Fraud includes misrepresentation with the intention of deceiving. Fraud is very real and is an expensive problem these days and it could cause not just loss of money but of life as well and serious injuries. A fraud investigation will try to determine whether a fraud takes place and tries to get evidence if it has occurred.

In a fraud investigation, it starts with meeting between the client and the investigator. The person who organizes the investigation will explain to investigators the reason why he or she suspects fraud has occurred and provide any evidence. The investigator will use the information to get more evidence and more facts. Moreover, the investigator could use asset searches, surveillance, employee investigations, background checks and other kinds of methods to get to the bottom of it.

There are various types of fraud investigations and crimes that are related to fraud. Insurance frauds for instances will try to uncover those who make false claim to claim insurance money. In some instances, these kinds of investigations also uncover insurance companies who refuse to honor legitimate claims. On the one hand, it also uncovers employees trying to claim compensation unrightfully for injuries that they do not have.