- December 5, 2025
Investigating Ponzi Schemes – Fraud Files Blog
You’ve heard news stories involving Ponzi schemes. Investment scams and Ponzi schemes are all too common, even thought consumers are warned about them regularly. Investors
Think Like a Thief – Fraud Files Blog
Fraud is committed by real people. They have real families and real jobs. They often are just like you and me. But what makes thieves
Bank Statements in a Divorce – Fraud Files Blog
When there are suspicions of hidden income or secret investments or bank accounts, an analysis of known bank accounts can reveal helpful details. Tracy Coenen
Sources of Information for Fraud Investigations – Fraud Files Blog
Without information, a fraud investigation goes nowhere. There are abundant sources of information on people and companies, and the availability of personal information on the
Damages in Securities Fraud Cases
Tracy talks about the types of damages that an expert may be asked to calculate in securities fraud cases, such as realized/unrealized gains on investments,
Red Flags of Occupational Fraud – Fraud Files Blog
When attempting to prevent corporate fraud, management must be aware of the warning signs and be willing to identify operational risk factors and implement effective
Fraud by Top Executives – Fraud Files Blog
It’s easy to assume that upper-level executives in companies with fraud scandals were always bad people. By assuming that they were inherently bad people, we
Preventing Fraud in a Law Practice – Fraud Files Blog
One of the last places you’d expect to find fraud is in a law practice. Like accounting, the practice of law is a profession in
Commit Fraud and Get Away With It – Fraud Files Blog
A little tongue-in-cheek take on committing fraud at work. No, I don’t really want you to commit fraud against your employer. I’m just trying to
Being an Expert Witness in Criminal Defense Cases – Fraud Files Blog
Defendants in criminal cases such as tax fraud, money laundering, or embezzlement often need forensic accountants to help evaluate complex financial situations. Should you provide