Fraud

Has There Been $1 Billion in PPP Fraud?
PPP

Has There Been $1 Billion in PPP Fraud?

A recent watchdog report found "significant risk" for fraud in the PPP. We spoke to a risk-management expert who identified the scope of the problem, and how to zero in on the seasoned fraudsters.
Frances Dodds | 4 min read
I Went to Prison for SBA Loan Fraud: 7 Things to Know When Taking COVID-19 Relief Money

I Went to Prison for SBA Loan Fraud: 7 Things to Know When Taking COVID-19 Relief Money

Don't let desperation cloud your judgment.
Jeff Grant | 7 min read
'I Never Thought It Could Happen to Me' — How to Avoid Business Fraud

'I Never Thought It Could Happen to Me' — How to Avoid Business Fraud

Pyramids, Ponzis and beyond; beware the things we don't think about that can do us in.
Cheryl Snapp Conner | 14 min read
How to Protect Yourself and Your Business From Fraud

How to Protect Yourself and Your Business From Fraud

Avoid being ripped off requires prudence, not dark suspicions of everyone.
John Boitnott | 5 min read
Perpetrators of Crowdfunding Fraud Can't Hide From The Law Forever

Perpetrators of Crowdfunding Fraud Can't Hide From The Law Forever

For years, crowdfunding has been a bit like the Wild West of finance. But as the industry continues to grow, state and federal authorities are catching up to abusers of the system.
Janet Gershen-Siegel | 5 min read

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7 Ways Ecommerce Businesses Can Prevent Holiday Fraud

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The last thing your business needs is identity theft and stolen funds -- here's how to protect you and your business.
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You Should Be Protecting Your Business from Phony Leads

If not, you aren't just wasting ad dollars, you're risking legal action and potentially alienating your prospects with unsolicited phone calls.
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