You must demonstrate financial need.  Our services are pro-bono for community members that are unable to afford the cost of a forensic accountant.

Victim and witness cooperation is essential to investigating the case.  This requires that the crime:

1. Occurred in the United States

2. Was reported to the local police agency

3. Loss was reported to financial institutions that hold affected accounts

4. Impacted a small business (less than $2m in annual revenues), a nonprofit, or a vulnerable individual

We request a description of the crime and the surrounding events, written in your own words.  Please also describe the information you have gathered and the steps you have taken to confirm that fraud has occurred and that you have incurred a financial loss.

After we receive your report, we will refer your case to the Education Affiliate nearest the location of the crime.  Each Education Affiliate contacts victims directly.

Experiencing fraud can leave anyone feeling deeply frustrated, angry, and fearful, and being a victim of fraud is an unfair and distressing situation that often shakes one’s sense of trust and security. Your feelings in the face of such an unfortunate event are understandable, and you are not alone in this! It’s important to take the time you need to process what happened, and remember there is support available to help you recover and move forward.