Scammers steal $28 billion a year from Americans over 60, an AARP study estimated. The FBI says scams are growing more sophisticated, more prevalent, and especially preying on vulnerable older people. The AP reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
How to avoid theft and fraud of church funds
We all want to believe that everyone who volunteers to count the offering at church is above taking from the till, but humans are imperfect. In this blog post startCHURCH lists some ways to reduce temptation and help keep church money safer. (Photo: Acousticgirl, Creative Commons)
Stealing God’s Money: Prevent Theft
You see the headlines with alarming regularity: Pastor X was using church money for personal uses. Or Treasurer Y was embezzling money from the congregation. Or even, Offering Collector Z was slipping loose bills from the plate into his pocket. Here are ways to prevent theft and fraud, from AG Financial Solutions. (Photo: Pongsajapan, Creative […]
Financial Controls Protect Church Offerings
Churches can be easy targets for thieves, but by taking some simple, commonsense steps church leaders can prevent protect their church from being victimized, says this excellent article from Brotherhood Mutual Insurance, part of the company’s extensive Safety Library. (Photo by Rob Pongsajapan, used by Creative Commons license. Thanks!)
