Branches lack supervision
Fraud and theft can take place anywhere. Yet it often turns out afterwards that the fraud or theft was made possible by inadequate (internal) supervision. Everyday practice shows that branches are particularly vulnerable in this respect. Branch-establishments, as well as decentralized storage accommodations that are located at great distance, usually enjoy wide powers to be able to work efficiently.
Not every decision will be discussed with higher Management. It is legitimate, of course, but this kind of decisiveness can increase the risks of fraud and theft. This is certainly so if the (central) organisation does not carry out regular checks. They should not only inspect the administrative data, which are or are not transferred through the network, but they should also regularly carry out physical inspections on the spot. Of course, these inspections should not always be announced.
We carry out various kinds of check-ups for a great number of companies and this often yields a lot of information. You can compare this information with your own administrative data and if needed you can then take action early. This is where the prevention of fraud starts!
Let us a give a simple example. Do you always know who is present at your branch-store and when? Who was there at 11.00 o’clock on Sunday evening when it was recorded that the alarm was switched off and no one had any business being there? If you regularly ask for a printout from the emergency centre, that would provide helpful information and the possibility to deal with it at once.
There are many other things that may indicate possible vulnerabilities. Employees and especially those employees that work at a distance must know that you know!
We can offer valuable information to your company as well, by carrying security audits and (unexpected) inspections of offices or branches. Are you interested and would you like to know how we could assist in dealing with this problem? Just give us a phone-call to make a noncommittal appointment.
Not every decision will be discussed with higher Management. It is legitimate, of course, but this kind of decisiveness can increase the risks of fraud and theft. This is certainly so if the (central) organisation does not carry out regular checks. They should not only inspect the administrative data, which are or are not transferred through the network, but they should also regularly carry out physical inspections on the spot. Of course, these inspections should not always be announced.
We carry out various kinds of check-ups for a great number of companies and this often yields a lot of information. You can compare this information with your own administrative data and if needed you can then take action early. This is where the prevention of fraud starts!
Let us a give a simple example. Do you always know who is present at your branch-store and when? Who was there at 11.00 o’clock on Sunday evening when it was recorded that the alarm was switched off and no one had any business being there? If you regularly ask for a printout from the emergency centre, that would provide helpful information and the possibility to deal with it at once.
There are many other things that may indicate possible vulnerabilities. Employees and especially those employees that work at a distance must know that you know!
We can offer valuable information to your company as well, by carrying security audits and (unexpected) inspections of offices or branches. Are you interested and would you like to know how we could assist in dealing with this problem? Just give us a phone-call to make a noncommittal appointment.
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