LearningCat: The Fraud Triangle

Rationalization in the Fraud Triangle
Everyone likes to think that they are living their life with honesty. But the truth is that everyone has their own breaking edge. Fraud happens more often than we realize, and it’s not just about some mysterious character in the shadows. It can happen in offices, businesses, or even at home. This is where the […]
Opportunity in the Fraud Triangle
Fraud isn’t just some random accident—it’s a result of certain conditions coming together. The Fraud Triangle, a concept introduced by criminologist Donald Cressey, breaks down the three major factors that fuel fraud: motivation, rationalization, and opportunity. While motivation (that push to commit fraud) and rationalization (the excuse to justify it) play their parts, opportunity is […]
Motivation in the Fraud Triangle
Organizations face many frauds that cost them millions every year. It is a big trouble for the running businesses as well as for individuals. But the basic question arises: why does fraud happen in the first place? To understand this better, the method of the fraud triangle was established by criminologist Donald Cressey in the […]