HR fraud, also known as human resources fraud or employee fraud, refers to deceptive or illicit activities committed by individuals within an organization’s human resources department or related to employment practices. This type of financial crime encompasses various fraudulent actions, including but not limited to falsification of credentials, misrepresentation of…
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Procurement fraud refers to the manipulation, deception, or misrepresentation in the procurement process, where individuals or entities seek to obtain goods, services, or contracts through illicit means for personal gain or to benefit a particular party. This type of financial crime encompasses various fraudulent activities, including bid rigging, collusion, bribery,…
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Asset misappropriation refers to the illegal or unauthorized use, theft, or diversion of an organization’s resources or assets by employees or third parties for personal gain. This type of financial crime involves various fraudulent activities, including but not limited to embezzlement, theft of inventory or cash, payroll fraud, and misuse…
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Cybercrime and data leaks represent a significant threat within the realm of financial crime, encompassing various illicit activities conducted through digital means that aim to defraud individuals, organizations, or governments. Cybercrime involves unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or electronic devices to commit fraudulent activities such as identity theft, financial…
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Customer fraud, also known as consumer fraud or retail fraud, refers to deceptive or unlawful practices carried out by individuals against businesses or other consumers for financial gain. This type of financial crime encompasses a wide range of fraudulent activities, including but not limited to identity theft, credit card fraud,…
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Collusion and anti-trust violations refer to illegal practices where competing companies or individuals engage in secret agreements or arrangements to manipulate market prices, restrict competition, and harm consumers. Collusion typically involves actions such as price-fixing, bid-rigging, market allocation, and other concerted efforts to eliminate or reduce competition in a particular…
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Market abuse refers to various illegal activities that distort the integrity and fairness of financial markets, undermining investor confidence and market stability. Market abuse can take several forms, including insider dealing, market manipulation, and the dissemination of false or misleading information. Insider dealing involves trading securities based on confidential, non-public…
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Tax evasion and tax fraud refer to illegal activities aimed at intentionally avoiding the payment of taxes owed to the government or manipulating tax laws to reduce tax liability. Tax evasion involves the deliberate underreporting of income, overstatement of deductions, or concealment of assets to evade taxes. Tax fraud encompasses…
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Bribes and corruption refer to illicit practices involving the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value as a means to influence the actions or decisions of individuals or organizations in positions of power or authority for personal or organizational gain. Bribes can take various forms, including cash payments,…
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Fraud is a deliberate and deceptive act carried out with the intention of unlawfully obtaining financial or personal gain, or causing financial loss or harm to others. It encompasses a wide range of illicit activities, including but not limited to false representation, concealment of material facts, and abuse of trust…
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