Analysis of frauds recorded on the CIFAS Staff Fraud Database reveals a significant increase in the level of fraud being committed by employees during 2012 (when compared with 2011). The analysis shows the following: (i) A 43% overall increase in the number of staff frauds recorded in 2012 when compared with 2011 with increases identified in all major types of fraud. (ii) Attempts to obtain employment fraudulently (e.g. by withholding or falsely declaring information such as qualifications or previous convictions) doubled in 2012. (iii) There was a 22% spike in the number of dishonest actions by staff to gain a benefit by theft or deception (e.g. theft of cash from customer accounts). (iv) Frauds where an organisation’s staff stole customer data for personal use have also increased.
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