When employees commit fraud, they generally try to keep the schemes going as long as possible by concealing their activities from others. How successful thieves are at concealment depends largely on their identities, their roles within their organizations and the type of fraud they commit. To uncover potential fraud in your organization and prevent financial losses, it helps to familiarize yourself with common perpetrator characteristics and the methods occupational thieves use to conceal their crimes. Identity and fraud Every two years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) releases a comprehensive study on occupational fraud based on real-life incidents. The most recent report, Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations finds that while most fraud is committed by employees and managers, schemes involving company leaders are...