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Payroll fraud is more common than you might think: Here are seven red flags – 28 May 2019
Payroll fraud is often not reported in the media and is managed by internal HR processes. Even when cases are made, they often remain unprosecuted due to the minimal chance of recovering funds. Article outlines seven controls that should be in place to protect against payroll fraud.
https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/fraud/red-flags-payroll-fraud/
Protecting cryptocurrency wallets from digital thieves – 28 May 2019
Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency are known for their security, however like most high valued items, there will be scammers that will try to steal it. Great article explaining how hackers try and get your cryptocurrency and how you can protect it.
https://bitcoin.com.au/protecting-cryptocurrency-wallets-digital-thieves/
First came the TV appearance. Then the alleged $2 million scam – 26 May 2019
John Killick, Dean Ryan and Joseph La Hood were part of fraud syndicate stealing over $2 million via sophisticated identity theft scams. They managed to create 388 fraudulent customer profiles, opened 846 bank accounts, secured 185 credit cards and procured 15 personal loans, that stole over $2 million over a period of several years.
Bank CEO charged with bribing official for Trump administration job – 24 May 2019
Stephen Calk (head of a Chicago bank), was charged by federal prosecutors in New York with one count of financial institution bribery. It is alleged that he approved high risk loans to Paul Manafort, in a scheme to land his position as secretary of the US Army.
