Ten suspects. $8.6 million.
It was Ethan Cross.
Not the nervous one. Not the outsider. The CEO. The one with the signature on every approval, the access to every account, and the authority to make sure nobody looked twice.
Three years. Fourteen transactions. Shell vendors that existed on paper and nowhere else.
We made the case up. The method? That part is real.
Did you call it? forensicrestitution.com/the-missing-8million
#TheMissing8Million #ForensicAccounting #FraudInvestigation #ACFI
FORENSIC-IQ: KNOWLEDGE QUEST
CFE · AML · ACFI
► Catch fraudsters before they catch you
► Earn XP on every correct call
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Built by a practising CFE with 30 years of real investigation experience.
Launching soon. Tag someone who needs to start studying. 👇
COMING SOON!
What if compliance training didn’t feel like punishment?
We’re building an interactive forensic exam readiness simulator designed for:
✔ AML Certifications
✔ ACFE / CFE Preparation
✔ Fraud & Compliance Training
Built by real forensic investigators and fraud experts.
Think:
🧠 Skill testing
🏆 Leaderboards
🔍 Real-world fraud scenarios
⚡ Interactive learning
📈 Progress tracking
No boring slides.
No “click next to continue.”
No soul leaving your body during training.
Just smarter preparation.
“To claim your award, please remit $295 for your feature, certificate, and digital badge.”
There it is. Recognition, with a price tag.
You get the email.
“Congratulations, you’ve been selected as a Top 100 Professional…”
If you didn’t apply…
If you weren’t assessed…
If you have to pay…
It’s not an award. It’s marketing.
You’ve been “selected” for an award…
you never applied for 👀
New episode of TheFWord now up! Accountants vs. forensic accountants: Do you know the difference?
#Fraud #ForensicAccountant #TheFWord
WEEK 2! Join our interactive case study based on how fraud actually unfolds in real organisations.
Clues will be released gradually and are intentionally not linked to individuals early on, mirroring how real investigations unfold and why fraud is so often missed.
Would you spot what others missed, start here: 👉 forensicrestitution.com/the-missing-8million
WEEK 2 | Join our interactive investigation based on how fraud actually unfolds in real organisations.
Clues will be released gradually and are intentionally not linked to individuals early on, mirroring how real investigations unfold and why fraud is so often missed.
Would you spot what others missed, start here: 👉 forensicrestitution.com/the-missing-8million
Join our interactive case study based on how fraud actually unfolds in real organisations. If $8.6 million went missing without detection, it likely didn’t look like fraud.
THE CASE IS NOW OPEN: THE MISSING $8.6 MILLION Aurora Renewables Inc.
Mid-market infrastructure company. Over 18 months
• $8.6 million disappeared
• No single large transfer
• No obvious theft
• Operations continued
• Bonuses were paid
• Auditors signed off
A whistleblower triggered a forensic review.
Your task: identify who orchestrated the fraud, and how it stayed hidden.
In partnership with the ACFI
Start investigating now >> forensicrestitution.com/the-missing-8million
Fraud follows patterns. We know how to spot them.
At Forensic Restitution, we see what others miss and act fast.
If something feels off, it probably is.
Need an expert? Get in touch.
#BusinessFraud
🍁 This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for every client, every case, and every moment we’ve helped make things right.
Here’s to truth, trust, and teamwork - and to you! 🙌
Ai scams, does Brad Pitt really need your help?
💸 Think the money’s gone for good? Think again.
Forensic restitution is like financial detective work… but with receipts, spreadsheets, and the sweet sound of justice. If you’ve been left picking up the pieces after financial misconduct, it’s time to talk.
Because finding the truth is good.
Getting restitution? Even better.
It’s Fraud Friday, and we’re serving up red flags.
Let’s talk manual journal entries, the shady kind.
📌 Last-minute entries
📌 No docs, no trail
📌 No clear business reason
If it smells fishy, it probably is. This is prime real estate for fraudsters trying to cook the books before month-end.
You don’t need X-ray vision, just a forensic mindset.
Spot it. Stop it.
#FraudFriday
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
Today, we celebrate the spirit of this country - resilience, integrity, and community.
Whether you’re firing up the grill, watching fireworks, or simply taking a well-earned break, here’s to a safe and joyful holiday. At Forensic Restitution, we’re proud to support Canadian businesses with the same values this day stands for.
Enjoy the day—and we’ll be back soon with more insights (and fraud red flags to watch for).
How Executives Manipulate Financial Statements for Personal Gain
Ever wondered how a company that looks successful on paper suddenly collapses?
In our latest episode of The F Word Podcast, Dave Oswald (with over 30 years in forensic accounting) explains how executives can manipulate financials to serve their own interests - and how it often goes unnoticed for years.
📈 Inflate earnings to beat analyst expectations?
💸 Cash in stock options before the truth comes out?
📉 Depress company value ahead of a management buyout?
It happens - and it’s subtle. Strategic. Long-term.
And it is fraud.
Think love hurts? Try finding out your ex hid a second bank account.
Forensic accountant Dave Oswald has spent over 30 years uncovering the financial games people play during divorce. From hidden assets to shady business valuations, he’s seen it all.
In this episode, renowned forensic accountant Dave Oswald shares expert insights into fraud risk assessments—a crucial process for identifying and stopping financial threats before they happen.
With over 30 years of experience uncovering complex fraud schemes, Dave reveals what most organizations miss—and how you can build a stronger, fraud-resilient business.
Learn:
✅ What a fraud risk assessment really involves
✅ Where most companies go wrong
✅ Real-life fraud cases and how they were uncovered
✅ Practical strategies to protect your business
✅ Dave’s expert advice for financial leaders and legal teams
This episode is a must-watch for executives, CEOs, lawyers, and finance professionals who want to strengthen their internal controls and protect what matters most.
🔔 Subscribe for more expert-led conversations on fraud prevention, forensic accounting, and corporate risk.
Think your biz is too small for fraud? Think again.
In this episode of The F Word (for Fraud), Dave Oswald breaks down fraud risk assessments—what they really are, and why skipping one could cost you.
Real talk, real stories, zero fear-mongering. Listen in before it’s you in the case study.
Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape
Tariff changes = new fraud risks. Are you prepared?
In our latest podcast episode, forensic expert Dave Oswald explains how shifts in global tariffs are being exploited by fraudsters — and what you need to watch out for.
From shady shipping practices to creative invoicing tricks, Dave shares real-life examples and simple ways to protect your business.
🎧 Listen now: "Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape"
📌 Perfect for business owners, finance teams, and anyone involved in international trade.
👉 Stay smart. Stay protected.
#FraudAwareness #Tariffs #ForensicAccounting #BusinessTips #DaveOswald #Podcast #ProtectYourBusiness
Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape
Tariff changes = new fraud risks. Are you prepared?
In our latest podcast episode, forensic expert Dave Oswald explains how shifts in global tariffs are being exploited by fraudsters — and what you need to watch out for.
From shady shipping practices to creative invoicing tricks, Dave shares real-life examples and simple ways to protect your business.
🎧 Listen now: "Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape"
📌 Perfect for business owners, finance teams, and anyone involved in international trade.
👉 Stay smart. Stay protected.
#FraudAwareness #Tariffs #ForensicAccounting #BusinessTips #DaveOswald #Podcast #ProtectYourBusiness
Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape
Tariff changes = new fraud risks. Are you prepared?
In our latest podcast episode, forensic expert Dave Oswald explains how shifts in global tariffs are being exploited by fraudsters — and what you need to watch out for.
From shady shipping practices to creative invoicing tricks, Dave shares real-life examples and simple ways to protect your business.
🎧 Listen now: "Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape"
📌 Perfect for business owners, finance teams, and anyone involved in international trade.
👉 Stay smart. Stay protected.
#FraudAwareness #Tariffs #ForensicAccounting #BusinessTips #DaveOswald #Podcast #ProtectYourBusiness
Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape
Tariff changes = new fraud risks. Are you prepared?
In our latest podcast episode, forensic expert Dave Oswald explains how shifts in global tariffs are being exploited by fraudsters — and what you need to watch out for.
From shady shipping practices to creative invoicing tricks, Dave shares real-life examples and simple ways to protect your business.
🎧 Listen now: "Tariffs, Tricks & Traps: Uncovering Fraud in a Shifting Trade Landscape"
📌 Perfect for business owners, finance teams, and anyone involved in international trade.
👉 Stay smart. Stay protected.
#FraudAwareness #Tariffs #ForensicAccounting #BusinessTips #DaveOswald #Podcast #ProtectYourBusiness
Procurement fraud is costing businesses millions
Procurement fraud is costing businesses millions, often right under their noses. From fake vendors to insider collusion, the schemes are getting smarter… but so are the experts tracking them down.
In our latest episode of The F Word, we examine real-world cases and share what 🚩🚩🚩's to look out for before the damage is done. Tune in to learn how to protect your organization from the inside out.
#ProcurementFraud #ForensicAccounting #TheFWordPodcast #FraudPrevention #RiskManagement
The fundamentals of procurement fraud, part 1.
New video series now live: Dave Oswald breaks down the fundamentals of procurement fraud in clear, practical terms. Watch Part 1 to understand how these schemes typically work—and what to watch out for.
#ForensicRestitution #ProcurementFraud #FraudAwareness
Fraud isn’t just a corporate risk—it’s a human one.
Have you or someone close to you been targeted?
We’d love to hear your story. You never know who it might help.
#FraudAwareness
Pig butchering scams: no farms, just fraud.
Pig butchering scams: no farms, just fraud. They fatten you up with fake investments—then take everything. Watch to see how to spot the scam before you’re on the chopping block.
#FraudPrevention #ScamAwareness #pigbutcheringscam
Love is in the air… but so are scams! 💕💘
This Valentine’s Day, don’t let your heart (or wallet) get stolen! 💔💸 Romance scams are on the rise, with fraudsters sweet-talking their way into people’s lives—and bank accounts. If your online crush is asking for money, dodging video calls, or love-bombing you too soon… 🚩🚩🚩
Stay safe, stay skeptical, and remember: true love doesn’t come with a wire transfer request.
🚨 $177 MILLION. WHAT SHOULD WE REALLY BE GETTING? 🚨
67 Lamborghinis? School meals for 354,000 children? Or actual infrastructure? Instead, it's going to one underpass. 🤔
On The F Word, we’re exposing the truth behind the Burloak Underpass and its shocking price tag, asking the tough questions that Oakville taxpayers deserve answers to.
🎧 Don’t miss this episode—where fraud, finance, and your money collide. 👉 Episode drops Thursday, the 30th. Subscribe now and hear what Metrolinx doesn’t want you to know! Link in bio
🚨 $177 MILLION. WHAT SHOULD WE REALLY BE GETTING? 🚨
🚨 $177 MILLION. WHAT SHOULD WE REALLY BE GETTING? 🚨
67 Lamborghinis? School meals for 354,000 kids? Or actual infrastructure?
Instead, it’s going to one underpass. 🤔
On The F (fraud) Word, we expose the truth behind the Burloak Underpass and its shocking price tag. We're asking the tough questions that Oakville taxpayers deserve answers to.
👉 Episode drops this Thursday, the 30th. Subscribe now and hear what Metrolinx doesn’t want you to know! https://linktr.ee/forensicrestitution
#TheFWord #Fraud #BurloakUnderpass
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️
Ever heard the saying, "The nicest guy in the room might be the most dangerous"? This week on The F (Fraud) Word, we uncover the jaw-dropping story of “Calvin Holmes,” a charming fraudster who used his wit and charisma to steal from his company—right under everyone’s noses. 😱
Join host Indianna and fraud expert Dave Oswald as they reveal how trust and charm can be a fraudster’s greatest weapon. Learn the red flags and steps your business can take to stay protected.
🔗 Listen now: On our website or https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9hf4j-179b763
🎉 Welcome to 2025! 🎉
The books are clean, the pages are blank, and the possibilities are endless.
✅ Resolution #1: Stay ahead of the curve.
✅ Resolution #2: Keep things transparent (no hidden assets here).
✅ Resolution #3: Double-check everything—just like we always do.
Wishing you a year full of balance (in life and in spreadsheets), success, and fewer surprises than a suspicious transaction report!
Here’s to a bright and fraud-free 2025 🥂✨
Happy New Year! 🎆
🎬 Fraudsters on Film: Our Top 5 Fraud-Themed Movies for the Holidays! 🎄🍿
Everyone’s out of office, the emails are quiet, and it’s the perfect time to dive into some fraud-tastic movies! Here are our top picks for holiday viewing:
1️⃣ The Wolf of Wall Street - Because nothing says fraud like luxury yachts and penny stocks gone wrong.
2️⃣ Catch Me If You Can ✈️🔍 - Leonardo DiCaprio as the ultimate con artist? Yes, please.
3️⃣ The Big Short 📉🏠 - Learn how the 2008 financial crisis unfolded (and maybe cry a little).
4️⃣ Office Space - Fraud with a side of flair—and a stapler!
5️⃣ American Hustle - Glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of cons.
What’s your go-to fraud-themed movie? Drop it in the comments below! 🎥✨
#FraudOnFilm
