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The average cost of a fraud investigation can vary depending on the underlying circumstances.  Please Contact Us today to schedule a free consultation. 

 

 

Methods of Fraud in Small Business

  • The most common fraud disbursement scheme is a billing scheme
  • The most common anti-fraud measure among victim organizations was the use of external audits
  • Billing schemes
  • Expense reimbursement schemes
  • Check tampering
  • Cash larceny
  • Payroll schemes
  • Wire transfers
  • Register disbursement
  • Inventory theft
  • Financial statement fraud
  • Corruption schemes

Median Loss of Revenues

Based upon actual fraud case studies reported, 23% of small businesses with revenues from $1 million to $10 million per year have a median fraud loss of $155,000  The initial detection of occupational fraud in a small business is by a tip.  The second detection of fraud is by accident.  Fraud is much easier to prevent than to detect.

Workers Compensation Red Flags

  • Disgruntled employees
  • Employees who are difficult to contact
  • Claims filed by new employees
  • Injuries that occur without witnesses
  • Different accounts of the actual accident
  • Accidents that occur on Fridays or Mondays

Trust /Estate Fraud: If you are concerned that your Trustee, whether it is your Accountant or an Appointed Bank or Third party  has not properly handled your trust fund account and need an investigation on the distribution of money, Please contact us for a free consultation

 

 
 

 

 

 

   
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