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\"How<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing more troubling than the possibility that one of your employees is committing fraud against your business. When you hire employees, you effectively enter into a relationship with them. This relationship needs to be based on an inherent trust in one another, otherwise things can go off the rails. Employee fraud is not rare, unfortunately. The data from AICPA.org<\/a> notes that companies with less than 100 people \u201close nearly twice as much per scheme to occupational fraud as larger corporations, for a median loss of $200,000.\u201d If you have suspicions about a team member, you don\u2019t want to brush them off as overreacting. Here, we\u2019ve outlined some ways to spot employee fraud in your business.<\/p>\n

Expensive Living<\/strong><\/p>\n

If one of your employees suddenly starts driving a luxury car, carrying expensive handbags, or purchasing vacation homes, it might be a sign something suspicious is afoot. We call this \u201cliving beyond your means.\u201d Does this person\u2019s salary correspond with the extravagant lifestyle they have started to lead?<\/p>\n

On the other hand, this is a tricky one to really pinpoint, as we have no idea what goes on in people\u2019s personal lives that might lend them the opportunity to purchase fancy things. Behavior such as this is not necessarily a glaring red flag\u2014but coupled with other pieces of evidence, it could prove to be directly tied to fraudulent behavior.<\/p>\n

Working Overtime<\/strong><\/p>\n

Employees working long hours and rarely taking vacations could be a sign something is running afoul. One of the main reasons fraudulent employees choose to work so much is to hide bad behavior. How often have we unveiled mischief when covering the workload of a colleague out on vacation? Plus, working off-hours is a tactic used to hide unsavory behavior, as there is less likely to be others around to spot the activity. Secrecy is another warning sign that something could be going wrong. Is the person in question hiding something?<\/p>\n

Anonymous Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Are you getting \u201ctips\u201d from your other employees about someone in particular? It\u2019s easy enough to hide things from the boss, and oftentimes it\u2019s the coworkers who really know what\u2019s happening. You should take it seriously if folks are coming to you with skepticism about one your employees.<\/p>\n

Shifts in Behavior<\/strong><\/p>\n

A once happy and pleasant employee suddenly starts acting agitated and nervous. Does this sound familiar? It could be a sign that the stress of scamming and keeping it secret are having an outward effect on your worker. While behavioral shifts such as this could be completely unrelated to fraudulent behavior, it\u2019s still work checking in with them\u2014and taking a closer look at your business accounts, as well.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the success of your business, it\u2019s important to have the most reliable team behind you. If you suspect an employee of fraud, take action swiftly and accordingly. And for the latest news in all things small business, keep checking in with the Financial Pantry<\/a>\u2014ARF Financial\u2019s leading small business blog. We\u2019ve got everything you need to run a successful small business, including marketing tips, financial advice, and more.<\/p>\n

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