According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Businesses lose an estimated $50 billion annually from employee theft. This government...

Property owners and others especially those residing in areas affected by Hurricane Helene are encouraged to remain cautious and vigilant...

Lisa Tormaschy, 51, of Dickinson, ND faces a Class A felony charge, according to court documents, for allegedly siphoning funds from the...

High-value projects and complex financial transactions associated with the construction industry have become particularly vulnerable to...

When it comes to subcontractor fraud, adhering to the following processes will have a demonstrative impact on those seeking to gain an...

Kroll offers a “Contractor’s Guide to Combating Construction Fraud” which drives home the importance of Fraud Prevention for construction...

While there are many types of employee fraud schemes, the most common types affecting construction companies include the following:  ...

Construction fraud is real!   Not only have homeowners become victims, but established construction companies as well. While we need to...

When it comes to your company’s fuel card, misuse and fraudulent activities can occur, especially when your company's vehicles are away...

It’s surprising to find that developers to include project owners exist who either don’t know or don’t understand what the “Right to...

Just as important as the due diligence process whether investing in real estate, construction or your own business, the importance of...

Real life example after example has proven that fraud is prevalent in both real estate and construction.  In fact, the ACFE reported in...

The following red flags are indicators that fraudulent activity may possibly exist within your company. While they are not absolute...

Companies in need of oversight can retain the services from Ipsen Due Diligence on a fixed fee basis. This means that we will visit your...

Three ideas come to mind when discussing vendor fraud in construction. Theft of course, false applications for payment and the changing...

A common form of construction fraud is through the substitution, removal or even the exaggeration of the amount of materials being used...

Looking for fictitious vendors but don't feel the need for a traditional and week(s) long audit? Jerry of Ipsen Due Diligence offers a...

The term "False Representation" has been described best as the catch-all category of contractor or construction fraud. While it can be...

The Certified Fraud Examiner can be your business partner especially when it comes to trial preparation, testimony, fraud prevention,...

In construction, fraud is as prevalent on the jobsite as it is from one's own employees, vendors, real and fake, and from material...