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LA Woman Sentenced for $2.3M COVID Loan Fraud—a Los Angeles woman tried to outsmart forensic accountants and the feds but failed. Lilian I. Golestan secured $2.3 million in COVID relief using fake documents, inflated payrolls, and creative math. She even tried to claim an extra $3.6 million in employee retention credits, proving some people don’t know when to quit. How did forensic accountants crack the case? Follow the money!  Payroll discrepancies? Yep, they found ‘em. Turns out, claiming you have […]

The Invoice Doppelgänger: How to Spot and Prevent Invoice Fraud in Your Business.  Invoice fraud is a growing concern for businesses everywhere, and it’s only getting worse. In fact, companies lose billions every year to this classification of fraud. One of the most problematic forms of this scheme is what’s called the “invoice doppelgänger.” Essentially, fraudsters use clever tactics to mimic real invoices and trick businesses into paying them. The worst part? They’re getting really good at it. So, how