Fraud Investigation
Most companies don’t realize that they are victims of fraud each day.
Fraud investigation involves a number of different services dependent on your specific situation, and featured on each page of this site. Our staff includes individuals that can help you avoid fraudulent financial transactions, bankruptcies, suspicious activities and embezzlements. Don’t be a victim. Call us at (800) 577-1080.
When you think of fraud, you may think of hardened criminals. You might think of Perry Mason. You might think "it’ll never happen to me". Actually, most companies don’t realize that they are victims of fraud each day.
Avoiding Fraud
The most common forms of employment fraud are theft, embezzlement and forgery. New businesses are particularly vulnerable to this type as they are trusting of their new hires. Be careful and do background checks as employment fraud can show many faces. Most employers don’t know they’ve been deceived until it’s too late, but there are red flags you can watch for. Lifestyle changes are one. Things to consider: falsifying records, petty theft, accounting misconduct, family partnerships which are not being audited. Surprisingly, errant executives account for the greatest financial losses. Protect your assets and safeguard your company. Do vigorous and thorough background checks.
Be aware. Be cautious. Be smart. Call us to help you complete quality internal controls. We’ll sort the truth from the fiction.
After the fraud has occured:
Do not be afraid or emabarassed if you've been had. Give us a call and let us help you determine a course of action.
How can Martin Investigative Services help with fraud investigation?
As former federal agents, our highly-trained consultants employ investigation and interrogation techniques that usually result in resolution of fraudulent activity, termination of untrustworthy employees, and criminal prosecution if necessary. At your request we will also undertake forensic accounting and information systems evaluations to uncover systemic issues contributing to fraud in your business and help to resolve them.
Upon request, we will coordinate our activities with your corporate counsel, auditors/accountants, and/or internal staff to corroborate evidence, evaluate documentation, mitigate risk, and formulate strategies to effectively deter similar activities in the future.
Internal investigations often uncover a variety of difficult and sensitive issues. Be assured that our consultants will maintain the utmost integrity in preserving client and employee confidentiality if desired.
National investigation services, California offices
Martin Investigative Services offers full-service investigation for corporations, businesses, celebrities, and other individuals across the United States and abroad. We are headquartered in Orange County, California, with offices in Newport Beach and Mission Viejo. We also have offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. Read more about Martin Investigative Services.
