At Data Quest, our skilled investigators, known as spotters, take on the role of anonymous customers to conduct strategic cash transactions aimed at uncovering employee theft and dishonesty at the point of sale. Our trained professionals discreetly follow the trajectory of sales transactions to identify any policy or procedural violations. They collect information in an impartial and constructive manner, providing valuable insights that help management pinpoint vulnerabilities in systems and procedures that may foster employee dishonesty.

Should we detect cash handling or other significant procedural violations, Data Quest will recommend actionable steps for the client to consider, including Interview & Statement Taking, which our agency can facilitate. Additionally, at the client’s request, Data Quest can assist with prosecution and restitution processes. Our investigators are also available to testify in support of their findings, and our agency boasts extensive experience and success in both criminal and civil proceedings, as well as union arbitrations.

Integrity Audits reveal critical issues such as:

• Cash Mishandling
• Internal Theft of Money and/or Merchandise
• Under-Ringing Sales
• Voiding Sales
• Unrecorded Sales
• Unauthorized Discounts
• Reissuing Checks and/or Receipts