BFA #024 | Battling Fraud Misconceptions

What's happening Fraud Fighters?

Imagine being the sole fraud fighter in a company. You would feel quite alone, and it would seem that others don't understand your role.

You're trapped in a continuous cycle of frustration, constantly correcting misunderstandings and trying to find support that seemed nonexistent. In a world full of busy leaders, the role of fraud often gets lost in translation.

It seems like each leader has a different perception of what fraud is. But how do we change that?

Let's investigate further.

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Grappling with Isolation

I sat down at my desk after being scolded for not working at my desk.

I was the sole member of a fraud prevention team, a one-man army trying to fight fraud. Leadership saw me as someone who should be glued to a desk. I had a unique style of work, often finding open spots in the building to create new dynamics and perspectives in my working environment.

This kept me sharp and creative, but it was a concept that was hard for others to grasp.

I was grappling with a sense of isolation. The feeling of shouting into a void, of not being heard, was overwhelming. The lack of understanding from leadership about my role led to consistent frustration.

I was struggling.

The lack of budget, the absence of engineering support, and the dwindling influence with leadership were all clear signs of an uphill battle. I was stuck as a one-man fraud team.

I couldn't get the support I needed - physical, financial, nor technical. It was clear they had no idea what I did or how I did it, and it seemed like they didn't care to understand.

We didn’t have a misunderstanding. We needed to reframe the entire perception of fraud.

My Battle with Misconceptions