Enterprise Bank and Trust has planned a series of events in the Kansas City area that aim to educate and inform business owners on fraud prevention and awareness in conjunction with International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 16 – 22.
Fraud Awareness Week, founded by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, champions the need to proactively fight fraud and help safeguard business and investments.
“According to a study conducted by the ACFE, fraud costs organizations worldwide an estimated 5 percent of their annual revenues,” said Scott Coup, president – Business Banking, Enterprise Bank and Trust. “Fraud is a growing problem and we want to be on the front lines helping to educate business owners to spot fraud and stop it before it happens.”
Enterprise Bank and Trust has planned the following fraud awareness events and seminars:
· Tuesday, Nov. 18 -Innovations in Fraud: Learn how to protect your business against the latest threats presented by retired FBI agent, Jeff Lanza.
· Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Case studies in fraud will be shared as well as tips for protecting your money.
· Saturday, Nov. 22 – Shred trucks will be on site at three Enterprise Bank and Trust locations, including at the Prescott Plaza in Kansas City, Kan., and will be available for use to shred unneeded, sensitive documents.
For information on events, descriptions and sign up, visit www.enterprisebank.com/fraudawareness.