Health is a factor in older adults’ getting scammed

People age 50 to 80 who are in worse mental or physical health are more likely to experience fraud than others their age, a poll suggests.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Nov. 15, 2023 ~8 min

New method detects food fillers

A new method can pick up on food adulteration, such as the addition of unlabeled palm oil to pre-grated parmesan cheese.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
March 2, 2023 ~5 min


Family photos at work curb fraud and unethical activity

When employees display photos of their friends and family at work, they're less likely to engage in fraud or unethical behavior, researchers say.

Jill Young Miller-Washington U. • futurity
Aug. 21, 2020 ~5 min

Financial targets make CFOs less likely to disclose fraud

CFOs do a good job detecting fraud. But that doesn't mean they're willing to report it—especially when pressure to meet a financial target is on the line.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Feb. 10, 2020 ~4 min

Test for organic produce detects food fraud

The current method for detecting fraudulently labeled organic produce detects pesticides. This new approach promises greater accuracy by focusing elsewhere.

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
Aug. 28, 2019 ~4 min

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