October 01, 2004 — CSO — Percent of fraud cases by size of victim organization
| <100 employees | 46% |
| 100-999 employees | 21% |
| 1,000-9,999 employees | 20% |
| 10,000+ employees | 13% |
Median loss by size of victim organization
| <100 employees | $98,000 |
| 100-999 employees | $78,500 |
| 1,000-9,999 employees | $87,500 |
| 10,000+ employees | $105,500 |
Experts estimate total occupational losses amount to 6% of U.S. GDP. Estimated losses in recent years:
| 1996 | $400 billion |
| 2002 | $600 billion |
| 2004 | $660 billion |
Check Tampering
| Percent of fraud cases | 20% |
| Median loss | $155,000 |
Source: "2004 Report To The Nation," Association Of Certified Fraud Examiners
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