These days, most frauds involve computer systems, either directly as instruments/tools of the fraud or indirectly as recording and monitoring systems. On-line fraud is a large and growing problem for pure eCommerce companies and financial institutions, as well as those entering the web for the first time. Directors and managers responsible for corporate governance have legal responsibilities to take appropriate measures to control against fraud, and must maintain vigilance in this area. Our fraud consultancy services cover both preventive anti-fraud controls and after-the-fact assistance:
Anti-fraud controls
Prepare an overal anti-fraud strategy/approach, a prioritised plan, a timescale & a budget proposal
Conduct a fraud vulnerability review: assess fraud risks & review existing controls (technical & procedural, within & without IT)
Design appropriate controls to minimise the risks as cost-effectively as possible
Review &, where necessary, improve internal controls & procedures (e.g. develop a fraud contingency plan)
Test & prove the controls
Post-fraud assistance
Stabilise the situation & prevent further loss
Secure the evidence (vitaly important if prosecution or staff dismissal is a possibility)
Assess the damage & determine the fraud mechanism
Review the control flaws & design improvements
Implement control improvements
Test & prove the controls
Prosecute/dismiss the offender(s) where appropriate