With seasonal hiring in the U.S. expected to be at its highest level in years, fraud experts warn that companies that loosen their usual processes in order to add staff quickly put themselves at increased risk to fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization, employee background screening, proper training and following an ethical code of conduct are among crucial measures for reducing fraud. By skipping these controls, a company increases its risk – and may even unwittingly add a serial fraudster to its ranks for the holidays.
Two experts who regularly provide training to anti-fraud professionals shared their tips for organizations that are hiring seasonal employees.
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