Are you aware of what the number 1 online shopping scam is in Australia? According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission it's the purchase of puppies and other pets - so please beware on 'Black Friday' and other special sales…
Deception is woven into our lives whether we like to admit it or not. The best defence is to protect yourself and people you care about through more awareness, training and education. 'The Little Black Book of Scams' by the…
Scammers are using the spread of COVID-19 to take advantage of consumers across Australia. Scamwatch has received over 4,560 scam reports mentioning the coronavirus with over $5,118,000 in reported losses since the outbreak of COVID-19 (Source: Scamwatch/ACCC - Australian Competition &…
I have come across occupational fraud during the course of my career. Regardless of industry, profession, position, race and religion, amongst other variables, there are individuals that will be motivated to commit fraud across organisations and businesses – fraud is…
So far in 2020 investment scams top the list once again in Australia with over $20.65 million in losses already reported. Interesting, investment scams have a low rate of reporting to the authorities considering the massive losses. It is likely…
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have released the 'Report to the nations', 2020 global study on occupational fraud and abuse! So much hard work has gone into this report to provide a detailed insight into the costs and…
The human body contains around 640 muscles. Smiling involves four of them and it's the same for all of us. Smiling is a highly versatile and ambiguous facial expression, for example it can convey enjoyment and satisfaction, it can convey…
I don't want to scare you but... The COVID-19 virus has forced many individuals and businesses to implement unprecedented shifts in how they work and it's a scary and fearful time. This is an unprecedented time where we all need…
ANGER can be a dangerous emotion to navigate. Be careful! Did you know that on average it takes around 20 minutes for the body to return to its normal state after a full 'fight or flight' response? It is a…
Over the course of 2020, it is likely that at some point you will interact with people who will lie to you. Depending on high stake the situation, there may be consequences, whether small or large, direct or indirect. Here…