From falsified bank statements to fictitious vendors and cash skimming, dishonest employees can find countless ways to steal from their employers. Brian Bean, executive claims consultant at R&R Insurance Services, says employee theft affects businesses of all sizes and industries.
“Rule No. 1 is any employee can steal — new, long-term, a trusted friend who was an employee. I’ve talked to people who said, ‘This guy was a friend of mine, and he stole from me,’” Bean says. Even family-owned businesses aren’t immune to employee theft.“Family steals from you just like everybody else,” Bean says. “Essentially, it could be anyone that’s
