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Blevins Associates Consulting Helping Southern California businesses identify fraud risks, strengthen internal controls, and investigate concerns.

Practical guidance for dental practices, law firms, financial services organizations, and other small businesses.

14/08/2026

She stole more than $8.5 million from her employer.

But what happened after she got caught may be the most interesting part of the story.

This week's Fraud Friday is a reminder that discovering suspected fraud doesn't necessarily mean it's over.

Secure the accounts. Preserve the evidence. Get independent help.

12/08/2026

It really can be all fun and games.

Just make sure nobody has enough control to make your money disappear while everyone else is having fun. 😎

Trust is important. Controls are better.

What's hiding in your Miscellaneous Expense account?Most businesses have one.Most are completely legitimate.But vague ac...
07/08/2026

What's hiding in your Miscellaneous Expense account?

Most businesses have one.

Most are completely legitimate.

But vague accounting categories deserve occasional scrutiny because they can become convenient places to hide transactions that nobody regularly reviews.

This week's Fraud Friday looks at a California case where prosecutors allege more than $7 million was concealed using broad expense categories.

🎥 Watch below.

Trust is not an internal control.

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that you should only call a fraud examiner after you've proven fraud.In real...
05/08/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is that you should only call a fraud examiner after you've proven fraud.

In reality, most business owners call because something just doesn't feel right.

That's often the best time to ask questions.

You don't need proof to have a confidential conversation.

Trust is not an internal control.

Could one employee tell you your company was running out of money — and you'd have no independent way to know whether it...
24/07/2026

Could one employee tell you your company was running out of money — and you'd have no independent way to know whether it was true?

That's one of the lessons from this week's Fraud Friday involving an Anaheim controller who stole more than $3 million.

Business owners don't need to do their own bookkeeping. They do need independent visibility into their money.

Trust is not an internal control.

23/07/2026

For a few seconds there, I almost felt like a rock star. 😂

Yeah... I wish.

I’ll stick with helping business owners protect what they’ve built. I’m probably better at that anyway.

22/07/2026

Every once in a while, it’s good not to take yourself too seriously.

No, I’m definitely not a rock star. 😂

But I do love what I do — helping business owners understand fraud risk and protect what they’ve worked hard to build.

Sometimes it’s okay to have a little fun along the way.

Cheers!

— Michael

🚨 What would you do?Imagine arriving at work Monday morning and finding an anonymous note on your desk.It claims an empl...
03/07/2026

🚨 What would you do?

Imagine arriving at work Monday morning and finding an anonymous note on your desk.

It claims an employee may be stealing from your company.

Do you ignore it?

Do you confront the employee?

Or do you quietly begin gathering the facts?

This is exactly the kind of situation I discuss in today's video.

One of the biggest mistakes business owners make is assuming they have to immediately decide whether the accusation is true or false.

You don't.

You need to determine whether there's enough objective information to justify taking the next step.

Sometimes anonymous tips uncover significant occupational fraud.

Sometimes they don't.

Either way, they deserve a thoughtful, professional response—not assumptions.

If you've ever wondered how an experienced fraud examiner approaches a situation like this, I think you'll find this video helpful.

https://youtu.be/_SJhvf2rDQ4?si=8Ali1SWTOOCUef2K

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Have you ever faced an anonymous allegation in your business?

These refunds looked normal…But they weren’t.That’s how fraud actually happens.Not obvious.Not dramatic.Just small trans...
24/04/2026

These refunds looked normal…

But they weren’t.

That’s how fraud actually happens.

Not obvious.
Not dramatic.
Just small transactions… over time.

👇 Watch the case

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