Even in a world of digital wallets, instant transfers, and mobile banking, one old-school financial tool continues to attract modern criminals: the paper check. As surprising as it may sound, check fraud is not only alive and well—it’s increasing at an alarming rate. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkContinue reading “An Old Fraud With a New Look: Protecting Yourself and Your Business From Modern-Day Check Fraud”
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ebay Fraud Schemes: A Certified Fraud Examiner’s Guide for New Sellers
As Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), we’re trained to spot the red flags of fraud before losses occur. In the world of e-commerce, platforms like eBay offer lucrative opportunities—but also a breeding ground for deceptive behavior. While most transactions are legitimate, new sellers are especially vulnerable to scams that can chip away at profits and trust.Continue reading “ebay Fraud Schemes: A Certified Fraud Examiner’s Guide for New Sellers”
Government Contracting Fraud: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Taxpayers Should Care
When government money is on the table—especially big money—fraud isn’t far behind. Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on contracts for goods and services. These range from building roads to supplying military gear to maintaining IT systems and where there’s money, there’s the potential for fraud, waste, and/or abuse.
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