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The Necessity of 401(k) Cyber Theft Prevention
Approximately 1 in 20 Americans have been affected by identity fraud. According to the Javelin 2020 Identity Fraud Report, approximately 13 million...
Lessons from a Two-Year Long, $1.2 Million Fajita Heist
In April 2018, an employee of the Texas juvenile justice department was sentenced to 50 years in prison for stealing...
Forensic Accounting and the Downfall of Al Capone
Al Capone was the infamous head of Chicago’s organized crime during the Prohibition Era. Capone and his gang practically ran the city with their bootlegging, gambling rings, prostitution, speakeasies, and propensity for...
The Massive Cost of Winter Storm Uri
Winter Storm Uri, the major winter storm of mid-February 2021, set more than 2,000 cold temperature records and blanketed a record 73%...
How Romance Scammers Steal Hearts and Money
Online dating has become enormously popular, with couples meeting on social media and dedicated dating sites and apps. According to a 2019...
Ancient Accountants: Mesopotamia’s Advanced Economy
The ancient Mesopotamians are credited with a number of remarkable advancements in human history. The economic development of ancient Mesopotamia was unique,...
Lessons from a $1.2 Million Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, introduced in March 2020, aims to help people facing financial losses from the...
How to Maintain Employee Morale in a Remote Work Environment
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the switch to largely remote workplaces has been dubbed “The Great Work-from-Home Experiment.” The transition to virtual work...
Fighting Scammers’ False Tax Returns
The dramatic increase in unemployment identity theft fraud during 2020 serves as a wake-up call for the potential for fraud in the...
Three Common Scams Targeting Senior Citizens
Senior citizens have long been targeted by scammers who may take advantage of their trust, needs, and limited technological proficiency. According to...