Managers are the usual culprits for the worst cases of fraud. It's typically not the new-kid-on-the-block, but the long-term and trusted employee who ends up being the company crook. Often, it is someone who's been with a company for more than three years

30% of all fraud is perpetrated by managers, directors, and long standing employees

25% of frauds are committed against Government offices, mostly by Government employees

Many businesses falsely believe their employees would never attempt fraud.

There is no way to detect a fraudster before they commit the crime; they can be old, young, male, or female. Anyone can given the opportunity become a fraudster.

Many of the dollars lost to small businesses might have been saved had business owners made the prevention of employee theft one of their top priorities. The simple truth to remember is that most employees will not commit fraud if they believe their company will detect it