing Fraud In Visa Process

Author

Durham, Michael E.

Subjects
United States. Citizenship and Immigration Services -- Powers and duties, Fraud -- Prevention, Visas -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, international
Abstract

Highlights The USCIS announced its final rule pertaining to the H-1B visa category The final rule alters the selection process, implements measures to increase integrity in the registration process, and [...]

Published
2024

34. Be alert as scammers target the NFL playoffs

Author

Tompor, Susan

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Social media -- Usage, Electronic ticketing -- Safety and security measures, Football (Professional) -- Competitions -- Tickets, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Susan Tompor, Columnist, USA TODAY The gotta-be-at-Ford-Field feeling that is driving Detroit Lions fans to pay insane prices for tickets to Sunday's playoff game against Tampa Bay creates a [...]

Published
2024

35. How dealers can combat fraudulent vehicle purchases

Author

Dunlap, Miranda

Subjects
Automobile dealers -- Safety and security measures, Fraud -- Prevention, Identity theft -- Prevention, Automobiles -- Purchasing -- Safety and security measures, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

Byline: Miranda Dunlap The use of fake identification to fraudulently purchase vehicles at dealerships is a rapidly growing trend, said Doug Fusco, founder of Dealer Safeguard Solutions. After a lull [...]

Published
2023

36. The Fraud Potential: Audit committees need to address the rising risk of fraud

Author

Kelly, Matt

Subjects
Internal control (Accounting) -- Standards, Internal auditing -- Standards, Fraud -- Prevention, Risk management, Risk management, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

Board audit committees generally understand that fraud risk should be one of their top priorities-which is great, because the corporate world seems to have fraud risk to spare these days. [...]

Published
2022

37. AutoPass speeds up loans with fraud screening; Lenders have bigger pool to choose from

Author

Huetter, John

Subjects
Financial services industry -- Services, Fraud -- Prevention, Financial services industry, Automobile industry, Business
Abstract

Byline: John Huetter A new Point Predictive tool allows auto lenders to automatically reject an applicant because of the likelihood of fraud or set interest rates to reflect that risk, [...]

Published
2023

39. Closing the 'Fraud Prevention Canyon' with Counteractive Control Development

Author

Lakatos, Joseph P. and Shoulders, Craig D.

Subjects
Business ethics -- Laws, regulations and rules, Fraud -- Prevention, Employee crimes, Accounting departments, Ethics, Managers, Financial statements, Government regulation, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business
Abstract

In Brief Fraud continues to be a pervasive problem for businesses across the world. Nevertheless, most business ethics programs are compliance driven and thus fail to address an important component [...]

Published
2020

40. Effective employee fraud hygiene.

Author

Wilder, Mason and McNeal, Andi

Subjects
Risk management -- Methods, Employee crimes -- Prevention, Fraud -- Prevention, Risk management
Abstract

Every day, organizations experience risks from well-meaning employees who, during the course of their daily tasks, create opportunities for fraud or cyberthreats to succeed. CPAs can help protect organizations from [...]

Published
2020

41. Protect your $$$

Subjects
Fraud -- Prevention, Consumer news and advice, Family and marriage
Abstract

MARCH 9 You won't get bamboozled on Slam the Scam Day or any other day with these tips from Stephanie Benoit-Kurtz, Ph.D., lead cybersecurity faculty at the University of Phoenix [...]

Published
2024

42. Viewpoint: Small Business Resource: Five Steps to Protect Against Fraud

Subjects
Small business -- Safety and security measures -- United States, Fraud -- Prevention, Small business, SOHO, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Special to the RBJ If you're a small business owner, you've likely been warned of the dangers of fraud. As the metaphorical bogeyman of small business, fraud is an [...]

Published
2022

43. New NY law will crack down on MWBE fraud and abuse

Author

Oklobzija, Kevin

Subjects
Minority business enterprises -- Laws, regulations and rules -- United States, Fraud -- Prevention, Women-owned business enterprises -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Kevin Oklobzija New York has enacted stronger protections against fraud and abuse with regard to hiring requirements and contracts with Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). Gov. Kathy Hochul [...]

Published
2022

44. Here to Help; How to Spot a Wellness Scam

Author

Dunn, Jancee

Subjects
The Wellness Trap (Nonfiction work), Dietitians -- Works -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Fraud -- Prevention, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Dicey health claims and wellness programs have been around for centuries. In her new book, ''The Wellness Trap,'' the registered dietitian Christy Harrison compiled nine years of research on the [...]

Published
2023

45. A.I. Spurs An Industry To Detect It

Author

Hsu, Tiffany and Myers, Steven Lee

Subjects
United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency -- Planning, Artificial intelligence -- Forecasts and trends, Plagiarism -- Prevention, Data security -- Planning, Computer services industry -- Industry forecasts, Fraud -- Prevention, Algorithms -- Planning, Company business planning, Algorithm, Data security issue, Market trend/market analysis, Artificial intelligence, Computer services industry, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

More than a dozen companies have popped up to offer services aimed at identifying whether photos, text and videos are made by humans or machines. Andrey Doronichev was alarmed last [...]

Published
2023

47. Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition

Subjects
Accountants -- Licensing, certification and accreditation, Fraud -- Prevention, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Abstract

Many professional bodies including the IFA have long argued that without formal legal protection on the term 'accountant', clients are unwittingly using unqualified agents, putting their business at risk and [...]

Published
2022

48. Dispute Resolution Round-up - August 2023

Author

Fell, Robert

Subjects
Bills, Legislative, International mediation -- Laws, regulations and rules, Dispute resolution (Law) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Fraud -- Prevention, Strategic lawsuits against public participation -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, Business, international, United Kingdom. Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (Draft), Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, 2018
Abstract

Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly disputes newsletter, which covers key developments in the dispute resolution world over the last three months or so. The last quarter has [...]

Published
2023

49. Image Manipulation: The Growing Crisis in Scholarly Communication

Author

Herther, Nancy K.

Subjects
Plagiarism -- Forecasts and trends, Image processing -- Safety and security measures, Peer review -- Forecasts and trends, Scientific communication -- Forecasts and trends, Scholarly publishing -- Forecasts and trends -- Safety and security measures, Fraud -- Prevention, Market trend/market analysis, Business, Library and information science
Abstract

Plagiarism and doctored research have existed throughout history. However, the problem grows exponentially as we become a global society that actively creates and uses visual media. According to researchers from [...]

Published
2019

50. Former executive calls for title insurers to be brought under anti-money-laundering rules

Author

Greer, Darryl

Subjects
Lobbyists -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Fraud -- Prevention, Title insurance -- Laws, regulations and rules, Money laundering -- Laws, regulations and rules -- Prevention, Government regulation, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: DARRYL GREER; THE CANADIAN PRESS Title insurers need to be brought under anti-money-laundering rules to fight against scam artists who impersonate homeowners to sell or mortgage their properties, a [...]

Published
2023

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