Fraud, traditionally, is defined as follows:

"Where a person by deception, appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it."

It’s a definition that covers a multitude of sins; but all will involve some form of dishonest conduct, whether by act or omission, by making of false statements orally or in writing, and generally with the intention of obtaining property or benefit from another either for gain per se or to evade a debt or other liability.

Computers - as their rising prevalence in public, commercial and private use amply demonstrates – make life easier for everyone. Unfortunately, that includes the fraudster, for whom computers are immensely helpful in covering tracks, spiriting away assets, creating identities and obtaining unauthorised information – quite apart from the wealth of opportunity they present for targeting the systems themselves. Even more unfortunately, such criminals are quick to exploit vulnerabilities that emerge during the unavoidable interval when crime prevention techniques must catch up with technological advances.

CCC’s unique combination of computer expertise and experience in combating fraud can stop you becoming a victim. In addition to a comprehensive range of computer security solutions, our Corporate Fraud Investigation services help you deal appropriately and confidently with suspected or discovered cases of fraud. We have acted for clients in matters related to:

• Fraud investigation
• Asset tracing
• Status enquiries concerning individuals and companies
• Litigation and prosecution
• Dispute resolution
• Competitive intelligence and industrial espionage

And should the boot ever be on the other foot, with your organisation needing to furnish proof of good faith or legal compliance, we can identify and prepare your supporting evidence to the highest judicial standards.

Our experience is that investigations of this kind will often require the supplementary help of other, specialist services. Through longstanding professional relationships with a range of trusted partners we have access to authoritative expertise in:

• Covert Surveillance
• Electronic Sweeps
• Electronic Security surveillance
• Traditional (i.e. non-Computer) Forensic Services including: DNA testing; video/audio enhancing; fingerprinting; document and signature authentication; behavioural profiling

For more information regarding this particular service contact fraud@ccc-ltd.com.

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