2017 marked a defining moment for our firm.
This was the year we were assigned our first large-scale financial fraud investigation, involving multiple victims spread across three different states. The case exposed the growing sophistication of financial deception in the digital era, well before cryptocurrency became a widespread tool for criminals.
Because of the scope and complexity, our team was forced to elevate our internal structure. We developed investigative procedures that now form the backbone of our modern operations. These included:
• Source evidence verification to ensure all statements and documents matched real financial activity
• Communications timeline reconstruction, mapping every message, call, and transaction to establish a clear sequence of events
• Banking pathway documentation, following funds through multiple institutions and intermediaries
• Fraud pattern mapping, allowing us to identify shared behaviors, triggers, and likely offender profiles
This case reshaped our approach.
It taught us that large-scale fraud requires more than traditional PI work—it demands a forensic mindset, multi-source data validation, and a structured reporting framework. Those methods later became a natural fit when cryptocurrency fraud cases began appearing in 2018 and beyond.
For anyone facing a complex financial dispute today—whether involving wire transfers, online platforms, or digital assets—our team’s structured methodology remains the same. You can learn more about our investigative approach through our financial investigations practice.
If you believe you’ve been a victim of a coordinated scam or multi-party scheme, you can reach out for a confidential assessment at any time. Begin by contacting us so we can review your evidence and determine the next steps