<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What tends to be traits, of the more successful embezzling schemes? Like the ones that are successful for years before being found out?
<|assistant|>
Successful embezzling schemes often share some common traits, such as a sophisticated cover-up, theft disguised as legitimate activity, deception of auditors and/or financial institution personnel, and detailed accounting records manipulated to conceal the theft. They often involve insiders with intimate knowledge of a system and are usually planned ahead of time with meticulous attention to detail and a focus on covering their tracks. Other characteristics that can contribute to a scheme’s success include: a complicit external accountant, the use of fraudulent entities or shell companies, payoffs and bribes, and cozy relationships with bank officers or other trusted parties.