CV Fraud: Are your candidates lying to you?
As students begin the graduation process at the end of the year, your business is likely to get an influx job applications. Although most businesses slow down towards the end…
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How to prevent fraud and protect your business
Running a business is a mammoth task, even when things are running smoothly. To ensure your business has the best chance of success you need to prepare for unexpected challenges…
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What is the SAFPS?
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) is a non-profit company, founded in 2001 by 2 banks and is wholly funded by the members. They are a proudly South African…
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How to become credit worthy in SA
Your credit worthiness is an important factor when it comes to home loans, vehicle finance, better job opportunities and so much more. Despite encouraging trends, South Africans have a serious…
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How to trace a bad payer
Bad payers can be highly detrimental to your business as they affect your bottom line and increase the risk of default within your company. Business owners often make the mistake…
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Why criminal background checks are essential for your business
Hiring the wrong person can prove a very costly decision for your business. It can be damaging to your business reputation as you may be liable for negligent hiring if…
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Academic Qualification Fraud: How To Spot a Fake CV and What To Do
Why people lie about their qualifications Unemployment rates in South Africa have dropped slightly, from a record high of 27.7% to 26.7% in the fourth quarter of 2017 according to…
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The Evolution of Fraud in the Digital Age
In the Beginning on a Boat Fraud has always been a part of human societies the world over – ever since currency has existed, so too has the ability to…
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Habits that ruin credit scores
A credit score or credit rating is one of the most important factors in your financial life. Unfortunately, there are many bad habits that could potentially affect your credit score…
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The biggest factors that affect your credit score
A credit score is a number that lenders use to determine the risk of loaning money to a given borrower. Auto dealerships and mortgage bankers are common examples of types…
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