The mystery of Melissa Caddick Does a statement by her husband provide additional clues? Paul Curby and Scott McLintock The mystery behind Melissa Caddick’s disappearance has been a fascinating story. The execution of a search warrant by ASIC and the AFP on 11 November 2020 at the residence of Ms Melissa Caddick (“Ms Caddick”), then…
Initiatives to raise fraud awareness in your organisation during International Fraud Awareness Week 2020 by: Scott McLintock International Fraud Awareness Week runs from 15 – 21 November 2020. What initiatives does your organisation have in place to raise awareness about fraud? COVID has impacted people’s livelihoods and their day to day lives. This has changed…
You have identified a fraud or corruption event in your organisation. What next? by: Phillip Hoskin In my experience as an investigator, both in the private and public sectors, for most employees the discovery of a suspected fraud or corrupt activity within any organisation is not an everyday occurrence. Initial reactions may include shock and…
Is Australia a soft target for scams? by: Paul Curby Be it the well-spoken ‘stock broker’ encouraging you on the phone to invest in the latest ‘hot stock’ or financial product, or the email you receive from a known contact who, unbeknownst to them (and you!), has had their email compromised and is now instructing…
