fraud in the construction workplace what is it? how do you spot it? how do you avoid it?
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Fraud in the Construction Workplace
• What is it?
• How do you spot it?
• How do you avoid it?
Fraud: What is it?
• Definition: the crime of obtaining money or some other benefit by deliberate deception
• Can be external as well as internal
• Estimated that up to 6% of revenue lost to fraud yearly
Fraud: How to spot it.
• Bank Reconciliations
• No time off
• Change in lifestyle
• Lack of explanation for change in numbers
Fraud: How to prevent it.
• Division of Duties
• Frequent Bank Deposits
• Match payment with documentation
• Basic background checks
Questions?
Thank you.
Slides by Krueger & Smith