Techniques of Neutralization
"I can't believe they did this." Embezzlement by a trusted employee is not just a financial crime—it’s a personal betrayal.
Category Archives: Tips for Dentists
FraudBuster TIPS for Dentists
Dental Office Computer Use Policy
Download "Dental Office Computer Use" Policy and BONUS download "Code of Conduct" Policy
The Top 6 Dental Embezzlement Red Flags
85% of dental embezzlers will display at least one of these red flags.
Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Busting Dental Fraud & Embezzlement. Howard Farran interviews William Hiltz.
Are you ready for a lawsuit?
Dentistry is one of the most litigated professions. It’s true… The reality for most dentists is that they can expect to be named in...
ELEVEN SURPRISING EMBEZZLEMENT STATS
DID YOU KNOW? The answer is 11
It’s not just employees who steal from dentists.
Here are just a few of the stories involving patient dishonesty. Insurance Fraud How to respond to patients asking the dentist to “cut corners”...
Patient Identity Theft
Patient Identity Theft It could happen to your office: a new patient uses someone else’s identification to falsely obtain dental treatment. When discovered, the...
“The Checkbook” conversation with a Dentist.
I was speaking with a dentist who suspected his office manager was stealing. He did not have any evidence she was stealing, but felt something...
Dishonest dental employee telling a patient to “bring cash”
We don’t accept checks! Listen to this dishonest dental office employee tell a patient to “bring in cash” This employee liked to steal cash...
PATIENT CREDIT BALANCES
What is a Patient Credit? A patient credit balance is when the practice owes money to a patient and every practice will have some...
Dentist loses three months of data and stomach lining.
HELP, I NEED MY DATA BACK. About 10 years ago, I told my dental client that I needed to examine a copy of his...
Usernames & Passwords – Enforce them!
Another in our series of FraudBuster Tips intended to keep your data secure and help you manage fraud, embezzlement, waste, and abuse in your...
Will my CPA find dental embezzlement?
MANY dentists believe their CPA will uncover embezzlement. The truth is, most CPA’s are unlikely to detect embezzlement in a dental practice; but it’s...
Fancy seeing you down here.
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Hiltz & Associates • Since 2004
- Digital Forensic Specialists for Healthcare Professionals -
- Embezzlement Investigations - Litigation Support -
This site developed and maintained by Hiltz & Associates