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Deep Dive: Fraudsters Go Phishing
Deep Dive: Fraudsters Go Phishing
January 27, 2020  |  Fraud Prevention

Businesses have good reason to be concerned about data breaches. Fraudsters’ attempts to access systems and steal valuable information are becoming more innovative, and research...

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The B2B Payments Fraud Threat Of Internal Employees
The B2B Payments Fraud Threat Of Internal Employees
January 13, 2020  |  B2B Payments

It was a difficult week for businesses getting hit with cyberattacks, with foreign currency company Travelex among the most high-profile of recent cases. The currency...

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Blank Checks And PO Manipulation Cost Businesses Millions
Blank Checks And PO Manipulation Cost Businesses Millions
November 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

This week, three new cases of accused internal fraud emerged, showcasing the variety of ways employees can steal company cash. Invoice and purchase order manipulation,...

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The Many Faces Of Employee Fraud
The Many Faces Of Employee Fraud
October 21, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Corporate fraud comes in many colors, but for many businesses, the most unexpected threat is the one looming from within company walls. This week, IBM...

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State Employees In Mississippi Targets Of Direct Deposit Scam
State Employees In Mississippi Targets Of Direct Deposit Scam
February 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

BEC makes inroads, now through attempted direct deposits into employee bank accounts, and where state employees in Mississippi are among those being targeted. Elsewhere, an MP...

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Corporate ePayments Still At Risk For Employee Embezzlement
Corporate ePayments Still At Risk For Employee Embezzlement
November 30, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A new report from specialist insurer Hiscox recently revealed an unsettling trend about employee fraud and embezzlement: Most of the time, the scam involves two...

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Time Tracking Is Ditching The Desktop, Says OnTheClock
Time Tracking Is Ditching The Desktop, Says OnTheClock
September 06, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Employee time tracking can be riddled with errors – and even fraud – when workers have the responsibility of calculating their own hours. Reliance on...

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Tackling Payroll Fraud Begins With The Timecard, Says OnTheClock
Tackling Payroll Fraud Begins With The Timecard, Says OnTheClock
September 06, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Payroll is facing risk exposure from all angles. Cyberattackers are increasingly targeting payroll payouts, while manual data entry introduces the risk of errors. Lackluster reporting...

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Wells Fargo Fires Employees Over Falsified Expense Reports
Wells Fargo Fires Employees Over Falsified Expense Reports
August 31, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Fraud committed against enterprises hits firms large and small. Among the most noteworthy headlines this week, Wells Fargo’s latest scandal focuses on doctored expense reports, and...

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