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The Psychology of Scammers: Profiling and Prevention Strategies

Nov 9, 2025 · 3 min read · By Linda Athanasiadou, expert in fraud and scam prevention, audit, anti-money laundering (AML) Behind every financial scam is not just a scheme — but a mindset. Scammers are not impulsive opportunists; they are strategic manipulators who understand h...

The Psychology of Scam Victims: Why Even Professionals Get Deceived

Jul 8, 2025 · 4 min read · By Linda Athanasiadou, expert in fraud and scam prevention, audit, anti-money laundering (AML) I’ve spent years working with companies that pride themselves on control, risk mitigation, and financial integrity. And yet, some of the most sophisticated...

Financial Fraud Prevention: 10 Tools Every CFO Should Be Using

May 6, 2025 · 4 min read · By Linda Athanasiadou, expert in fraud and scam prevention, audit, anti-money laundering (AML) In today’s hyper-connected, high-speed financial environment, fraud is no longer a risk that only hits the fringes of business. It’s a daily, evolving thre...

The Global Minimum Tax: What It Means for International Businesses

Feb 26, 2025 · 5 min read · By Linda Athanasiadou, expert in audit, anti-money laundering (AML), and fraud prevention The global tax landscape is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of the Global Minimum Tax (GMT). Designed to curb corporate tax avoidance an...

Financial Fraud Prevention: 7 Practical Tips for Small and Medium Businesses

Dec 26, 2024 · 2 min read · By Linda Athanasiadou Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are often prime targets for financial fraud due to limited resources and less sophisticated internal controls. However, with the right preventive measures, you can safeguard your business...