Containing the risk of fraud

Fraud is an ever-present danger for companies, affecting various aspects of their operations. Fraud – e.g. embezzlement, falsification of documents – is a major threat to companies. These illicit activities can not only result in considerable financial losses, but can also seriously damage a company's reputation and erode the trust of customers and business partners.

Given the stakes involved, action is imperative. This starts with the adoption of a clear policy and code of ethics covering fraud-related misconduct.

In this context, this crisis sheet will serve as a practical guide for providing stakeholder analyses, putting oneself in the attacker's shoes and classifying information.