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Central Florida's Fraud Prevention Partner

Most Fraud Losses Are Entirely Preventable.
Let's Make Sure Yours Are.

Fraud Wise LLC helps small and growing businesses identify financial blind spots, strengthen internal controls, and reduce operational risk — before problems become costly. Independent, practical, and built for businesses like yours.

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Florida PI Agency #A3500165  •  License #C3500280  •  Michael C. Robinette, CFE, CFCS

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS)
Florida Licensed Investigator
Financial Crime Prevention Specialist
Private-Sector Focused
The Problem

Most Small Businesses Are One Trusted Employee Away from a Significant Loss

Informal controls, lean teams, and a culture of trust are what make small businesses run. They're also what make them vulnerable. Fraud Wise gives you an independent second set of eyes — before a problem demands your attention.

Limited Visibility

Owners can't personally review every payment, reimbursement, or vendor transaction — and most don't have someone who does.

Too Much Trust in One Role

When one person controls bookkeeping, payments, deposits, and approvals without oversight, opportunity for fraud quietly builds.

Weak Approval Processes

Informal approvals and inconsistent documentation aren't just messy — they're gaps that bad actors and honest mistakes both exploit.

Financial Leakage Over Time

Duplicate payments, unauthorized expenses, and unchecked reimbursements can quietly drain a business for months before anyone notices.

By the Numbers
43%
of occupational fraud cases are detected by tips — not audits
12
months median time before occupational fraud is detected
$125K
median loss per fraud case in small businesses
5%
of annual revenue is the estimated cost of fraud globally
What We Offer

Practical Services Designed for Small Businesses

No enterprise complexity. No jargon. Just clear, actionable guidance matched to your size, budget, and risk level.

Financial Control Reviews

We review how money moves through your business and identify where mistakes, unauthorized activity, or fraud could occur undetected.

  • Payroll oversight assessment
  • Vendor and payment workflows
  • Expense reimbursements
  • Approval and authorization controls
  • Segregation of duties analysis

DEFEND™ Ongoing Support

Recurring independent reviews and advisory support for businesses that want experienced oversight as they grow — not just a one-time checkup.

  • Quarterly process reviews
  • Transaction spot checks
  • Internal control recommendations
  • Risk discussions with ownership
  • Process improvement guidance

Financial Concern Review

When something in your financials doesn't add up, an independent review gives you clarity — and a clear picture of what, if anything, needs to change.

  • Independent financial process review
  • Transaction and record analysis
  • Control gap identification
  • Findings documentation for ownership
  • Referral to legal counsel when appropriate
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Free Self-Assessment

How Exposed Is Your Business to Fraud Risk?

Most businesses discover control weaknesses only after a loss. This brief assessment helps estimate where your organization may have unmitigated exposure. Scoring: 0 = Strong / 1 = Somewhat controlled / 2 = Inconsistent / 3 = Not in place

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Recent Writing
Published June 2, 2026  ·  Michael C. Robinette, CFE, CFCS

Trust Is Not an Adequate Internal Control

Small businesses are built on trust — in the office manager, the bookkeeper, the long-term employee. That trust is valuable. But trust alone is not a control. This article explains why small businesses are especially vulnerable to occupational fraud, and why the opportunity side of the Fraud Triangle is where prevention starts.

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Who We Serve

Built for Local Businesses Without Big-Company Resources

Fraud Wise works with Central Florida businesses that need stronger oversight but don't have internal audit, compliance, or dedicated risk functions.

Medical Practices
Dental Offices
Property Management
Nonprofits
Family-Owned Businesses
Construction & Contractors
Professional Services
Multi-Location Businesses
Associations
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Every Engagement Starts with a Conversation

No high-pressure sales process. A short call to understand your business, your concerns, and whether Fraud Wise can genuinely help — that's it.

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Fraud Wise LLC is a private consulting firm providing fraud prevention and internal control consulting services to private-sector businesses. Fraud Wise LLC is not affiliated with, associated with, or acting on behalf of any government agency, law enforcement entity, or regulatory body. Services are conducted exclusively in a private consulting capacity and are available only to private-sector organizations. Fraud Wise LLC does not conduct criminal investigations and does not interface with law enforcement on behalf of clients. Fraud Wise LLC operates as a boutique consulting practice with limited client capacity — engagements are scheduled in advance and response times are typically 24–48 business hours.

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