Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – Watch for the warning signs of fraud

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Abstract: As a result of the dramatic economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have been struggling to maintain profit margins, and many of their employees are under severe stress. In this confusing and difficult environment, the temptation to commit fraud may be harder to resist. This article points out that it’s imperative that lenders be aware of the potential threat to their borrowers’ bottom lines — possibly from people inside the company — and take proactive action to ensure strong financial oversight and due diligence.