Financial Fraud Investigations
Fraudulent sales or the illegal use of a company's funds can be detrimental to a business owner's finances. Detecting the source of financial fraud can be difficult for an untrained person to conduct. A private investigator can use remote and in-person analyses to determine illegal activities within a business.
The Exchange Of Information
An in-depth audit and accounting analysis will be conducted at the onset of an investigation. First, a private investigator will furnish a client with a list of essentials that they will need. This may include printed copies of financial records and online business transactions. The investigator will need to be informed about how long financial issues have been apparent. They will also need to know what type of business activities are conducted within a facility.
The audit and analysis could take a while to complete. If financial fraud is extensive and involves more than one party, an investigator will need to track the movements of each person who could possibly be involved in the scheme. Much of the legwork that an investigator completes can be conducted remotely. Remote services will prevent anyone from becoming suspicious about being monitored.
Additional Services
Colleagues, customers, vendors, and service technicians could all be part of a fraudulent scheme that is directly tied to a particular business. A private investigator will carefully monitor each person who could be part of illegal activity. They may conduct background reports. These reports can unveil past arrests and concerning behaviors that may link someone to a particular crime.
A business owner who suspects fraud may not be aware of the magnitude of the deception. They may be fairly certain that one or two people are tied to a crime, but unaware about how long the financial fraud has been occurring or the amount of money that has been tied to the crime. In some cases, a business owner may be ready to prosecute a person who has committed fraud, but be interested in first obtaining solid proof that they can use during a legal battle.
A private investigator will often wear normal street clothing when they are actively investigating a crime. They may wish to conduct interviews with the people who are potentially involved in a fraudulent case. An investigator may pose as a salesperson or a technician. This type of strategy will allow an investigator to enter a business and blend in with their surroundings.