Scavenger fraud scams – how to avoid and what to do if you are a victim
In a previous article, I wrote about the Boiler room fraud. As a brief re-cap, there are at least 3 people involved to dupe you out of your savings. A ‘fronter’, calls and makes the initial pitch. A...
View ArticleFraudit – a sound way to reduce the risk of business fraud
Fraud is a growing problem as is almost always the case in times of austerity. David Rosen – Head of litigation and specialist in fraud law Some fraudsters are plain “wrong un’s”, others are...
View ArticlePuzzles With Prizes – Word Search Fraud
Author: David Rosen I was disturbed to read in the News last week about the Puzzles with Prizes fraud. This fraud works as follows: In local and National newspapers, word-searches appeared as quizzes...
View ArticleAlleged fraud and injunctions – approach of the courts
When fraud is suspected it is common for the party that had been defrauded to seriously consider applying for an injunction. Fraud is precisely the type of serious claim where further damage can be...
View ArticleDoes fraud matter? Why are so many frauds not prosecuted? What about...
It is with a large degree of frustration that I write this blogpost. On a micro-scale, I am continually aware of a variety of cases of fraud committed and reported to the Police, with the promise of an...
View ArticleWhat is Radio-Frequency Identity? RFID?
This is technology which allows the transfer of data by way of radio-frequency, or wireless contact. You may notice on some of your debit cards, credit cards, and store cards, a sign which indicates...
View ArticleExpenses fraud – possible liability and ways to prevent
In a business, employees are sometimes given a Company or business credit card. Sometimes, an employee has incurred expenses personally for the benefit of their employer, which they expect to recoup...
View ArticleFraud at Work: Occupational Fraud: A case study
A true case. A sole-trader (let’s call him ‘Bob’), trades on the Internet, selling outdoor goods. Business is good, and his business expands. No longer can Bob keep his stock of outdoor goods in his...
View ArticlePractical fraud prevention via background checks and understanding fraud...
In last week’s blogpost, I discussed a case study, based on a true case, which I was asked to consider and advise upon, involving fraud, theft, and moonlighting. A comment was made on Twitter, that if...
View ArticleNew Innovations to combat Identity Fraud: MRI SCANNING: Knobbly knees
Author: D Rosen I have written previously about stealing identity, but what of looking like, or emulating their features in a ‘Single White Female’ moment, copying and imitating looks, etc…? Humans are...
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