what are some characteristics of corporate theft? course hero

by Dean Fadel 6 min read

What are the signs of theft?

Most times there are warning signs— declining profits, unexplained inventory shortages, discrepancies in accounting or unusual employee behavior.

How to prevent fraud?

Train employees in fraud prevention. Be candid about your concerns, and create anonymous ways for employees to report suspicious activities . Remember, if 75 percent of your employees would engage in theft, then at least 25 percent find it distasteful.

What is the fastest growing crime in the US?

According to the FBI, corporate theft or “shrinkage, ” as it is commonly referred to in the business community, is the fastest growing crime in the United States. It’s bigger than identity theft, cyber fraud, credit card theft and internet scams. And what makes it a most pernicious crime is it’s difficultly to uncover. Nearly 75 percent of employees do it, and the vast majority of discovered theft goes unprosecuted, according to FBI statistics.

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