Unravelling The Fraudster´s Web: Overarching Goals And Objectives

"The first issue you may have to contend with is your reaction. Typical responses include denial and anger. While understandable, emotions can trigger heat-of-the-moment decisions that rarely benefit a comprehensive reaction to the suspected wrongdoing. In fact, they often do the opposite...

Anger can be equally destructive. Assert your influence to dissuade management from making premature accusations or taking rash actions before knowing, or being able to prove, if a fraud actually happened. Once aware of a potential fraud, a company should assemble a response team – as small as possible to ensure confidentiality."¹