Fraud Prevention Services
Fraud could financially cripple your company, or even put you out of business. That’s why at Sawtooth Forensics, LLC, we are here to prevent financial loss from happening to you.
Fraud Prevention Training
We offer short training sessions, both live and online, to train your staff on ways to protect themselves and your company from fraud.
Providing internal controls for your accounting and finance team
Producing passwords hackers can't crack
Detecting phishing and other email scams
Teaching how not to get duped by "tech support" imposters
Internal Control Evaluation and Fraud Risk Assessment
Solid internal controls are your first line of defense against fraud. By making sure fraud is detectable, effective internal controls are your best deterrent against fraud. We show you how to guard your company against would-be criminals:
Accounts Receivable Fraud
Expense Account Fraud
Payroll Fraud
Financial Misstatements
Cash Thefts
Background Checks
Screening employees, especially those for positions of trust, is a tricky legal thicket. Rejecting an applicant for something in a background check can lead to discrimination in hiring lawsuits.
The best way to protect yourself is to have a third party conduct a background check for you. They can provide you with the assurance that there is a legitimate and legal basis for your hiring decisions.
We search local and national records, social media, education records, and more to make sure your prospective employees aren't hiding something from you.
Fraud Hotline
Over 40% of all detected frauds—more than twice as many as the next common detection source—come from tips.
We provide our clients with a confidential, secure hotline for reporting possible fraud or other inappropriate behavior.
Having this hotline not only provides you protection from fraud, but is also a best practice against claims of sexual harassment, employee abuse, or other charges of discrimination.
Fraud Investigation, Prosecution, and Recovery
It's happened! You are the victim of fraud. Now what?
Fraud Investigation
Our Certified Fraud Examiners are trained to conduct complete, thorough, and legally defensible investigations. These investigations can include document collection and analysis, computerized fraud detection, and in-depth interviews.
We make sure that all interviews of suspects, witnesses, and informants are conducted to comply with applicable laws and without violating individual rights.
Fraud Recovery
Sadly, when perpetrators of fraud are caught, in most cases, much of the funds they have stolen are lost—loan sharks were paid off, or the cash has been squandered on trinkets, travel, or vice.
Even so, significant recovery is also usually possible. Hidden funds can be recovered. Cars, houses, and other assets can also be traced and sold, and perpetrators will usually offer restitution to minimize their potential punishments.
Workouts and Turnarounds
Interim Management
In rare cases, existing management is not up to the task, has committed fraud, or has lost the trust of its creditors. Sawtooth Forensics, LLC provides interim, on-site management, such as:
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Restructuring Officer, Receiver or Similar Roles
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Controller Positions
Manufacturing Management: Plant Manager and Material Manager
Bankruptcy Planning and Support
Pre-Filing Preparation
First Day Filings
Plans of Reorganization and Disclosure Statements
Ongoing Financial Reporting
Negotiation With Creditors and Other Stakeholders
Consult With Our Fraud Examiners
We always provide the right tools to prevent perpetrators from damaging your finances. Contact us at Sawtooth Forensics, LLC to learn more about our services.