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UPDATE!! During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Fraudulent Activities Become Evident
With isolation caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, surviving businesses have discovered fraudulent activities (Read more). Business owners have had time to review their business activities, CPA’s continue to work on the company books and reconcile bank accounts. They...
The Disgruntled Bookkeeper
Income tax evasion and fraud occur daily in the United States, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) studies show that the largest arena of fraud is the small solely-owned business. The average citizen receives wages or a salary and taxes are withheld, therefore their...
Asset Misappropriation by Credit Card Fraud
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recently issued its Report on Fraud to the Nation for 2014. The report cites three major areas of occupation fraud: asset misappropriation, corruption, and financial statement fraud. “Small businesses are both...
Asset Misappropriation by Check Fraud
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners recently issued its Report on Fraud to the Nation for 2014. The report cites three major areas of occupation fraud: asset misappropriation, corruption, and financial statement fraud. “Small businesses are both...
The Difficulties of Dying With and Without a Will
Decedent Dies Intestate It is important to know the laws in the state in which you reside to understand your position involving a death in the family and to avoid the frustration and confusion that results. Take time for family matters and the funeral. Most...
Why Did My Business Partner Steal from Me?
Experience has shown that individuals steal from their business partners for a number of reasons including to support a habit including drugs, gambling, women. But the main reason is greed for money and easy access to the proceeds of the business when control systems...
Collusion Between Controller and IT Staff Results in Embezzlement
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners “Report to the Nations – 2014 Global Fraud Study” reveals that there are “Red Flags” to be considered when a business is experiencing financial difficulties or things just don’t feel right, including: the suspect was a...
Ponzi Scheme Characteristics
In the past I was fortunate enough to investigate many fraud schemes including a number of investment Ponzi schemes, including: clothing and apparel, foreign currency exchange, promissory notes, oil and gas royalty limited partnerships, and real estate limited...
Ponzi Schemes of Greed Continue During the Corona Virus
The following is a follow up to a June 2020 article issued by Sage Investigations, LLC, regarding Ponzi Schemes. https://www.sageinvestigations.com/articles/why-do-we-continue-to-see-ponzi-schemes-in-the-news/ According to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s...
Beware of Caregivers
A study published in Public Policy & Aging Report (1) finds, “financial exploitation of older adults and diminished financial capacity results from age-related cognitive impairments—both pose major economic threats. “ The author continues, "The problem is...
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Edmond J. Martin
(512) 659-3179
edmartin@sageinvestigations.com