NCJ Number
178226
Journal
White Paper Volume: 13 Issue: 2 Dated: March/April 1999 Pages: 18-38
Date Published
1999
Length
12 pages
Annotation
An occupational fraud forum sponsored by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in New Orleans in 1998 focused on ways of protecting an organization's funds.
Abstract
The forum was attended by a wide range of professionals dedicated to fighting white collar crime. Participants included forensic accountants, auditors, loss prevention specialists, and lawyers. They were presented with detailed information about the mechanics of three types of occupational fraud (skimming, check tampering, and billing schemes) and were asked to devise methods of detecting and preventing these crimes. Participants identified many specific ways of skimming cash, tampering with checks, and engaging in fraudulent billing schemes, as well as many specific techniques for detecting these crimes.