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SUMMARY:Our Employees Would Never Do That: Why Internal Fraud Is Your Emplo
 yer's Biggest Risk
DESCRIPTION:Internal fraud – also known as occupational fraud\, employee 
 fraud\, or insider fraud – is a growing threat to organisations across al
 l sectors. It occurs when someone working within a company\, including cont
 ractors\, agency staff\, or even senior executives\, defrauds (or attempts 
 to defraud) their employer for personal gain. Despite this\, internal frau
 d often receives less attention than external fraud\, with many organisatio
 ns underestimating the risks posed by their own workforce. The shift to rem
 ote work during the Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing cost-of-living cri
 sis have only intensified these risks\, creating new vulnerabilities that f
 raudsters can exploit. In this informative webinar\, a seasoned financial 
 crime and fraud prevention expert will explore the growing danger of intern
 al fraud\, the factors driving it\, and practical ways organisations can de
 tect and prevent it. Key Discussion PointsUnderstanding Internal Fraud– 
 What defines internal fraud\, and how it differs from external threats.– 
 Real-world examples of how internal actors exploit company systems. Why In
 ternal Fraud Happens– The psychological and economic drivers\, including 
 financial pressure\, opportunity\, and rationalisation.– How the pandemic
  and economic downturn have shifted the fraud landscape. Challenges in Det
 ection– Why traditional controls may fail when the perpetrator is on the 
 inside.– The risks of relying on trust and the absence of in-person super
 vision. Prevention Strategies– Best practices for monitoring\, auditing\
 , and creating a fraud-aware culture.– The role of ethics training\, whis
 tleblower protection\, and fraud risk assessments. Why Attend?– Discover
  why internal fraud is more common – and costly – than many realise.–
  Learn how to identify warning signs and strengthen internal controls.– G
 ain practical tips on protecting your organisation from the inside out. Jo
 in us for this timely and essential discussion to ensure your organisation 
 is prepared to tackle internal fraud head-on. SpeakerClaire Maillet | Coun
 ter-Fraud Expert and PhD Researcher | University of Portsmouth
LOCATION:Online
DTSTAMP:20260830T115711Z
DTSTART:20250829T120000Z
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