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Fraud Risk Mitigation

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
Fisher Phillips

North Korean Scammers are Posing as IT Freelancers: Here’s How You Can Protect Your Business

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Businesses should be aware of growing security risks from North Korean IT workers targeting freelance contracts from businesses in the U.S. and other countries. Typically, these workers fraudulently claim they are from the US...more

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PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors

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DOJ’s recently released Annual Report highlights a significant increase in FCA enforcement, with nearly $3 Billion recovered—a 4.8% increase from FY 2023. The report also sheds light on major 2024 settlements and judgments...more

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IFA Takeaways: How Smart Franchisors Stay Out of Court

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The International Franchise Association’s Annual Convention is always filled with useful take home information for franchise practitioners. Last week, I attended the session “Proactive Strategies for Franchisors to Prevent...more

K2 Integrity

Ensuring Integrity In Disaster Recovery: Lessons From NYC Rapid Repairs

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In the wake of the devastating LA wildfires, the importance of stringent controls and oversight in disaster recovery efforts cannot be overstated. As we mobilize to rebuild and restore, it is crucial to learn from past...more

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The Significance of Background Checks and Due Diligence in Indian Corporate Dispute Cases

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In India's corporate landscape, disputes involving individuals can stem from various issues such as contractual breaches, fraud, or competitive conflicts. Conducting rigorous background checks and thorough due diligence on...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Call For Public Comment: A Report on AI Use in the Financial Sector

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This month, an interim report on artificial intelligence in the financial sector was published for public comment. The report was written by the Ministries of Justice and Treasury, the Competition Authority, the Securities...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

Senators Hold Hearing on AI Fraud and Scams, Vow to Pass AI Bills in Coming Weeks — AI: The Washington Report

On November 19, the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security convened a hearing on “Protecting Consumers from Artificial Intelligence Enabled Fraud and Scams.” The...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

From Sextortion to Financial Scams: The Expanding Reach of Deepfakes

ComplexDiscovery’s Editor’s Note: Deepfake technology represents one of the most pressing challenges for cybersecurity and governance professionals today....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Enfield, NH Victim of $742K Wire Fraud Scheme

The Town of Enfield, New Hampshire, appears to have been the victim of a man-in-the-middle scheme involving the transfer of $742,000 to a fraudulent bank account. The town is constructing a new $7.2 million public safety...more

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Guidance to Organisations on the Offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud

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On 6 November 2024, the government released its much-anticipated guidance on the offence of failure to prevent fraud (the Guidance), as introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act)....more

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Compliance Considerations for Mitigating AI Risks

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Recent revisions made to the Criminal Division’s “ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP)” guidance highlight, among other things, risks created by artificial intelligence (AI). Thus, it would be prudent for...more

J.S. Held

Tag-Team Approach to Tackling Fraud

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A phone call comes in from a panicked client, the owner of a small, successful business. Your client was reviewing some financial records – a task usually handled by a long–time and trusted employee – and the client noticed a...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FinCEN Warns of Criminal Use of Deepfake Technology to Circumvent Controls

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous promise for financial institutions and their customers. But that promise comes with potential peril, as highlighted in a recent alert issued by the U.S. Treasury...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Recent Federal Prosecution Highlights Risks of Receiving Competitors’ Confidential Information From a Customer

On September 30, 2024, the DOJ announced that Siemens Energy, Inc., pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge and agreed to pay a $104 million fine for rigging a bid by using rivals’ bidding information wrongfully obtained...more

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Updates to the British Virgin Islands Anti-Money Laundering regime and changes for MLROs

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Prior regulatory approval is now required for MLRO appointments – previously it was a notification requirement that had to be submitted within 14 days of the MLRO appointment. Firms in scope will now need to factor in...more

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New DOJ Compliance Program Guidance Addresses AI Risks, Use of Data Analytics

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The Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) policy document, which prosecutors rely on to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance...more

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How Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Compliance to Fight Fraud, Waste and Abuse

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Healthcare organizations face an ever-growing list of regulatory demands and risks, with Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) at the forefront. Addressing FWA is more than avoiding fines under regulations like the False Claims Act –...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Fraud Prevention Techniques for Nonprofit Organizations - Part 3

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this is the third in a series of episodes studying financial fraud at nonprofit organizations. With the expert insight of Sly Atayee, a...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Preparing for the Cybersecurity and Fraud Risks of Deepfakes: What Executive Teams Need to Know

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The widespread availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has enabled the growing use of “deepfakes,” whereby the human voice and likeness can be replicated seamlessly such that impersonations are impossible to detect...more

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Why Executive Teams Should Prepare for the Cybersecurity and Fraud Risks of Deepfakes

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The widespread availability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools has enabled the growing use of “deepfakes,” whereby the human voice and likeness can be replicated seamlessly such that impersonations are impossible to detect...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: September 2024

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Welcome to the September 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Steps Your Nonprofit Can Take to Mitigate Fraud Risks - Part 2

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource with Farella's Cynthia Rowland. Episode 95 is the second in a series of episodes studying financial fraud at nonprofit organizations. With the expert insight of Sly...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

7 Tips for Effective Background Screening of Hourly Employees

Hiring hourly workers, especially in high-volume sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, presents unique challenges. The demand for quick hiring can sometimes lead to shortcuts in the background...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Fraud Risks at Nonprofit Organizations - Part 1

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. Episode 94 is the first in a series of episodes where we look at fraud and fraud risks at nonprofit organizations. With the expert insight of Sly Atayee, a director at...more

Holland & Knight LLP

SEC Cyber Enforcement Update: Which Way Are the SolarWinds Blowing? (Update)

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This Holland & Knight blog post is the second installment in a two-part series that examines the challenges to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) charges in its landmark case against SolarWinds Corp....more

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