One of the reasons many home buyers fall victim to scam artists is that there are so many different types of real estate scams. It’s...

The occurrences of fraud or embezzlement in homeowners' associations are prevalent. HOA fraud isn’t exclusive to just board members....

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...

For those into Real Estate Syndications, here’s a website that deserves a look.  GoInvestClearly is a GP directory and review site as...

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

Are investors calling regarding their distributions or why financial reports haven’t been forthcoming? Recently, I investigated a matter...

An article by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) which appeared in their Fraud Magazine reminds us that targeted...

If you are a limited partner (LP) in a business where a general partner (GP) is possibly engaged in mismanagement, self-dealing,...

The desire to invest is shared by millions looking to turn their money into more money. Real estate is the obvious choice for many...

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...

Small companies that have fewer than 100 employees are the most susceptible to construction business fraud. In a Bento for business...

Beware of Real Estate Investment Training Courses and Seminars. For example, a Florida-based couple running a real estate coaching and...

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

Fraud is likely to happen in Real estate investment trusts better known as REITs when bad actors try to sell REIT investments which on...

The choice is yours. You can go with a syndication management team with a proven track record or one with little or no experience and a...

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

Crowdfunding is known for its advantages such as being a fast way to raise money, typically no upfront fees and for the most part, a...