Theft of Capital Assets in Local Governments
Theft of Capital Assets In businesses, nonprofits, and governments, the theft of capital assets happens often. Today I explain…
Check-for-Cash Fraud: Easy Theft
The Theft: Check-for-Cash The check-for-cash fraud scheme is a simple yet effective way for employees to steal. Today I…
Ghost Employee Fraud: Payroll Theft
In this article I explain ghost employee fraud and what you can do to prevent it. The Theft: Ghost…
Wire Transfer Fraud: Prevent It
The Theft: Wire Transfer Fraud In one of the simplest thefts I’ve read about, a nonprofit administrative officer wired…
Skimming Cash Payments: Prevent It
Skimming cash payments is a common theft, especially if receipting controls are lax. Here’s how the theft occurs and…
The Dangers of a Trusted Bookkeeper
Many small businesses experience great harm because they do not understand the dangers of a trusted bookkeeper. This article…
Theft of Government Property: Stealing Tax Money
Theft of government property happens. Cash. Equipment. Vehicles. Inventory. You name it. Today, we take a look at how…
Altered Checks: A Fraud Scheme
Some fraudsters steal money with altered check payees. As a kid I once threw a match in a half-gallon…