Background Checks Available through H&S Companies
Tweet H&S Companies is now able to run background checks using the same database as the FBI! Background checks are an effective first line of defense to prevent bad hiring decisions, but many people choose not to use them. In addition to running the checks, H&S HR Consultants can help you establish the appropriate policies. […]
Protect Your Non-Profit From Fraudsters
Tweet A common problem for churches and not-for-profit organizations is embezzlement, which occurs because decision makers are often times too trusting, internal controls are lacking, and even the simplest checks and balances are not in place. Because these organizations want to welcome and trust everyone, fraudsters can easily take advantage of their goodwill. Most fraudsters […]
Avoid Bad Hires With Background Checks
Tweet Criminal background checks are a first line of defense that businesses can use to weed out potential fraudsters and problem employees, but many choose not to take this simple first step. You don’t need to be a detective to run a background check; it can be as easy as creating a profile on the […]
After An Employee Embezzles…
Tweet Embezzlement has been the number one financial crime for the past 30 years. If an employee embezzles, then the employer has already lost. Of those losses the employer suffers a financial loss, a loss of trust, and additional revenue loss from litigation matters that follow the embezzlement. To avoid embezzlement embarrassment, employers have to […]
Phishing from ‘The Cloud’
Tweet According to an article on PCWorld Business Center, a cybercriminal ring was discovered using an advanced cloud-based fraud system that targeted wealthy people throughout the world. Although the actual amount defrauded is not known, the article estimates in ranges from $75 million to $2.5 billion. The fraud started with emails designed to look like […]
Expense Report Embezzlement
If you are concerned that fraud may be occurring in your place of business, a good first place to check is in the area of employee expense reimbursement. Employees that state false information on their expense reports are likely to be committing some other type of fraud. There are four types of expense reimbursement fraud, […]
Background Check Implementation List
Tweet Click here to download H&S Companies’ list of things to consider when implementing a background check.
Occupational Fraud Doesn’t Just Strike Small Business
Tweet Occupational Fraud doesn’t just strike small businesses; governmental units are susceptible as well. In the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Report to the Nations, they found that corruption schemes, such as kickbacks, were the most popular form of fraud among government and public administration positions. Billing schemes, such as using fake companies to send […]
In The News: Former Assistant Principal Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Tweet According to an article in theDetroit Free Press, Samuel Craig, a former assistant principal, was convicted of embezzling more than $36,000 from his union. Craig was able to embezzle the money in his role as treasurer of his school’s union. He used blank, pre-signed checks, which officials believed would be used to pay bills, […]
Fraud Happens. Learn the Facts.
Tweet We’ve written a lot about the fact that fraud happens in small businesses. Often times people think, “it could never happen to me”, but it does and recovering the money is no easy task. According to the ACFE’s Report to the Nation, more than 3/4s of the frauds reported in their study were committed […]