🔍 Episode Description / Show Notes:

• We recently attended a presentation by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners titled "Asset Tracing: Finding the Truth Behind the Numbers."
• This refresher course inspired us to explore a common question:
  What is the difference between asset tracing and asset searching?
• At first glance, the two may seem similar—but they are significantly different in scope and purpose.

💡 Key Points Covered in This Episode:

• Asset Search:
  • A snapshot in time
  • Shows current assets held by an individual or entity
  • Often used in cases involving debtors, lawsuits, or alleged fraud
  • Helps identify what assets exist at the moment of the search
• Asset Tracing:
  • Goes back in time to track the history and movement of assets
  • Useful for identifying asset transfers, conversions, or concealment
  • Helps uncover if someone once had millions in assets and now shows significantly less
  • Reveals changes in asset class (e.g., cash to crypto, corporate assets to personal property)
• Why It Matters:
  • Asset tracing can reveal hidden or transferred wealth
  • Essential in fraud investigations, lawsuits, and judgment recovery
  • May identify third parties who now hold the assets
  • Tracing can result in stronger recovery actions and better legal outcomes
• Example Scenarios:
  • Someone had $300,000 in 2018 and now appears broke—where did the money go?
  • Assets were used to purchase real estate, stocks, or cryptocurrency
  • Tracing reveals whether assets increased in value or were shielded under other names
• Conclusion:
  • An asset search gives you a static view
  • Asset tracing provides a dynamic, historical trail
  • Tracing offers deeper insight and better tools for recovery

📞 For More Information:
Visit activeintel.com to learn more about asset tracing, asset searches, and investigative tools for financial recovery.