Fraud Examiner Archives
Results (7)
When Caretakers Empty the Coffers: A Look at Guardianship Fraud
In nearly every state, guardians are considered fiduciaries. As such, they have a duty to act in their clients’ best financial interests. Sadly, that’s not always the case.
Apr 14, 2022
Short Term Rentals Can Lead to Long Term Fraud
While STRs may be a lucrative opportunity for many, they are not without fraudsters targeting them as well.
Apr 14, 2022
Understanding QR Code Fraud
Consumers should be wary of any QR code provided by an unknown source; such codes should be treated like unknown hyperlinks.
Mar 14, 2022
New Russia-Related Sanctions and Export Controls
Corporate leaders are faced with a moral dilemma, weighing the financial interests of their stakeholders against the public interest in unifying against the violent invasion of a sovereign nation. Further complicating the situation, some corporate leaders must also determine whether to cut ties with their own employees based in Russia — employees with families to feed and support.
Mar 15, 2022
Large-Scale Hacks Illustrate DeFi Vulnerabilities
While DeFi might hold a lot of promise for proponents of cryptocurrency and whatever Web 3.0 becomes, these large-scale losses show that the platforms and apps feature several serious, exploitable fraud risks.
May 12, 2022
How Illusory Superiority Can Threaten Your Fraud Investigations
Similar to the overconfidence bias, illusory superiority is described as when you overestimate your own abilities when compared to others. Confidence is an important trait for fraud examiners, but too much of it can lead to mistakes in investigations — and illusory superiority can contribute to overconfidence in imperceptible ways.