Employer Frequently Asked Questions

How will the suspected fraud be reported to me?
How will I decide if the information is valid?
Can I find out who filed the report?

 

How will the suspected fraud be reported to me?

Your primary contact person will be contacted by phone and the best way of delivering the information will be determined.

 How will I decide if the information is valid?

If you choose you can engage us to review the information and discuss the best course of action.  Anonymous information can take several forms.

Sometimes the information provided can be corroborated by other events that management has noted and may narrow down already existing suspicions.

 The information may be enough to provide you with direction as to where you can provide more scrutiny and investigation.

 The informant may provide you with enough information for you to ask directed questions of other staff members.

 You may note areas where you can strengthen internal controls and prevent further fraud from taking place even if you can’t prove someone did something.

 Can I find out who filed the report?

One of the reasons that a confidential service is so successful is that employees may be more comfortable filing a report with a third party and protecting their identity. 

The person who reports the fraud has the opportunity to be completely anonymous and not provide any contact information.  If they do choose to provide contact information we have committed that we will not disclose their identity unless we receive their permission or due to a court order.

 

 

 

 

                

"Simply having a fraud hotline can act as a deterrent."

 

 

 

 

"Employees are more likely to report suspected fraud if they can report anonymously"