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Whatever your forensic accounting issue, our experienced team will be glad to assist. We offer a wide range of specialist #forensicaccounting services. Please get in touch if we can help you. #valuation #divorce #commercialdispute #taxdispute #fraud
Just because someone knows a few basic details about you, it doesn’t mean they are genuine. The police or your bank will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, password, or to transfer money to another account.
Yet another example of a company placing too much reliance on a single employee, and having insufficient financial controls in place. If you are concerned about the integrity of your businesses systems, Ensors can assist by providing an internal audit. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…
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Cookstown firm victim of £1.9m 'meticulous and premeditated' fraud
The boss at a building supplier in Cookstown says the firm was hit hard by the crime.
“Whenever you are making a payment to a supplier...you should be highly suspicious of any change in account details or new instructions. Always check with a trusted known contact, and if you have any doubt do not transfer the money.”
⚠️ House buyers and businesses warned of payment diversion fraud. In the year to September 2021, we have received 4,600 reports of cases, with individual losses averaging around £30,000. actionfraud.police.uk/news/house-buy… #PaymentDiversionFraud
This is very good advice and applies particularly to an organisation like HMRC, especially if it's a call that you weren't expecting.
Quick tip to avoid scams: Unsure about a caller? Hang up and call the organisation back using a trusted number, such as the one on the back of your card if calling your bank. Criminals spoof numbers, making it look like they’re calling from a trusted number.
It’s important to be aware of scams at work as well as at home. How to spot invoice and mandate scams: 🚨 A request comes out of the blue to change the bank details of an existing supplier 🚨 You receive more frequent than usual or duplicate invoices for a product or service
An interesting look into one of the most infamous frauds and accounting scandals of recent times. It is unfortunately still a relevant case study to this day, although, as discussed in the article, audit reform could be just around the corner bbc.co.uk/news/business-… via @BBCNews
A great opportunity has just opened up in our top Corporate Finance and Forensic Accounting team. Details below! ensors.co.uk/about-us/worki…
Furlough fraud HMRC taskforce aims to salvage £1bn shar.es/aWmHxN via @accountancylive
We would always recommend checking an organisations credentials on the FCA website (link below) before undertaking any business or work with them. register.fca.org.uk/s/
Number of #FCAwarnings issued in the last seven days: 17. Find out why you should be especially wary of dealing with unauthorised and clone firms, and how to protect yourself fca.org.uk/news/search-re…
Essex based company director has been disqualified for seven years after clearing bank account of company following its liquidation. If you need advice on Directors duties, in financial distress or not, give us a call with our colleagues @EnsorsBusRec ow.ly/fSVW50EUsXs
West Yorkshire pair arrested on suspicion of £3.4m furlough fraud - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - #HMRC taskforce in action shar.es/aoVTxi via @accountancylive
Received an email which you’re not quite sure about? Is it asking you to login to your account, or maybe to "verify" your payment details? If you are suspicious, you should report it by forwarding the email to: [email protected] #CyberProtect
Jailed #tax fraudster ordered to repay £1.1m or face further seven years in prison #HMRC shar.es/aoSjQ1 via @accountancylive
The FCA will never ask for login details and it will never request money. If you are concerned that your firm may have been the victim of a scam by someone pretending to be from the FCA then call their consumer helpline on 0800 111 6768.
Be careful of scammers pretending to be from the FCA and asking for money, your bank account PIN number or password. Visit fca.org.uk/consumers/fake… to find out more
Scammers may say they work for the @TheFCA to try and get you to reveal important personal and financial information. @TheFCA will never ask you for money or sensitive banking information such as your bank account, PIN or password. fca.org.uk/consumers/fake…
Think twice before handing over your money and personal information when booking holidays this year. For tips on how to avoid falling victim to holiday and travel related fraud, visit: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud
HMRC are expected to check 10,000 companies for furlough #fraud. If you have any concerns over your furlough arrangements, or have concerns about any other potential fraud we are here to help. @EnsorsAccounts accountancydaily.co/hmrc-needs-ram…
Whilst more than 6000 reports of COVID related fraud have been recorded, how many more are unreported or as yet to be detected? Companies should also consider what new risks they need to control, especially with the new ways in which many organisations now have to operate.
£34.5m stolen in Covid pandemic scams bbc.in/2PhRpMu
As we always advise our clients, if you ever receive an unexpected or unusual call from HMRC do not respond or give away any personal information without double checking first. If you are unsure, check with your accountant, or call HMRC directly using a known telephone number.
We are aware of scammers phoning people, telling them about a ‘fraud case’ in their name and threatening arrest. Do not respond, this is a SCAM. Report scams on GOV.UK 👇 gov.uk/government/org…
Do you collect or maintain customer, employee or other sensitive data? The @GlobalCyberAlln Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business provides free resources to help you protect your data: actionfraud.police.uk/quad9-and-dmar…
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