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Identity Verification Fraud Is Exploding. Here Is What That Means for Your Business.
March 19, 2026
Let’s talk about something that should keep every business owner up at night. Identity verification fraud is rising fast. Not just the sloppy kind. The sophisticated, tech powered, AI assisted kind. Criminals are no longer guessing passwords in their basement. They are building full synthetic identities, manipulating documents, and using automation to slip through weak
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Detect-a-Fraud: Trust, But Verify Your Accountant
March 17, 2026
An accountant in Utah was recently sentenced after fraudulently obtaining more than $221,000 in Paycheck Protection Program funds. Let that sink in. Over two hundred thousand dollars. This was not a clerical mistake. This was not “rounding up.” This was intentional fraud tied to government relief funds that were meant to help businesses survive. Here
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Shift Left on Fraud: Stop Fraud Before It Happens
March 12, 2026
Why waiting until the payment is signed leaves you blind, tired, and losing money Let’s get real about fraud. Most teams wait until a payment looks suspicious to raise the alarm. They look at the money move and ask Was this transaction bad? But here’s the truth. That moment is the end of the fraud
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Don’t Be the One They Whistle On
March 10, 2026
The Department of the Treasury just made it easier for people to report financial misconduct. They launched a dedicated whistleblower webpage where individuals can submit tips about fraud, money laundering, sanctions violations, and other financial crimes. In certain cases, those whistleblowers can receive financial rewards if their tip leads to enforcement action. Let that sink
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68 Felonies and One Trusted Accountant: What Went Wrong and How to Make Sure Your Real Vendors Get Paid
March 5, 2026
A former accountant is now facing 68 felony charges tied to financial misconduct. Think about that number for a second. Sixty-eight. That is not one mistake. That is not a simple bookkeeping error. That is a breakdown of oversight, internal controls, and trust. Most business owners read stories like this and think, “That would never
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The Case of the Fake Customer: Why Passwords Are Fueling Fraudulent Orders
March 3, 2026
Let’s talk about something most business owners don’t see coming. You get an order.It looks legitimate.The customer has an account.The login checks out.Payment processes. Then a chargeback hits. The real customer says, “That wasn’t me.” Now you’re out the product, the revenue, the shipping, the fees, and possibly your reputation. Here’s the hard truth. In
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