Behavioral Red Flags of Occupational Fraud

These are the red flags to look for if you're concerned about fraud. They apply to large and small businesses. The first 5 flags are the most common. 

1. Living Beyond Means
2. Financial Difficulties
3. Control Issues/ Unwillingness to Share Duties
4. Unusually Close Association with Vendor/Customer
5. Wheeler-Dealer Attitude
6. Divorce/ Family Problems
7. Irritability, Suspiciousness, or Defensiveness
8. Addiction Problems
9. Refusal to Take Vacations
10. Past Employment-Related Problems
11. Complained About Inadequate Pay
12. Excessive Pressure from Within Organization
13. Past Legal Problems
14. Instability in Life Circumstances 
15. Excessive Family/Peer Pressure for Success
16. Complained About Lack of Authority