Tag: Fraud

Credit managers encounter financial fraud every day, whether it is as simple as a spoofed phone call mimicking an established customer or the manipulation of a compromised email. Equipped with ever-evolving technology, fraudsters are more empowered than ever before, requiring credit professionals to be diligent in every facet of their work.

As technology continuously reshapes the business-to-business credit field, the risk landscape transforms as fraudsters manipulate newer technology to attack businesses. With artificial intelligence becoming more advanced, credit managers are raising their defenses against synthetic fraud as it takes on new forms each day.

For credit managers working in construction, being proactive when it comes to fraud can be hard. With so many different schemes orchestrated to swindle your company out of materials or money, it can be a real nightmare for credit managers to know what to look out for, especially as fraudsters adapt.

During vendor selection, customers are expected to compare and negotiate terms. But what might lead them to switch to a new vendor, even if the current one is a good fit?

Automation and technological advancements have gained a significant presence in everyday credit processes—whether to provide easier ways to receive payments, communication with customers or overall efficiency. However, technological innovations always come with risk.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation Department issued a notice of attention to a notable increase in state and federal payroll tax evasion and workers’ compensation insurance fraud in the residential and commercial real estate construction industries.

In 2022, six out of 10 companies were targeted by fraud attempts in the U.S., according to data from TrustPair. 55% of companies targeted by fraud attempts indicated changes in supplier information on legitimate payment as how the fraud was perpetrated. Fraudsters send an email impersonating a supplier and asking to change their bank account information for example.