WEB LETTER: Understanding How Problem Gambling Fits Into the Fraud Triangle

November 12th to the 18th is International Fraud Awareness Week. This is an important topic for anyone who is experiencing or knows someone who is suffering from compulsive gambling. Problem gambling is a progressive disorder. Without seeking recovery, it gets worse over time. When a disordered gambler gets to the point of being out of control and out of money, he or she may resort to committing illegal acts in order to finance continued gambling and feed the addiction.

Have you ever heard of the Fraud Triangle? Read the November Web Letter to learn how problem gambling lines up with this concept developed to model conditions that lead to a higher risk of fraud for organizations. This edition also covers the Legal Resources available through the 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine!