Fraud Smart

Fraud Smart
Author: K. H. Spencer Pickett
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-02-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470682582

A professional guide to developing training for fraud risk and detection This book provides a simple but effective method of developing a fraud risk awareness strategy that focuses on training employees using a six-stage approach to this task that involves understanding the threat, appreciating respective responsibilities, embracing a sound moral compass, recognizing red flags, mastering suitable internal controls, and managing the risk of fraud. Using this step-by-step approach, all senior executives, managers, employees, and associates can develop an important new skill set that will help them understand and deal with the risk of fraud in the workplace.

Money Smart for Older Adults Resource Guide

Money Smart for Older Adults Resource Guide
Author: Federal Deposit Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Publisher:
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2019-03
Genre: Consumer protection
ISBN: 9781798471562

This recently updated guide produced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (BCFP) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provides information on common frauds, scams and other forms of elder financial exploitation and suggests steps that older persons and their caregivers can take to avoid being targeted or victimized.The mission of the BCFP, a government agency, is to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for consumers by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives. The FDIC is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system.

Outsmarting the Scam Artists

Outsmarting the Scam Artists
Author: D. Shadel
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2012-01-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118240073

A practical guide to avoiding the most common scams, from a fraud-fighting expert U.S. consumers lose billions of dollars each year to scam artists—and the next victim could be you. While anyone can be targeted, many victims are older. In AARP's Outsmarting the Scam Artists, renowned fraud-fighter Doug Shadel offers practical advice for consumers who want to protect their money as well as the financial assets of their parents and families. Despite the rise of scams, many people are embarrassed to admit they've been victimized. The author helps break the cycle of shame by including accounts from the people who've been scammed as well as tips from a surprising source: convicted con artists who reveal how they've defrauded people like you. Get practical tips to combat all kinds of scams, from simple lottery tickets to non-existent oil and gas deals and religious ponzi schemes Learn how to protect yourself by securing your mailbox and fraud-proofing your trash Get inside the head of sophisticated scam artists to discover how you can become the type of individual they avoid Scammers are everywhere. But with Outsmarting the Scam Artists in hand, you can protect yourself and your money.

Strategy for Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Strategy for Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Author: Ian Chaston
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2012-05-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1136325700

Due to the adverse outcomes of the recent global recession and the public deficit crisis in the USA and Europe, Western companies can expect flattening or declining sales in their domestic markets. They will also face growing competition as Chinese firms seek to block the activities of foreign companies in their domestic market and expand their own operations in overseas markets. Survival and growth for Western companies is unlikely to come from sustaining current business practices based upon utilization of conventional approaches to strategic management; success will depend on exploiting new knowledge to stay ahead of competition. This book examines the strategic issues associated with the entrepreneurial utilization of new knowledge to create innovative products and services, accompanied by the development of leading edge, highly productive internal organizational processes. Through the use of appropriate theories and illustrative case examples, the text is designed to assist managers in Western organizations and business school students understand how to counter the increasing threats that are posed by the globalization of companies from emerging countries such as the BRIC nations.

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing IV

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing IV
Author: Natalya Shakhovska
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 971
Release: 2019-11-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030336956

This book reports on new theories and applications in the field of intelligent systems and computing. It covers computational and artificial intelligence methods, as well as advances in computer vision, current issues in big data and cloud computing, computation linguistics, and cyber-physical systems. It also reports on important topics in intelligent information management. Written by active researchers, the respective chapters are based on selected papers presented at the XIV International Scientific and Technical Conference on Computer Science and Information Technologies (CSIT 2019), held on September 17–20, 2019, in Lviv, Ukraine. The conference was jointly organized by the Lviv Polytechnic National University, Ukraine, the Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics, Ukraine, and the Technical University of Lodz, Poland, under patronage of Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. Given its breadth of coverage, the book provides academics and professionals with extensive information and a timely snapshot of the field of intelligent systems, and is sure to foster new discussions and collaborations among different groups.

Recent Advances in Blockchain Technology

Recent Advances in Blockchain Technology
Author: Sandeep Kumar Panda
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2023-02-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3031228359

This book provides insights on blockchain technology and its applications in real-world business, supply chain, health care, education, HRM, retail, logistics and transport industries. This book grants a comprehensive understanding of how this technology is functioning within modern real-world applications and how it can influence the future of the real-world applications in industry. The chapters cover the case study, applications of blockchain, benefits and challenges, disruptive innovations in real-world applications, privacy and security concerns, and the recent trends of blockchain in real-world applications. It is ideally intended for marketers, advertisers, brand managers, executives, managers, IT specialists and consultants, researchers, businesses, practitioners, stakeholders, academicians, and students interested in blockchain technology and its role in supply chain, health care, education, HRM, retail, logistics and transport industries.

Cloud Computing and Security

Cloud Computing and Security
Author: Xingming Sun
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 649
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319486748

This two volume set LNCS 10039 and 10040 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the Second International Conference on Cloud Computing and Security, ICCCS 2016, held in Nanjing, China, during July 29-31, 2016. The 97 papers of these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 272 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections such as: Information Hiding, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, IOT Applications, Multimedia Applications, Multimedia Security and Forensics.

Handbook on Electronic Commerce

Handbook on Electronic Commerce
Author: Michael Shaw
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 714
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 364258327X

The new digital economy has pronounced implications for corporate strategy, marketing, operations, information systems, customer service, global supply-chain management, and product distribution. This handbook examines most aspects of electronic commerce, including electronic storefronts, online business, consumer interface, business-to-business networking, digital payment, legal issues, information product development, and electronic business models. An indispensable reference for professionals in e-commerce and Internet business.

Financial Crimes

Financial Crimes
Author: Chander Mohan Gupta
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3031290909

The book's primary purpose is to understand the economic, social, and political impact of financial crimes and earning management on the Indian national economy. The book is divided into four parts that focus on different sectors which lead to financial crimes in a country: Financial crimes White Collar Crimes Cybercrimes Creative Accounting Investigating topics such as drug mafia, money laundering, online fraud, accounting fraud, and more, the comprehensive investigation of different aspects of financial crimes, this book offers insight into its central problems and how they can be controlled. It is ideal for financial crime researchers.

BLOCKCHAIN FOR HEALTHCARE: SECURING PATIENT DATA AND TRANSFORMING MEDICAL RECORDS

BLOCKCHAIN FOR HEALTHCARE: SECURING PATIENT DATA AND TRANSFORMING MEDICAL RECORDS
Author: Srinivas Babu Ratnam
Publisher: Xoffencerpublication
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2023-07-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 8196401825

The healthcare business is a huge and intricate sector that includes a diverse array of organizations and people committed to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of illnesses and diseases. It is one of the most important industries in the world. Hospitals, clinics, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical firms, insurance companies, research institutes, and a great many more kinds of businesses and organizations are included in this category. Challenges in the healthcare industry Rising healthcare costs: The ever-increasing expense of medical treatment is one of the key obstacles that must be overcome. There are a number of factors that contribute to the growing financial burden that is placed on people, governments, and healthcare systems. Some of these factors include enhanced medical technology, costly pharmaceuticals, an ageing population, and chronic illnesses. Access to healthcare: Access to high-quality medical treatment may be difficult to get in many parts of the world, especially for underserved groups, persons with low incomes, and people who live in rural or distant places. There are a number of reasons that might contribute to limited access, including geographical limitations, a deficiency in healthcare infrastructure, an inadequate number of healthcare professionals, and socioeconomic inequities. Fragmented healthcare systems: The fragmentation of many healthcare systems throughout the globe results in patients receiving treatment from a myriad of different providers and organisations, which often suffers from a lack of efficient coordination and communication. The fragmentation of healthcare systems may result in inefficiencies, disconnected treatment, medical mistakes, and higher expenses.