- November 13, 2026
Proving Income in Family Law Cases – Fraud Files Blog
In divorce and child support cases, one party may attempt to hide income and assets to deprive the spouse or children of their rightful support.
Multi-Level Marketing Companies are Pyramid Schemes – Fraud Files Blog
I often hear: “Pyramid schemes are illegal! If XYZ Company was a pyramid scheme, the government would shut them down!” Yes, pyramid schemes are illegal.
Using a Forensic Accountant in Tax Cases (Civil or Criminal) – Fraud Files Blog
Why should a taxpayer use the services of a forensic accountant when being audited or under criminal investigation? Tracy Coenen talks about the expertise a
Management Override of Internal Controls – Fraud Files Blog
Some companies think they are protected against employee fraud because they have strong internal controls. Often, that’s the case. Good controls mean the rules are
Judgment of Management and Financial Statement Fraud – Fraud Files Blog
With thousands of detailed accounting rules, how can there be financial statement fraud? There are areas of the financial statements that rely heavily on the
Using Income Tax Data in Family Law Cases – Fraud Files Blog
Income tax returns and supporting information such as W-2s and pay stubs are the most common and basic documents which evidence income in family law
Personal Red Flags of Fraud – Fraud Files Blog
As victims of occupational fraud reflect on crimes committed against their companies, they wonder if there were any signs that a fraud was occurring. They
All About Brett LaChappelle – Fraud Files Blog
Brett LaChappelle has presented himself in recent years as a life coach, church leader, and community volunteer. His self-written biographies describe him as a recreation
Documents in Investigate Business Interests – Fraud Files Blog
When a spouse owns a business, it can create some of the most complicated financial issues in a divorce. It is extremely important to dive
Five Common Fraud Myths – Fraud Files Blog
I’ve been investigating fraud for over 25 years. When I first started, financial fraud wasn’t a big topic. In fact, most people had never heard