The no one-size-fits-all fraudster

George McKillop (+44 (0) 2078012400, gwm@haymarketrisk.com) is Managing Director of Haymarket Risk Management Ltd (www.haymarketrisk.com).

Too often, says George McKillop, we read articles in which fraudsters are categorised, e.g. “The typical insider is approaching middle age, has been with the same employer for over a decade, has frustrated career aspirations, believes they earn less than they deserve, and they feel under appreciated by their employer.” Whilst there is an element of truth in this, the common elements of a fraudster will always vary across continents, industries and cultures.