This is the first project of this kind that I have undertaken. It has been an interesting learning experience for me, and one that I could not have completed without the help of friends and family, for which I am truly thankful. To Johanna and Anne of Bates Literary Agency, thank you for your guidance and patience in bringing this project together. To members of the Alberta Partnership Against Cross-Border Fraud, the Calgary Police Service Commerical Crime Unit/Fraud Detail, and those fraud investigators who know that the pen can indeed be mightier than the sword. To my friends, Phil, Mark, Sharon, and Sandy, thanks for your support and comments while writing and developing this book. To my sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Bob, your insight and experience that you shared with the initial edits and drafts were great. And to my family, Debbie, Garrett, and Jason, thank you for just being there.
Gordon G. Leek
Airdrie, Alberta, 2010