Counter-fraud

Hailed as a tamper-proof public ledger, blockchain is a welcome weapon in the fight against fraud, but it is not the panacea some believe it to be

https://www.raconteur.net/risk-management/blockchain-fraud-prevention

The Right Honourable Dominic Grieve QC MP has been announced as the first patron of the independent fraud watchdog Fraud Advisory Panel.

https://www.fraudadvisorypanel.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Press-release-new-patron-Final-07Sept18.pdf

One in ten adults have been victims of card or account fraud in the past year, losing a combined total of more than £2bn – a rise of almost 40% on the previous period – yet many are not taking basic steps to protect themselves.

http://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/16598870.never-use-public-wi-fi-or-shared-computers-to-access-banking-apps-or-make-payments/

Changes in the words we use and the ways we communicate may make it even trickier to ferret out financial malfeasance.

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2018/aug/how-language-affects-fraud-risk.html

Fraud rates could be cut if more businesses were made aware of the options that can be explored before the civil courts to recover stolen assets

https://www.out-law.com/en/articles/2018/august/civil-asset-fraud-rates-raising-awareness/

With the recent global cyber security attacks and online fraudsters getting more and more intelligent by the day, Accountancy Age discussed the role that the accounting profession has to play in preventing fraud and corruption

https://www.accountancyage.com/2018/08/17/the-global-fight-against-fraud-and-corruption-what-role-does-the-accountant-play/

The online life of every individual is increasing, requiring a better unique user identification and full privacy protection.

https://www.governmenteuropa.eu/cardlab-champions-privacy-protection/89958/

Changes in the words we use and the ways we communicate may make it even trickier to ferret out financial malfeasance.

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2018/aug/how-language-affects-fraud-risk.html

The Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP) will create a new community of counter fraud specialists across government, with benefits for both individuals and organisations.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-new-global-leading-counter-fraud-and-economic-crime-profession

Two triangles combine for better fraud case comprehension

http://www.fraud-magazine.com/article.aspx?id=4295002447&Site=ACFEWEB