Application and employment fraud are on the rise—and tech companies are prime targets. One-third of applicants today may not be who they claim to be, with falsified credentials, fabricated work histories, or even stolen identities making their way past traditional screening. Once inside, some employees exploit insider access, take valuable knowledge to competitors, or disappear altogether. In this session, Timothy Khoo-Jones will uncover the latest trends in hiring fraud, explain how these schemes bypass existing systems, and share practical strategies to detect and prevent deception before it damages your business. You’ll leave with actionable tools to tighten your hiring process, safeguard your culture, and protect your intellectual property.
Takeaways:
- Spot the early warning signs of fraudulent applications before the interview stage.
- Implement verification tools and processes that go beyond résumé and LinkedIn checks.
- Reduce the risk of insider fraud with smart onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding practices.
- Build a cross-functional fraud prevention plan that involves HR, IT, and legal.
