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Candidate fraud prevention checklist: Safeguard your workforce strategy
In today’s remote AI world, a new challenge is emerging — candidate fraud. From falsified skills and locations to identity swapping and unauthorized outsourcing, these tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated — and harder to detect.
As the staffing industry adapts to these evolving threats, organizations must strengthen their fraud prevention strategies to safeguard operations, data, and compliance. Whether you're just starting to address this issue or already taking action, this checklist will help you evaluate your current safeguards and identify areas for improvement.
Scoring guidance
- Mostly checked: You're ahead of the curve — look for areas to tighten integration and monitoring.
- Some checked: You’re on your way — prioritize improvements to supplier oversight and identity checks.
- Few or none checked: Start building foundational policies and tools now to reduce exposure.
Candidate fraud techniques
Candidate fraud techniques are constantly evolving, but with the right awareness, tools, and processes, your organization can stay ahead of the threat. Use this checklist as a starting point and take proactive steps toward building a more secure, fraud-resistant workforce.