Why make use of Undercover Agents
Intelligence is power and in today’s era, risk intelligence security operations are becoming more important and the effective utilisation of information source is of vital importance One such source is Undercover operatives/Agents - Often referred to as undercover agents, impimpis, moles, spies etc Companies are often reluctant to make use of undercover agents claiming that it is an unnecessary cost, which unfortunately often results in a more expensive outcome. The real factors to be considered are: · Why is your organisation suffering losses? · Do you have dishonest employees in your organisation that may be causing your losses? · Do your security personnel prevent losses sufficiently and are they involved in criminal activities? · Does your organisation have sufficient internal control systems in place and arethey being complied with? · Do you know who to believe or trust in your organisation? The truth is: · During more difficult economic times,criminal activity increases. · Employee theft/Fraud cost billions annually and is increasing at an alarming rate. · Twenty (20) years ago main threats to businesses were external, now most risks are within organisation either by staff or with outsiders colluding with them. · Most employees don’t steal or commit fraud out of greed but rather due to pressure ( e.g.: expensive medical bills, drug or gambling habits) · Many business are affected or even fail due to the impact of internal theft or fraud · Statistics have proven that if an organisation is experiencing unexplained losses, employees are involved in 46% of all retail theft can be attributed to internal sources where the theft of products takes place by someone directly employed by the business (including staff contracted with another company, such as contract guards or cleaners). · Most organisations wrongly focus on external theft and spend 80% of their budget chasing 20% of the problem. · An international study showed that 79% of workers admit that they have or would consider stealing from their employers · Cameras and often underpaid and unloyal security personnel do not provide sufficient intelligence from within your workforce as to what’s happening within your workforce. · Statistics have proven that the increased spending on undercover agents is significantly less than the cost to remedy crime committed against businesses What undercover agents can provide: · Give Management an understanding of how unlawful/criminal acts are taking place and assist with identifying and isolating losses · Allow for evidence to be obtained of unlawful/criminal activities of employees. · Value to the overall risk profile of your business · Assist with the early warning system of risk identification · Provide a long time cost saving To find out more please contact BDI Investigations |
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