The Fraud Files Blog


This blawg posts news anecdotes detailing accusations of fraud and discrimination.

Author: Tracy Coenen is a "nationally-recognized expert on fraud" at Sequence Inc.

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Recent Posts from The Fraud Files Blog


  • A review of Expert Fraud Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide

    My second book, Expert Fraud Investigation: A Step-by-Step Guide, was recently reviewed by my colleague Michael Goldman for The Value Examiner, the magazine published for the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. It’s read by…

  • Trouble keeping the books at TheStreet.com?

    It’s interesting to note that TheStreet.com (NASDAQ:TSCM) is apparently having trouble keeping its books, especially since Jim Cramer is one who loves to rant about companies with shoddy bookkeeping. It’s troubling, of course, because Cramer…

  • FTC taking action against Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc.

    Much to my surprise, the Federal Trade Commission appears to be taking action against Pre-Paid Legal Services (NYSE:PPD) for making misleading representations in connection with its Identity Theft Shield and Affirmative Defense Response System products.…

  • Overstock.com: The circus continues

    Sam Antar has often referred to Overstock.com and CEO Patrick Byrne as the gifts that keep on giving. And he sure is right! There is never a dull moment when it comes to wacky conspiracy…

  • Overstock.com admits they’re clueless about the accounting rules

    This week Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK) notified the public that they wouldn’t file their third quarter 10-Q on time. The reason: The registrant has been unable to complete its financial statements for the quarter ended September 30,…

  • Consumers looking for the “good” MLM

    Robert FitzPatrick of Pyramid Scheme Alert is bombarded every week by consumers who want to ask him, “What about this MLM?” You see, the marketers of multi-level marketing companies have gotten very savvy. They know…

  • More lies about “job creation” with stimulus money

    I wrote last week about my opinion of the fraud that is our federal government’s stimulus programs. Our government has a vested interest in making us think these programs are successful. How else can an…

  • A review of Genesis Rocket, a tool used to grow your Twitter Followers

    People have many different reasons for participating on Twitter and other social media sites. They range from recreational purposes, making professional connections, and selling products or services. Whatever your goal with Twitter, you’re probably wondering…

  • Calling all accounting and finance bloggers (and those who want to be bloggers!)

    You feel obligated to blog. You think it would be a good way to “get your name out there” and market your professional services firm. Your boss has been bothering you about “that social media…

  • Our government defrauds us: Cash For Clunkers

    People who support our government engaging in “stimulus” activities are fools. While it sounds good to “stimulate” the economy and there are supposedly jobs created and saved with stimulus dollars, the truth is that these…