In Brief
Steps to Prevent Fraud
Quick guidance in safe check-handling and other fraud prevention techniques.
By Scott Berinato
October 01, 2004 — CSO — Steps to Prevent Fraud
- Have financial statements mailed to home or a separate location.
- Reconcile statements within 10 days of receiving them.
- Secure check stock, check on it periodically.
- Use the banking services Positive Pay or Reverse Positive Pay.
- Conduct background checks on employees.
- Trust, but verify.
Steps to Recover from Fraud
- Alert banks, put a stop on any questionable transactions.
- Begin a documented audit immediately.
- Seek professional assistance from PIs and accounting investigators.
- Do not fire suspects; try to keep in contact with them.
- Change locks.
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