It's common knowledge that local authorities, schools, and other public sector organisations will deliberately find ways to spend their unspent budgets as they approach 31 March for fear of losing
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Fraudsters are increasingly turning to the anonymity of the internet to rip-off unsuspecting consumers, but by following some simple precautions you can reduce your chances of becoming a victim
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The National Fraud Authority (NFA) has published a report that reveals tax fraud is the highest individual public sector fraud loss area with an estimated £15bn lost each year.
Financial crime hit record levels in 2010 with the government overtaking the financial services industry as the main victim.
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A 64-year-old married accountant was arrested for running a brothel from his house in a police raid which found him naked in bed with his Chinese girlfriend, surrounded by cash.
I have been advised that when an audit takes place now the directors are assumed to be committing fraud until the auditor proves otherwise, can anyone tell me if this is correct and if it is where
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Alex McLaren offers his five top tips for improving fraud detection among your clients.
Corporate fraud reporting requirements are confusing and lack a common thread, according to a new report published by independent fraud watchdog, the Fraud Advisory Panel (FAP).
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