Fraud is rarely discovered by accident — it is usually noticed by someone paying attention.
Most internal fraud is done by trusted people who know the systems. Small signs often appear long before the loss becomes obvious.
What to do
- Lifestyle that does not match the salaryNew cars, frequent luxury spending.
- Refusing to take leave or share dutiesFraud often needs constant control.
- Very close relationships with one supplierGifts, favours or always choosing the same vendor.
- Missing documents and late reportsExcuses for records that are never ready.
- Unusual refunds, write-offs or adjustmentsEspecially just under approval limits.
- Vendors with addresses like employees'Or bank accounts you cannot verify.
- Complaints from customers about paymentsThat your records do not show.
- Act quietly and fairlyDo not accuse — preserve records and get professional help.
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.