No employer sets out to hire a dishonest worker, but the fact is it's often the most tenured and trusted employees who commit these crimes. No employer sets out to hire a dishonest worker, but the fact is that often the most tenured and trusted employees commit these crimes. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Imagine finding out that your bookkeeper was forging your signature and issuing herself illicit checks. Or that she was using the company credit card to pay personal bills or buy personal items.

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