Fraud: The causes, typologies, monumental effects and combative measures

In this paper, an attempt was made to address the problem of fraud in our society. Definitions of fraud were given to explain its meanings to the understanding of the readers. Attempt was also made in highlighting and explaining the typologies of fraud which exist in the society and its causative factors were also examined. The monumental effects of fraud on the individuals, organizations and society at large were mentioned and thoroughly explained. The combative measure from the angles of protection and detection were also scrutinized. Finally, the paper recommends that corruption should be squarely tackled in our society and the combative measures should be adhered to by all the stakeholders, doing this, will go a long way in addressing the problem of fraud in our society.