Fraud has become a serious and growing threat to the staffing industry. Here, you’ll find the latest information on emerging fraud tactics, practical steps for safeguarding your operations, and insights from industry peers. Gain access to expert advice, tools, and resources to build a stronger line of defense—and keep your business and workers protected. Start learning, stay ahead, and strengthen your firm's fraud defenses today.
Anti-Fraud Topics
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Payroll scams have long plagued the staffing industry, and can involve fraudulent manipulation of timesheets, ghost employees, or fake clients requesting payrolling of workers with stolen identities. These scams can result in significant financial losses for staffing firms, damage to reputation, and more. Learn about common red flags here.
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Identity theft and fraud are growing concerns in the staffing industry—especially during the I-9 employment verification process. Fraudsters may use stolen or fake identities, including falsified documents, to secure employment through staffing firms. This not only puts the staffing company at legal risk for I-9 noncompliance but can also expose client companies to security and regulatory violations. Learn more. For a helpful Q&A regarding frauduent document awareness from E-Verify, see e-verify.gov/fraudulent-documents-awareness.
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"Bait and switch" scams in the staffing industry occur when the candidate hired by the staffing firm is not the worker that shows up for the assignment—instead the worker may be less-qualified, underaged, or a foreign worker without valid work authorization. This deceptive practice undermines client trust, compromises work quality, and can lead to serious reputational and legal consequences for the staffing firm and client. Learn how to prevent “Bait and Switch” from happening to your staffing firm here.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation | Common Frauds and Scams. Staffing firms, see in particular: Business and Investment Fraud, Business Email Compromise, Ransomware, Spoofing and Phishing, and Tech Support Scams
Common Frauds and Scams
Federal Trade Commission | Consumer Advice on Identity Theft
How to Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission | Consumer Advice on Job Scams
Advice on Job Scams
Federal Trade Commission | Consumer Advice on Gift Cards
Your Boss Isn’t Emailing You About a Gift CardÂ
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs | Press Release Regarding Fraud Scheme Assisting North Korean IT Workers
Arizona Woman Sentenced for $17M Information Technology Worker Fraud Scheme That Generated Revenue for North Korea
Federal Bureau of Investigation | Public Service Announcement Regarding North Korean IT Workers Fraud and Tips to Protect Your Business
Internet Crime Complaint Center | North Korean IT Workers Conducting Data Extortion
Been a Victim? Report a Complaint to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
Internet Crime Complaint Center
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