The Doctors Office Dr. Love has a large surgical practice in South Florida. His office employs 18 individuals as clerical and front desk personnel. In addition, he employs 4 to 6 RN's depending on the time of year due to fluctuations in patient census. You speak with Dr. Love and you advise him that you are conducting an investigation of identity theft. The common characteristic indicates that the identities being stolen are a significant number of Dr. Love's patients. You talk with Dr. Love and he advises that there is a tracking system in place for all his computers, and the only ones that can download any information, as you cannot print from any screen, are the office manager and two assistant office managers. All servers are off-site and none of the information is stored at the office.

Margarita:

Married, 4 children; 52 YOA
Office Manager, for the last 15 years;
Makes $90,000 a year, plus a year-end bonus;
Drives a 2014 Mercedes;
Lives on Fort Lauderdale Beach in a condo;
Outgoing, friendly, and loves casinos

Charlene:

Divorced; 2 children; 38 YOA
Assistant Office Manager, for past 12 years;
Makes $75,000 a year, plus year-end bonus and receives child support;
Drives a 2014 Honda Odyssey;
Owns in a Townhouse;
Enjoys going out but she is in school and doing well

 

Valerie:

Single; no children; 36 YOA
Assistant Office Manager, for past 11 years;
Makes $75,000 a year, plus year-end bonus;
Drives a 2014 VW Bug Convertible;
Lives in a house with her boyfriend;
Enjoys going out to clubs, dining out, and cruises

 

Don 't forget the fraud triangle!

1. What would you do to begin your investigation?
2. What items would you ask for to examine?
3. Who would you interview first? Why?
4. How would you start the interview?
5. Who do you think did it?