HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE FRAUD REPORT:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MIDDLEMAN

bStep #6 Getting Receipts                                                 Step #8 Writing the Narrativea

ACCURATE, TRUTHFUL INFORMATION IS YOUR BEST DEFENSE

AND YOUR ONLY ASSET

Step #7 IF YOU ARE THE MIDDLEMAN TO A FRAUD:

The #1 MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO is to provide law enforcement with accurate, truthful information about all events, in chronological order.  If you have not already done so, please click over to What to do if you discover you are the middleman to a fraud and read carefully.  Then come back here.

Don't worry if you have delayed your call to the authorities.  It is completely understandable, but it is a good idea to explain why you delayed.  You will be asked.  Depending on the events that led to your participation you may very well be considered a victim.  Seek legal counsel immediately if you feel you are at risk!  The following is not to be considered legal counsel under any circumstances!

Participants who

- can clearly demonstrate they have been conned by the swindlers into bringing investors into the scheme

- can clearly demonstrate that they are not a central part of the scam ring itself

- can clearly demonstrate that they acted in good faith

- can clearly demonstrate sincere remorse and total willingness to assist in the investigation (no holds barred!)

- are clearly determined to be witness only for the prosecution and are not just trying to obtain immunity

- have not received large portions of the invested funds (laws and conditions may vary - seek legal counsel)

are usually considered to be victims.  HOWEVER, it is extremely important to seek legal counsel on these issues as attitudes vary depending on local, regional, and federal law enforcement, local laws, prosecutors, and judges.  See About the Author.

If investors have already called the authorities, or if you discover that an investigation has been initiated, it is extremely important that you find out the name and telephone number of the officer or agent in charge, then call him or her yourself.  

DO THIS IMMEDIATELY, EVEN IF YOU ARE SCARED OUT OF YOUR WITS.  

    If you feel you need an attorney, by all means call one for advice.  This does not mean that you really need an attorney, and it is not an admission of guilt.  

    In some states, and under certain conditions, an attorney is not required unless you are advised of your rights and/or arrested.  

    If you're at the end of your financial tether, you may not want to incur the expense of a criminal attorney unless you are certain it will be necessary.  

    Please remember that the state will always provide free legal counsel should you ask for it.  (Please click over to Miranda Rights now, then come back here.)

Writing your narrative: 

Click over to Writing the Narrative and take note of Paragraph 3.  "Jim Blow" is the middleman in the fraud perpetrated on "Bill Victim."  

Your narrative is to be written from that perspective, detailing any events that led up to your first meeting with the swindler, what exactly made you get involved with the swindler, and the part or parts you played in bringing victims to the swindler.  

Remember - one lie can cost you everything because it will be found out.  If you don't remember an event, write "I don't remember ...."  If you are unsure of an event but remember some details, write "To the best of my recollection..."

Proceed to Step #8

bStep #6 Getting Receipts                           Proceed to Step #8 Writing the Narrativea

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