Telephone directory listings can be used to confirm the existence or location of a firm or individual. Reverse address searches can identify other firms or individuals at a listed address, and thereby possible undisclosed ownerships and affiliations with other companies, as well as businesses located at “high risk” addresses (e.g., “mail drops.”)
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REVERSE SEARCHES BY ADDRESS, EMAIL AND TELEPHONE NUMBER
DETECTION
HOW TO RESPOND TO A COMPLAINT
– Questions to ask a complainant
– How to generate complaints and reports
– List of MDB fraud reporting sites
RED FLAGS OF CORRUPTION, BID RIGGING AND OTHER SCHEMES
– Red flags listed by project cycle
– The “visible red flags” of implementation fraud
– “Proactive,” computer-aided tests for red flags
DUE DILIGENCE BACKGROUND CHECKS
– “Top Five” due diligence checks
– Free and subscription internet sites
– Local, on-site due diligence checks
– Due diligence service providers
PROOF
THE MOST COMMON SCHEMES AND STEPS OF PROOF
– Corruption schemes
– Bid rigging schemes
– Collusive bidding by contractors
– Fraud schemes
– The basic investigative steps in a complex case
THE ELEMENTS OF PROOF FOR SANCTIONABLE OFFENSES
– Corrupt practices
– Fraudulent practices
– Collusive practices
– Coercive practices
– Obstructive practices
– The basics of evidence for investigators
PREVENTION
Research and mitigate the risk of corruption and fraud
Info on corruption and fraud in aid projects