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Evidence Talks Ltd.
Sharp Rise in Fraud Before Christmas
January 3rd, 2009
Businesses are being warned to brace themselves for a sharp increase in fraud during the run-up to Christmas. A combination of the credit crunch, redundancies and too much alcohol at the office party can push disgruntled workers, managers and even directors over the edge and into crime, according to leading forensic computing investigator Andrew Sheldon. "People do stupid things at Christmas," says Sheldon, MD of Evidence Talks Ltd. "Loaded with drink, they might return to the office convinced they are uniquely skilled to steal from their employers without getting caught. "Worse still, they might decide now is...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-01-03)
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