Are you covered? — Internal controls fight technology-related fraud

Description

Abstract: The ability to accept and make online payments and maintain databases with detailed profiles of constituents offers obvious benefits to nonprofits under constant time and money pressures. But it may also be subject to fraud attempts that can dodge traditional internal controls. This article discusses measures that are available to combat these risks. In particular, it shows how to prevent fraud when making or accepting online payments and explains how to protect cardholders’ privacy.