Fraud and Forensics

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Fraud Recovery Plan

Even if your nonprofit has implemented solid internal controls, occupational fraud can strike. However, a fraud recovery plan can help reassure stakeholders and get your organization back up and running.
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Bill-Pay Services Add Efficiency and Security

Managing accounts payable (A/P) can be challenging for any business. Many organizations have turned to outsourced bill-pay services to add efficiency, security, and accuracy.
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Olsen Thielen Celebrates 100 Years

Nearly 100 years ago, Olsen Thielen was founded on the belief that personal attention, trust, and quality service were the key elements to helping our clients succeed, and that commitment remains.  commitment to their clients and their community. 
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Prevent 401k Account Hacking

Commercial database hackings are in the news and may seem commonplace. But while many of these stories focus on hacked bank and credit card accounts, 401(k) plan sponsors and participants probably don’t realize that their plan assets also are at risk.
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Fake Video Scams

According to the KnowBe4 Security Team (knowbe4.com), the bad guys are using social media messaging platforms and emails to send dangerous phishing links that are disguised as a link to a video.
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Beyond a Strong Password – Protecting Yourself Online

Using a strong password is an important part of your online protection, but as cyber criminals become more sophisticated and determined, you must take additional precautions when protecting your digital identity.
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Ask the Right Questions About Your Cybersecurity Risk

Business owners only need to turn on the news to learn about the latest data breach or attack of ransomware. But when it comes to their own business’ security, are they asking the right questions to ensure they are doing all they can to prepare for the rising tide of
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Fraud Risk Assessment

Publicly traded companies must conduct fraud risk assessments but privately held businesses aren't subject to the the same fraud risk assessment requirements. 
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Active Fraud Detection

When it comes to reducing fraud loss and duration, active fraud detection methods (such as surprise audits or data monitoring) are far more effective than passive methods (such as confessions or notification by police).  In spite of the effectiveness of the active methods, many companies fail to use them to their full
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Corporate Espionage

Corporate espionage involves the theft of information that hasn’t been made public and each year businesses lose billions of dollars in intellectual property (IP) from thieves stealing trade secrets.
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Not for Profit Fraud

In general, the amount lost to not for profit fraud isn't nearly as much as it is at for-profit businesses. Few nonprofit budgets can afford a $75,000 shortfall or the bad publicity associated with fraud. Here’s how nonprofits open the door to fraud — and how your organization can shut it.
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Malicious Apps

According to the KnowBe4 Security Team (www.knowbe4.com), the bad guys are developing malicious apps with the hopes of making their way into your mobile device’s app store–and sometimes they’re successful. Recently, over 100,000 people across the globe downloaded applications containing spyware from a reputable app store.
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If / Then Scenarios for Taxpayers Who Get Phished

It is important for everyone to be aware that thieves often pose as the IRS to get taxpayers to turn over personal information in a scam called phishing.  The type of information thieves are looking for includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar information for credit cards, banks and
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Don’t be a Gift Card Fraud Victim

Gift cards have become increasingly popular as holiday gifts and sales are expected to reach $30 billion in 2018.  Like individuals, businesses also find that gift cards are a convenient way to thank their employees and customers during the holiday season.
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Shell Companies Could Mean Fraud

A shell company is an entity created without active business operations or assets.  While they are not illegal, sometimes shell companies could mean fraud.
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