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New Year, New Scam: Why Not to Abbreviate 2020
By now, many people’s New Year’s resolutions have come and gone. But here’s one resolution that’s much easier to keep than getting up at 5:00 am...
Ransom in the Digital World
The concept of ransom is as old as crime; ransomware is the extension of ransom to the digital world.
The first instance of a ransomware attack is...
Business Email Compromise Scams
- In 2016, an Austrian Aerospace firm was defrauded of $42 million dollars.
- In 2017, Save the Children USA was the victim of a...
Social Media: A Powerful Tool
“Twitter is not a technology, it’s a conversation—and it’s happening with or without you.”
Charlene Li, author
Social media refers to any website or application that...
Expanding the Definition of “Employee”
By Agnes Gawecki
The definition of “employee” under Employee Theft Coverage is crucial in determining whether benefits will be paid in the event of property theft....
Workplace Bias
Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman . . .
Tammy Wynette
Women in the workplace walk a tightrope between being perceived as too bossy or too weak. The same behaviors are labeled differently for male leaders and female leaders. A male leader who shouts, speaks over others, and ignores opposing viewpoints may command...
Choose Wisely
Handle them carefully, for words have more power than atom bombs.
-British Politician (1930s)
Appearances, behavior, tone of...
Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week
January 27, 2020 is a big day. It’s National Chocolate Cake Day, Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, and the ever popular Tax Identity Theft Awareness Day. The...
Advanced Inventory Concepts
A company files a claim contending a warehouse manager stole $450,000.00 in inventory. The manager, a long-time employee, was trusted with keys and alarm codes. He...
Is it Fraud? 4 Reasons for Inventory Loss Claims
When a business files an inventory loss claim, we often jump to the conclusion fraud is the cause of the loss. But fraud it isn’t always the reason...









