By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Corporate Communications –
Money laundering is when money made from criminal activities is used fraudulently in legitimate business to insert the cash or assets into the market. As such, many criminals engage in money-laundering activities without detection — as their money is simply transferred through a bank or ... Read More
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Jun2014
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May2014
By Adam Decker, Marketing –
The old saying "It takes a thief to catch a thief" may prove true for business owners.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reported in 2014 that a typical organization loses 5 percent of its revenue to fraud yearly if it lacks adequate internal controls. These ... Read More
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May2014
By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Public Relations –
The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) of 1998 prohibits employers in most industries from requiring that an applicant or employee take a polygraph. This law also prohibits employers from taking any action against employees — such as discipline, termination, hiring, demotion, etc. — based ... Read More
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Apr2014
By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Corporate Communications –
Dealing with corrupt individuals can create difficult interpersonal situations. Most of us want to put distance between the accused, and ourselves, because distance can make it feel more acceptable to harshly treat the accused for their behavior.
But in the case of deception detection of ... Read More
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Apr2014
By Adam Decker, Marketing −
Every organization is potentially at risk from corruption, whether it’s internal theft, misuse of corporate funds, bribery, or fraud.
Criminal employees must be very crafty in the way they plan to gain access to money and cover up their tracks, knowing that getting caught will lead to ... Read More
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Apr2014
By Russ Warner, VP Marketing & Operations –
If money is involved, corruption may be nearby. Whether in private or in public affairs, individuals sometimes take advantage of their power and position to make a situation more profitable. Bribery, extortion, and under-the-table business deals have become increasingly common as individuals become more ... Read More
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Apr2014
By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Corporate Communications –
Corruption in government is not just something that “happens.” There are causes and pieces that work together to make it happen. There are structures in the public sector that enable corruption to abound, and there are links that perpetuate and encourage it. This is ... Read More
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Apr2014
By Adam Decker, Marketing –
Consider the following statements: No, I did not have sexual relations with that woman. No, Your Honor, I had nothing to do with that bombing in Chicago. No, officer I had nothing to do with that missing child.
What would happen to law enforcement if we could ... Read More
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