Our Employees Would Never Do That: Why Internal Fraud Is Your Employer’s Biggest Risk
Internal fraud – also known as occupational fraud, employee fraud, or insider fraud – is a growing threat to organisations across all sectors. It occurs when someone working within a company, including contractors, agency staff, or even senior executives, defrauds (or attempts to defraud) their employer for personal gain.
Despite this, internal fraud often receives less attention than external fraud, with many organisations underestimating the risks posed by their own workforce. The shift to remote work during the Coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis have only intensified these risks, creating new vulnerabilities that fraudsters can exploit.
In this informative webinar, a seasoned financial crime and fraud prevention expert will explore the growing danger of internal fraud, the factors driving it, and practical ways organisations can detect and prevent it.
Key Discussion Points
Understanding Internal Fraud
– What defines internal fraud, and how it differs from external threats.
– Real-world examples of how internal actors exploit company systems.
Why Internal 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 Detection
– Why traditional controls may fail when the perpetrator is on the inside.
– The risks of relying on trust and the absence of in-person supervision.
Prevention Strategies
– Best practices for monitoring, auditing, and creating a fraud-aware culture.
– The role of ethics training, whistleblower 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.
– Gain practical tips on protecting your organisation from the inside out.
Join us for this timely and essential discussion to ensure your organisation is prepared to tackle internal fraud head-on.
Speaker
Claire Maillet | Counter-Fraud Expert and PhD Researcher | University of Portsmouth