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Read the latest industry news and commentary on the best use of lie detector tests to solve real-world problems.

How Hotlines Can Reduce Employee Fraud

By Adam Decker, Marketing − Employee fraud hotlines are very effective in reducing the amount of fraud carried out by employees, according to a 2014 study carried out by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Each year employee fraud around the world is costing around $3.7 trillion in losses to organizations, nonprofits, ... Read More
April 9, 2014Jeff Pizzino

Converus Releases First Lie Detection Technology 
That Accurately and Efficiently Reads Eye Behavior

A U.S.-based company says it has discovered how to not just open the window to the soul via one’s eyes, but also accurately determine whether or not that soul is lying. For years, “polygraph” and “lie detector” have been synonymous. That’s because since 1939 the FBI has been using the polygraph ... Read More
April 8, 2014WebKeeper

Lehi-based Lie Detecting Technology Company Converus 
Will Join Utah’s Executive Trade Mission to Mexico

Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert will lead an executive trade mission to Mexico April 7-10. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development has invited technology start-up Converus to join the delegation and to present during the events scheduled in Mexico City April 7 and 8. The goal of this trade mission ... Read More
April 8, 2014WebKeeper

Governance, Risk and Compliance – The 3 Musketeers of Regulation

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing − A recent IBM study analyzed the progression of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) systems across more than 130 different firms. According to IBM, GRC platforms “provide a one-stop shop for all of a firm’s regulatory reporting and enforcement needs.” They are becoming more widely implemented in ... Read More
April 7, 2014Russ Warner

Falsify Something on your Resume? Background Checks Easier than Ever

By Zaid Srour, Marketing – Some people think it’s harmless to lie on their resume to get the job they want; at least, that’s what David Tovar thought. Tovar, the vice president for corporate communications at Walmart, was forced to resign after working for the company for eight years because someone ... Read More
April 4, 2014Russ Warner

Cancer Center Fraud Exposed by Whistleblower Employee

By Adam Decker, Marketing ― Kristi Beeson worked as a lab technician at the Rose Cancer Center in Summit, Colorado starting in July 2010. Within a year, Beeson noticed suspicious things starting to happen. Beeson was called into meetings for the staff to go over specific patient charts and to make ... Read More
April 2, 2014Jeff Pizzino

The 5 Steps to Better Corporate Compliance

By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing – The purpose of an effective compliance program is to be a “good and responsible corporate citizen,” stated Brent Snyder, deputy assistant attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division. “[It] is not so that the Division will cut you a break if your company commits ... Read More
March 31, 2014Russ Warner

Polygraph Testing: Is It Effective?

By Russ Warner, VP Marketing − Polygraph tests, also referred to as lie detector exams, have been used for decades to determine the fate of individuals. Some employers require that prospective employees take the test to determine their eligibility for employment. Also, law enforcement officials use the exam to help decide the ... Read More
March 28, 2014Russ Warner

Car Insurance Fraud Hurts Everyone’s Bottom Lines

By Russ Warner, VP Marketing – Car insurance fraud is becoming an increasingly popular and expensive crime. Expensive for whom? The answer is simple: you and I. Very few people are satisfied with their car insurance premiums and costs continue to rise in great part due to fraudulent claims. In addition ... Read More
March 26, 2014Russ Warner

SMI OEM Eye Tracking Empowers Converus’ EyeDetect 
Lie Detection Technology

SensoMotoric Instruments (SMI) and Converus announce that Converus has OEM’ed the SMI Eye Tracker for inclusion in EyeDetect — Converus’ patent-pending solution for efficient and reliable detection of deception. Converus CEO cites SMI’s RED-oem eye tracker’s exceptional data quality as a key reason. EyeDetect’s unique ocular-motor deception test detects deception by ... Read More
March 26, 2014WebKeeper
 

Converus (“with truth”) provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies that help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats.