Fraud-related pressures are divided into four main groups. They are:
a) Financial
b) Vices
c) Work-related
d) Opportunity
What are fraud-related pressures?
Fraud-related pressures comprise all those influences that may drive an individual to engage in fraudulent activities. These pressures are grouped into:
a) Financial are pressures coming from financial issues, like debts, expenses, or the desire for a higher standard of living.
b) Vices - are pressures that involve personal vices, like addiction or gambling, which may drive individuals to commit fraudulent activities to keep up with such habits.
c) Work-related - pressures like job dissatisfaction, fear of job loss, or intense competition, can contribute to fraudulent behavior in a workplace.
d) Opportunity - pressures arise when people perceive a chance to engage in fraudulent acts without detection.