The Fraud Advisor

About Us

Dick Bollard, The Fraud Advisor

The Fraud Advisor is the trading name of Fraud Advisor Ltd., a company based on the south coast of England near Brighton.

The aim of The Fraud Advisor is to help victims and potential victims of fraud.

This is not a standard Detective Agency – but a specialised Fraud Consultancy Service able to identify complex documentary evidence, focus on finding a proverbial “needle in a haystack” and prepare papers for a case to be presented in a way which is more likely to achieve a positive outcome.

Dick Bollard set up The Fraud Advisor in January 2009 after completing a successful 30 year career in Sussex Police; a career which culminated in 10 years specialising in commercial fraud investigations, including international enquiries, and assisting foreign Police Forces, the European Commission and the Serious Fraud Office. It is very unusual for a Police Officer to spend 10 years specialising solely in fraud management, and Dick Bollard’s wealth of experience gives him a rare combination of knowledge and practical ability in this field.

During the past 10 years there has been a decline in the amount of fraud investigation that the Police can undertake, and the cases which are accepted for investigation by Police depend on a number of factors, not least the clear presentation of evidence at the outset. The complexity of fraud makes it difficult for a clear presentation of evidence to be accomplished, and this is where The Fraud Advisor will assist both companies and individuals wishing to pursue a complaint of fraud, or simply wishing to resolve matters through civil action.

 

Experience

  • Employee theft and fraud
  • Boiler Room (Share) fraud
  • Investment fraud
  • EU grant fraud
  • Long Firm Fraud
  • Forgery & Counterfeiting
  • False accounting
  • Bribery & Corruption
  • Small claims processes (debt recovery)


Memberships

What can be done for you

  • Examining documents and identifying evidence
  • Interviewing people (witnesses)
  • Drafting witness statements
  • Suggesting the best options regarding criminal or civil action
  • Liaison with agencies such as County Courts, Companies House, Land Registry, foreign and UK Police Forces, SFO, CIFAS, FSA, SRA (Law Society), CFOS (NHS), Trading Standards, BERR (formerly DTI), OLAF (EU fraud), DVLA, Experian, Equifax, Dun & Bradstreet, etc.

 

Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Fraud Management
  • National Fraud Course
  • Financial Investigation Course
  • National Course on Corruption of UK Officials Abroad
  • Cyber Crime Course
  • 2 Crown Court Commendations
  • Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

 

Note to National and International Investigators

The Fraud Advisor, being Sussex-based, can assist fraud investigators from all industries and organisations in taking statements in the Sussex area, and can assist International Police Forces and International Investigators in statement taking, and other fraud enquiries anywhere in the UK.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY

A personal message from Dick Bollard: -

"29 in 30 commercial frauds are never reported to Police. The predominant reason is a concern that the publicity may have a negative effect on business – either through share prices dropping or customers going elsewhere through fear of fraud.

Charities suffer if donors think their money is likely to be stolen. Banks suffer adverse reactions to publicity about fraud, and customers leave. All businesses need to avoid bad publicity.

It is therefore essential that I understand your concerns and promise absolute confidentiality from the first moment you contact me.

My reputation depends on confidentiality."

Dick Bollard

 

Fraud Advisor Ltd. is registered in England, company number 06707151, registered office 3a Downs Walk, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 7SN.