Dive into Marcia’s story, a tale of deception and resilience, as she navigates the aftermath of a significant investment fraud, leading to both criminal and civil actions.

The Initial Deception

Explore the cunning tactics employed by the confidence trickster who exploited Marcia’s visual impairment, leading to substantial financial loss through investment fraud.

Parallel Criminal and Safeguarding Investigations

Understand the complexities of simultaneous criminal and safeguarding investigations, highlighting the collaborative efforts to address Marcia’s case.

Paul’s Expert Financial Examination

Discover how Paul’s thorough analysis of financial transactions played a pivotal role in both uncovering the extent of the fraud and quantifying Marcia’s real loss.

Criminal Proceedings Compromise

Learn about the challenges faced in the criminal court, leading to a compromise that only partially addressed Marcia’s financial loss.

Civil Litigation Success

See how the lower burden of proof in civil litigation enabled a more favourable outcome for Marcia, securing damages that covered her total losses and legal costs.

Marcia’s case exemplifies the importance of expert financial analysis and the differing standards of proof in criminal and civil proceedings in securing justice for fraud victims.