Theft is the unlawful taking, obtaining, or withholding of the property of another with: a) the INTENT to deprive the owner of use or benefit, or b) to appropriate the property to some third person. How do your employees fit into that equation? There are over 400 documented ways employees use to steal from their employers.

Opportunity makes a thief. Thieves fall into seven categories. Understanding these categories, combined with methods, motives, and attitudes that have never changed is what is needed to reduce a thief's opportunity to steal.

Don't let your guard down. Thieves do not want to get caught. This is what gives them the edge in pure deviousness and creativity. They also look for weaknesses in controls. Disguise in their main strategy. The thief makes their deception appear normal.

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