Laura Harris, CFE
A ‘Croc’ of a stock
Companies may engage in a deceptive practice known as channel stuffing when facing pressure to meet short-term sales targets or enhance stock price.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
Is account takeover taking over the fraud landscape?
Old password habits die hard, but clinging to your weak password might be the death of your account. The author examines the growing threat of account takeover and considers the effectiveness of the most common security practices.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
Check fraud hits home
Despite the diminishing use of checks in the U.S., check fraud is on the rise. The author recounts her own brush with attempted check fraud and highlights how businesses — large and small — can protect sensitive customer information.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
Checks continue to be an attractive vehicle for fraud
People might not be writing as many checks as they did in the past, but that hasn’t stopped fraudsters from pressing on with their schemes. The author examines why check fraud continues unabated even with the rise of noncash payment options.
Written By: Laura Harris, CFE
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