Embezzlement Scheme & Stealing Business Supplies

How a Forensic Handwriting Expert Unmasked an Employee’s Embezzlement Scheme

In today’s uncertain economy, businesses need to be on high alert for employee fraud. With so many Americans facing financial struggles, workplace embezzlement is on the rise—costing companies thousands, even millions, in stolen goods.

One of the most common forms of employee theft? Ordering supplies for personal use under the company’s name. And that’s exactly what happened in a recent case we investigated.

The Case of the COVID Cleaning Supply Heist

During the height of the COVID crisis, an employee at a janitorial company saw an opportunity to cash in. Over several months, he placed bulk orders for cleaning supplies, gloves, and toilet paper—essentials that were in high demand. But instead of stocking the company’s warehouse, he loaded up his personal vehicle and took them home.

To cover his tracks, he forged another employee’s signature—”Frank”—on delivery receipts. But there was one problem: handwriting never lies.

How Handwriting Analysis Exposed the Truth

When the employer suspected fraud, we conducted a forensic handwriting comparison. The real Frank had a distinct handwriting style—clear, legible capital letters. But the forged receipts? Sloppy, inconsistent, and clearly an attempt at disguise.

However, even in disguised writing, a person’s natural handwriting traits will slip through. And that’s exactly what happened. The embezzler had a unique way of writing the lowercase “a”—a circle with a sometimes-detached downstroke. This same formation appeared on the forged delivery receipts, revealing the true culprit.

Protect Your Business from Fraud

This case is just one example of how forensic handwriting analysis can uncover the truth. If you suspect an employee is embezzling from you, don’t wait until the losses add up.

🔎 Get the answers you need today. Contact us at https://floridahandwritingexperts.com/contact/ for a professional document examination.

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