How to Detect Kickbacks?

Most kickback schemes are detected through tips from honest or disgruntled co-workers or vendors.
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Simple background checks can confirm the following:
  1. Vendor ownership and valid employee identification number.
  2. Physical address and valid phone numbers.
  3. Website presence.

What are some examples of kickbacks?

When you bid on a job and job is awarded to you and you have to pay someone $1000 because your received the award, this $1000 payment is an example of a kickback. When you shoot off a gun and the recoil sends you staggering backwards from the force, this is an example of a kickback.

How do I stop the kickback scheme?

Here are a few ideas to lessen the risk of kickbacks:
  1. Require that sealed bids be opened in the presence of multiple people.
  2. Create a gratuities policy.
  3. Audit purchases over a certain dollar amount.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.