Conversion Investigation Methods

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Conversion Investigation Methods
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Conversion Investigation

• Is often necessary when documentation is lacking.
• May complement other techniques.
• Focuses on
• Changes in lifestyle
• Personal accounts and records of individuals
• Other parties used to assist in the conversion.

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Sources of Information

• Public records as
• Court records,
• Real property transactions,
• Business regulation.
• Available databases as
• LexisNexis
• SECs Edgar Database
• Dun Bradstreet
• Law enforcement records
• IRS, FBI, CIA, etc
• Prison, motor vehicle

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Sources of Information

• Web based searches
• Easy access to location information
• Constantly changing
• Information may be restricted
• To law enforcement
• By privacy laws
• To in-person searches
• By requiring a fee

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Lifestyle Net Worth Method

• A L Net Worth
• Increase in net worth
• Living expenses compared to expenses

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Summary

• Conversion investigation relies heavily on public
  records.
• Sources of information may be restricted.
• Net worth method may be used to determine amount
  of theft.