2025: Fresh Approaches to Investigations
Download MP3 In this episode, we dive into the significant developments and trends in forensic investigations and financial fraud in 2025. Here's what you can expect:
- Common Types of Fraud:
- Financial fraud, Ponzi schemes, online scams, and crypto scams.
- Probate fraud, family law fraud, divorce case fraud, and embezzlement.
- Pig Butchering Scams:
- Scammers engage victims through social media platforms, pretending to be friends or associates.
- They manipulate victims psychologically, enticing them to invest money with promises of high returns.
- Victims are often asked for initial small investments, which escalate over time.
- What to do if you're a victim:
- File a case with the IC3 (part of the FBI) and your state's Attorney General via mail.
- Consider hiring a private investigator for asset and identity searches.
- Probate Fraud:
- Family members may try to steal assets from deceased relatives or those in conservatorship.
- Victims often don’t notice the fraud because of the trust within families.
- Some states are passing laws requiring audits of assets in probate cases.
- Recommendations:
- Perform full asset searches to ensure no one is tampering with the estate.
- For the executor of the estate, choose a non-relative (such as an attorney or accountant) who is bonded and provides regular reports.
- Divorce Fraud:
- Divorce cases are rife with potential scams, as people try to take advantage of the situation.
- Tip: If you have a family member with a will or trust, appoint a non-relative as the executor.
- Cyber Attacks:
- Cyber attacks will increasingly affect individuals, not just companies.
- Hackers can lock up passwords, bank accounts, and steal funds.
- Prevention: Explore cyber protection policies and services like RiskCoverage.com for defense options.
- Digital Forensics:
- Digital forensics is crucial in fraud, divorce, and embezzlement cases.
- Electronic devices, from phones to cars, store vital evidence that can be used to build your case.
- Devices can be remotely accessed to gather evidence, including routers and even old-school phones.
- Don’t overlook the power of digital forensics in uncovering hidden information.
- Conclusion:
- With new government involvement and technological advancements, there are more options to fight fraud and misconduct in 2025.
- Stay proactive, file your cases, and explore all evidence sources, including digital forensics.
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