Alarming sums of money are stolen from businesses each year by trusted employees.  It is estimated that in 2008, at least $6 Billion will be lost by businesses as a result of fraudulent activities.  Surprisingly, smaller companies suffer the majority of the losses.  This is due to their lack of funds to implement preventative procedures in concert with a generally stronger trust and more personal relationship with employees.  In order to prosecute those responsible for these crimes, it is important to understand the path leading to the fraud. Read the rest of this entry »