'Fake president' fraud on the rise, Deloitte warns

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Organised criminals' latest advanced scheme mimics senior executives and forces hapless employees to sign over cash

Fraudsters are conning companies into parting with their hard-earned profits through a scam known as ‘fake president’ fraud, accounting giant Deloitte has warned. The firm has issued a warning t...

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