Fraud Solutions

Fraud steals: It depletes resources and undermines culture.

VLS Fraud Solutions was established specifically to help our clients in combating fraud in the workplace. Our services were developed and are conducted by our multi-disciplinary team of fraud experts (CPA's, Certified Internal Auditors, Certified Fraud Examiners and former law enforcement investigators including the FBI). Our services are designed to promote a fraud-free workplace and include the following:

Fraud Risk Check-Up
Experts providing you with a powerful test of your organization's fraud health.
Proven success for early identification of risks with a learning and educational process; an easy, affordable method to identify gaps in your fraud program; the opportunity to fix "potential fraud problems" early; and an opportunity to establish relationships with fraud experts.

Fraud Alert Hotline
An effective, safe and confidential reporting mechanism that promotes ethical behavior.
(1-888), 24-hour anonymous hotline and 24-hour anonymous website; sign-up for subscription to the hotline; a proven fraud prevention and detection measure; "information" interviews by trained experts; immediate alert advisory and analysis for each call; report summary and implications of all calls; timely investigation, if appropriate; initial training for employees and managers.

Fraud Investigation
Effective investigative methods, thorough report of findings, and sensitive to protecting a positive work environment.
Investigation plan and objectives designed specifically to your situation; discreet handling of sensitive inquiry; thorough report of findings (fraud determination, mode and method of fraud, identification of perpetrator, quantify fraud loss, weaknesses of internal control, and how to improve controls); computer forensics; liaison with law enforcement, attorneys and regulatory agencies; expert witness testimony; assistance with insurance recovery; and on-site crisis management.

Ethics and Fraud Awareness Workshop Series
Establishing a frontline fraud protection program in partnership with your organization.
This series of highly practical sessions delivers dramatic, real-life insights about fraud schemes and provides a clear understanding for establishing an effective fraud prevention and ethics program as the first line of defense in prevention, detection and stopping fraud.

Internal Control Advisors
When you need experts that identify red flags and install effective controls.
From internal control documentation, assessment and recommendations for improvement, to the monitoring of high risk areas, performing internal audit functions, using technology tools for internal audit functions, and developing and implementing your fraud and code of ethics policies.