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Current topic: Background Screening Controls Fraud: Stop it before it starts. In Indiana, the secretary for Montgomery County Economic Development (MCED) was sentenced for workplace fraud; however this sentencing was in relation to two previous cases of white collar crime – she hasn't yet been prosecuted for stealing $9,000 from MCED. What this means is that yes, she did indeed have a long criminal history of fraud and identity theft before she was hired. In fact, the woman had 7 previous convictions on her record when she was hired by MCED, including credit card fraud, identity theft, forgery, and more. What her case reflects is the disturbing trend in workplace fraud as it is detailed in the recent report to the Nation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs). 6% of total revenues in American business are lost as a result of fraud and abuse, and the average scheme costs a small business $127,500 in losses. And boy does it all add up. Every year embezzlement costs companies 4 billion dollars. In fact, three out of every ten companies who file for bankruptcy do so as a result of employee theft. This is because corporate embezzlement often leads to closed-doors, pricey pay-offs in order to avoid negative press, class action suits by angry investors, increased insurance premiums, and more. The funds are often unrecoverable and the damage irreparable. One of the most efficient ways to stop workplace fraud and identity theft is to keep it from happening in the first place. If MCED had instituted quality background screening with a thorough criminal background check, they wouldn't be out $9,000, nor would they have to pay the price for bad press, or for hiring a new employee. And for any employee who will be handling money, technology, or sensitive personal data, a credit check should be part of their background screening process as well. A credit check can highlight an individual who doesn't pay their bills on time, or at all, who may have filed for bankruptcy on more than one occasion, and may therefore be inclined to mismanage money. Of course, EBI offers all of the above, with fast and reliable results, saving employers time and money when it comes to finding the right employee the first time. Call EBI to discuss a background screening program to suit your company's needs. Our comprehensive screening programs can help ensure you're hiring qualified candidates and avoiding less desirable ones. Criminal records searches. Random drug testing. Reference checks. Everything for a comprehensive picture of your prospective employees. Call us at 800.324.7700 for details.

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