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The Missing Money Mystery: How a Moving Company's Trust Was Abused

Metro Detroit, USASaturday, December 27, 2025
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The Scheme

  • Deborah Beaudoin, a former financial controller at Rose Moving and Storage, is accused of stealing $215,000 from her employer.
  • The fraud was uncovered when Van Buren Township Police began investigating financial discrepancies at the company.
  • Homeland Security was brought in on September 4, 2023, to assist with the investigation.

How the Fraud Worked

  • Beaudoin allegedly ordered company debit cards under fake names like "R. Rose Moving" and "R. Storage."
  • She loaded these cards with company funds and withdrew cash using ATMs at different banks.
  • She exploited a company system where money was "fronted" to truck drivers for expenses like gas and crew payments.
  • She ordered cards in the drivers' names, loaded them with company funds, and withdrew the money for herself.

Covering Her Tracks

  • Beaudoin allegedly created fake entries in the company ledger, listing expenses like "repairs" to hide the stolen money.
  • The investigation revealed she obtained over 60 fraudulent company debit cards from 2017 to 2023.
  • Her use of Huntington Bank’s ATM machines led to a federal wire fraud charge due to interstate activity.

Lessons Learned

  • The case highlights the importance of internal controls and trust within companies.
  • It serves as a reminder that even in small businesses, checks and balances are crucial to prevent fraud.
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