Paul Smith Consultancy Services - Fraud & Elder Financial Abuse Specialist

Specialised service, offering forensic accounting, bespoke fraud investigation and investigative support and training for elder financial abuse matters.

I have a broad base of investigative experience as a result of 25 years’ service in the police. This has given me a unique skill set, having worked in Major, Serious and Organised Crime, Economic Crime and Public Protection.

Private and Corporate Fraud Investigation
I am the holder of an MSc in Forensic Accounting which is used to complement my experience in complex fraud investigation, this includes the analysis and forensic presentation of complicated financial data using specialist software. I can help organisations and private individuals in all fraud related matters, such as counter fraud advice and private and corporate fraud investigations, in particular where their local police service has been unable to assist.

Elder Financial Abuse Investigation
I have recent and proactive experience in Adult Protection matters, which have required risk balanced decision making. I am considered an expert in Elder Financial Elder Abuse and Neglect matters and versed in the workings of multi-agency investigations. I am able to provide, advice, training and investigative support for all Adult Protection issues, in particular where powers of attorney are in place triggered by an individual’s lack of mental capacity. This training can be provided to charities and not for profit organisations with a view to the prevention of elder financial abuse.