Fraud & Financial Crime

Learn how to properly destroy bank documents you do not want to keep.

Certain acts may subject an officer or director of a corporation to personal liability. Other acts, although they would otherwise subject them to liability, may be either indemnified by or insured against by...

Businesses use networking to connect their employees to one another and create a productive shared work environment. However, in their haste to get the network up and running, some businesses do not take...

Access to credit reports is restricted to businesses with a specific need, and to consumers who request their own report.

Should you dump shares of fund companies implicated in scandals? The finer points of late trading and market timing might be lost on the majority of mutual fund investors, even after months of...

Bank errors and the potential of identity theft have made it imperative that you become proactive and follow simple safeguards.

Office supply fraud costs businesses billions of dollars each year. Fraudulent companies disguised as legitimate businesses sell unsuspecting victims everything from toilet paper to toner.According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers usually trick...

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States (and the world) with more than 100,000 domestic cases reported annually. In addition, there are many other victims who have...

Despite industry consolidation, there are still a number of banks to choose from.

Before you fire someone, you should make sure you have a legitimate reason that is based on fact and documented.

Although the "at will" doctrine is still prevalent in many states (meaning that you can freely fire an employee at any time), there are many exceptions.

When it comes to keeping your office running smoothly, having the proper office supplies on hand is vital. Here's a helpful shopping list.

If you sell merchandise or provide services to consumers, you are subject to the rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission. Following is the mandate of the Bureau of Consumer...

Unscrupulous "loan brokers" are targeting business owners at their most vulnerable: when they need money.

With fears of corporate identity theft on the rise, more and more companies are trademarking their domain names. While this step isn't essential, it can offer an additional level of security to your...

Find tips on avoiding forgery and unauthorized checks by using a distinctive signature and reviewing cancelled checks.

Being out of the office doesn't have to mean being out of touch because today's technology includes easy and affordable wireless options.