Certified Fraud Examination
CFE-Credentialed Investigators. Fraud Uncovered.
Encyphir's team includes Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs), credentialed by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). We investigate financial statement fraud, embezzlement, asset misappropriation, and corporate corruption. Our CFE investigators detect, document, and stop fraud.
The Credential
What Is a Certified Fraud Examiner?
The CFE designation is recognized by courts, corporations, and regulators as the benchmark for fraud investigation expertise. Our investigators hold this credential on every engagement. Findings are accurate and legally defensible.
ACFE Designation Details
- ACFE-Issued DesignationThe CFE credential is awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the world's largest anti-fraud organization with over 90,000 members in 180+ nations.
- Four Core DomainsCFEs are tested across Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention & Deterrence. This covers all key fraud disciplines.
- Higher Earnings RecoveryOrganizations that use CFEs recover significantly more fraud losses than those that don't. They also close cases faster, according to ACFE research.
- Court-Recognized ExpertiseCFE-led investigations produce documentation and reports that hold up to rigorous legal scrutiny, supporting civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and regulatory proceedings.
Our CFE Services
Fraud Investigation Services We Provide
Financial Statement Fraud
Detection and investigation of manipulated financial records, falsified accounting entries, revenue inflation, and concealed liabilities. We trace discrepancies from source documents through financial statements.
Asset Misappropriation
Investigation of theft, embezzlement, payroll fraud, expense reimbursement schemes, and billing fraud. This is the most common and damaging form of occupational fraud.
Corruption & Bribery Investigations
Uncovering conflicts of interest, vendor kickbacks, bid rigging, and other forms of corruption that undermine organizational integrity and create legal exposure.
Insurance Fraud
Staged accidents, inflated claims, workers' compensation fraud, and provider billing fraud. We document evidence that supports claim denial and, when warranted, criminal referral.
Corporate & Internal Investigations
Confidential internal investigations into employee misconduct, policy violations, suspected theft, and regulatory compliance failures, conducted with complete discretion.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
Our CFE investigators provide written expert reports, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony to support your legal team in civil and criminal fraud proceedings.
Fraud Investigation for Every Client
Our CFE-credentialed investigators serve a broad range of clients facing fraud-related challenges, from individuals to large corporations and the attorneys who represent them.
From Our Blog
Fraud Investigation Resources
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Fraud Prevention for Businesses: Internal Controls That Work
Asset Searches: How to Find Hidden Assets
Financial Due Diligence: What It Is and Why It Matters
Wire Fraud and Bank Fraud: What They Are and How They're Prosecuted
Money Laundering: How It Works and How It's Investigated
How to Spot Financial Fraud: Signs and Red Flags
Identity Theft and Corporate Fraud: What Businesses Need to Know
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE): What They Do and Why It Matters
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Other Services
Surveillance Operations
Covert and overt surveillance using professional equipment and proven tradecraft. Court-admissible video and photo documentation.
Background Investigations
Comprehensive screening with live interviews, credential verification, and proprietary source access beyond standard database searches.
Digital Forensics & OSINT
Computer, mobile, and online evidence investigation following strict chain-of-custody protocols for court admissibility.
Security Consulting
Corporate and residential security assessments, threat mitigation planning, and personnel risk management.
Training Services
Active shooter response, de-escalation, SB 553 workplace violence prevention, and First Aid certification.
Due Diligence
Pre-acquisition and business partner investigations combining database research, live interviews, and on-the-ground verification.
For Law Firms
Litigation support, witness location, evidence gathering, and expert testimony for attorneys and law firms.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Certified Fraud Examiner and why does it matter?
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) holds a credential awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the world's largest anti-fraud organization. The designation is recognized by courts, corporations, and regulators as the benchmark for fraud investigation expertise, and CFEs are tested across financial transactions and fraud schemes, law, investigation, and fraud prevention and deterrence.
Can a fraud examiner help me prove an employee is stealing?
Yes. Our CFE investigators handle asset misappropriation cases including theft, embezzlement, payroll fraud, expense reimbursement schemes, and billing fraud. Investigations are conducted with complete discretion and produce documentation that stands up in court and HR proceedings.
Will a fraud investigation report hold up in court?
CFE-led investigations produce court-admissible documentation with chain-of-custody protocols that withstand rigorous legal scrutiny. Our investigators also provide written expert reports, deposition testimony, and courtroom testimony to support civil and criminal fraud proceedings.
Do fraud investigators work for individuals or only for companies?
We serve both. Individuals and families facing suspected financial abuse, estate fraud, investment scams, or identity theft receive the same rigor we apply to corporate clients. Attorneys and law firms also engage us for evidence gathering, forensic reports, and expert testimony.
What should I do if I suspect fraud in my business?
Act quickly; every day fraud goes undetected, losses compound. Start with a free, confidential consultation so a CFE investigator can assess your situation, and call or text us 24/7 at (888) 965-5150. Most cases can start within 24 to 48 hours.
Suspect Fraud? Act Now.
Every day fraud goes undetected, losses compound. Our CFE-credentialed investigators are ready to confidentially assess your situation and build the strongest possible case. Initial consultations are 100% free.