Types of Fraud We Investigate

Fraud takes many forms. We investigate a wide range of schemes affecting individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout Hawaiʻi.

Insurance fraud can lead to major financial losses and increased costs for everyone involved. We investigate suspicious or inflated claims and gather evidence to determine whether fraud is taking place.

Examples include:

• Workers’ compensation fraud 
• Staged vehicle accidents 
• Exaggerated injury claims 
• Property damage fraud 
• False theft or burglary claims 
• Health insurance billing fraud 

Internal and external fraud can seriously harm a company’s finances and reputation. We assist businesses in identifying misconduct, financial loss, and deceptive business practices.

Examples include:

• Embezzlement 
• Internal theft 
• Vendor or contractor fraud 
• Kickback schemes 
• Asset misappropriation 
• Theft of proprietary information or customer data 

Financial fraud schemes are often complex and can leave victims facing serious losses. We investigate suspicious transactions, deceptive investment activity, and financial exploitation.

Examples include:

• Investment fraud 
• Securities fraud 
• Ponzi-style schemes 
• Identity theft 
• Elder financial abuse 
• Misrepresentation involving financial products or services 

Real estate fraud can affect homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors. In Hawaiʻi’s high-value property market, these cases often require close scrutiny and documentation.

Examples include:

• Title fraud 
• Fraudulent deeds 
• Mortgage fraud 
• Straw buyer schemes 
• Vacation rental scams 
• Misrepresentation in property-related transactions 

Scammers often take advantage of public generosity, especially during times of hardship or disaster. We investigate whether charitable appeals or relief fundraising efforts are legitimate.

Examples include:

• Fake charities 
• Misuse of donated funds 
• Fraudulent disaster relief fundraising 
• False claims about where donations are going 

Crowdfunding platforms can be powerful tools for people in real need, but they can also be abused by individuals who create false stories, misrepresent emergencies, or misuse donated funds.

We investigate suspected crowdfunding fraud involving personal fundraisers, medical fundraisers, memorial campaigns, emergency appeals, and other online donation efforts.

Examples include:

• False medical or emergency claims 
• Fabricated personal hardship stories 
• Misrepresentation of how funds will be used 
• Fundraisers created under false identities 
• Misuse or diversion of donated money 
• Deceptive GoFundMe or other crowdsourcing campaigns 

Every case begins with a private consultation. We listen to your concerns, review available information, and assess the nature of the suspected fraud.

Based on the facts of the case, we develop a plan tailored to your goals, concerns, and available evidence.

Depending on the matter, investigative methods may include:

• Surveillance 
• Background investigations 
• Witness interviews 
• Financial review 
• Asset searches 
• Digital evidence research 
• Documentation of online fraud activity 

At the conclusion of the investigation, we provide a detailed report of findings, supporting documentation, and evidence gathered during the case. This information may be useful for legal counsel, insurance carriers, business decision-making, or law enforcement follow-up. 

We work with a range of clients, including:

• Businesses 
• Insurance companies 
• Attorneys 
• Property owners 
• Families and individuals 
• Victims of online scams or financial deception 
• Out-of-state clients with matters in Hawaiʻi 

Fraud can be difficult to detect and even harder to prove without the right investigative support. If you suspect fraud involving insurance, business operations, financial transactions, real estate, charities, or crowdfunding campaigns, 808 Investigations is here to help.

Contact 808 Investigations for a confidential consultation.