Fraud in all its facets
Frauds keep re-inventing themselves
In 2015, we already warned you, currently financial fraud is better organised than ever and increasingly hard to trace. Several of our members have had to deal with it…
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At the request of the criminal police, a supplier sifts through his invoices related to one customer. The supplier comes across several e-mails and telephone calls that show that this customer is dealing with technical failures and overdue payments. However, these e-mails and telephone calls aren’t from the customer in question but from a criminal organisation. |
Tips
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Crisis Management Team – BewareThe company’s Board should be aware of the modus operandi and formulate preventative procedures for the people in the first line of support. |
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First Line (from reception to bookkeeping) – awarenessWhenever something changes abruptly (e-mail address, postal address, bank account number, et cetera) or if you’re in doubt, never hesitate to verify the changed information with your usual point of contact. |
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Authorities – don’t hesitate to file a complaintAny company can file a complaint with the local police. There is a federal registration centre that keeps track of fraud and swindle. |
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