Fraud Detection

Fraud detection is at the heart of many family squabbles. Marital assets may be missing, hidden or dissipated during a divorce. An elderly parent’s children may be helping themselves to their inheritance early. A trustee, or trusted professional, may not be as “trusty” as originally thought and assets may have disappeared. Money manipulation within a family can irrevocably damage its structure. Elder care fraud is estimated to be over $2 billion dollars annually. These are issues that can, and do, affect everyone.

By working with a known paper trail we are experts in uncovering immoral or illegal behavior. Through the use of forensic accounting and fraud examination principals, evidence is gathered to put the pieces of the “financial puzzle” together so a true picture emerges.

Family fraud can include any of the following:

•     Misappropriation of Assets
•     Stealing Money or Property
•     Concealment or Fraudulent Behavior
•     Divorce Dissipation
•     Hiding Money or Property
•     Tax-Related Fraud
•     Forgeries and Questionable Documents
•     Mortgage Fraud
•     Insurance Fraud
•     Medicare Fraud

Fraud prevention is the second element to deterrence. Every week the blog on this website will discuss tips and techniques to prevent fraud from occurring in the first place. In most cases there are potential “red flags” that were missed before the fraud was detected. The sooner people recognize the warning signs the sooner it will be uncovered.