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TOP 10 Things to consider when FRAUD is suspected
You (or your client) has reason to believe that a fraud has occurred. Perhaps there is evidence of a cancelled check to an unauthorized individual or vendor. Or perhaps there is a lack of what is expected (e.g. you run a cash business, and no cash is listed on the deposit slips).
Whatever the case, there are certain things to consider when you know or suspect that Fraud has occurred:
1. Log all communications and events
2. Take a deep breath
3. Secure computer and facility access
4. Secure hard drives and server backups in a safe
5. Secure key documents
6. Contact key individuals
7. Call the insurance company
8. Understand the end game
9. Consult with a forensic accountant
10. Mitigate risk going forward
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