Elko, Nevada — Brian Erbis Consulting, a Nevada-licensed private investigation and fraud examination firm, is expanding operations across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Elko, Fallon, Fernley, Winnemucca, Minden, and Gardnerville. Founded by retired NYPD detective and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Brian Erbis, the firm offers a rare blend of investigative precision, business consulting expertise, and in-depth knowledge of Northern Nevada’s market and communities.
With a headquarters in Reno and a satellite presence in New York City, Brian Erbis Consulting LLC (PILB #4253) provides both local coverage and multi-jurisdictional investigative capabilities. The firm’s mission is to help clients identify risks, uncover misconduct, and implement preventative strategies that stand up to legal and regulatory scrutiny.
Comprehensive Services for Businesses and Individuals
Brian Erbis Consulting offers a full suite of professional investigative and consulting services, including:
- Fraud Examination and Financial Crime Investigations – Uncover embezzlement, misappropriation, and deceptive financial practices.
- Mystery Shopping in Elko, Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and surrounding communities – Evaluate customer service, compliance, and operational integrity from an investigator’s perspective.
- Internal Controls Consulting – Strengthen business processes to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Asset Recovery – Locate and reclaim lost or stolen property; trace assets for enforcement of court judgments.
- Surveillance Operations – Monitor workplace, domestic, or insurance-related activities with discretion and precision.
- Skip Tracing in Nevada – Track down debtors, witnesses, missing persons, and hidden assets.
- Parking Investigation & Control – Address abandoned, unauthorized, or unregistered vehicles on private property.
- Conflict of Interest Investigations – Identify undisclosed relationships and self-dealing.
- Workplace and Insurance Claim Investigations – Detect fraudulent claims and workplace misconduct.
- NDA & Non-Compete Violation Investigations – Gather evidence to support contract enforcement.
- Public Interest Consulting – Examine government agencies or boards that ignore issues affecting the community.
- Public Records Research & Retrieval – Obtain hard-to-access documents from government and court systems.
- Nuisance and Property Management Investigations – Document code violations, tenant misconduct, and chronic disturbances.
Each service is custom-tailored to the client’s needs, with investigative plans designed to expose vulnerabilities, verify compliance, and produce documented findings that support internal actions, legal proceedings, or regulatory filings.
Mystery Shopping with Investigative Depth
Unlike traditional customer-service evaluations, Brian Erbis Consulting’s mystery shopping program assesses policy compliance, security procedures, and theft risks while also reviewing the customer experience. This is particularly valuable for financial institutions, hospitality providers, casinos, corporate offices, and high-end retail businesses, where service quality and operational security are equally important.
NYPD Experience Meets Northern Nevada Business
Drawing on years of law enforcement work in New York City, Brian Erbis applies proven ethical investigative techniques to every assignment. This ensures that findings are thorough, accurate, and legally defensible.
“Our clients get more than just reports—they get actionable intelligence,” Erbis said. “We focus on delivering facts that help businesses protect themselves, improve operations, and respond effectively when problems arise.”
Meeting the Growing Needs of Northern Nevada
As Nevada’s economy attracts diverse industries, the need for professional investigative services is on the rise. Brian Erbis Consulting works with businesses, property managers, law firms, and private clients to address a range of challenges—from fraud prevention and internal audits to operational risk management.
Contact Information
Brian Erbis Consulting LLC
NV PILB #4253
Website: brianerbis.nyc
Email: Brian.Erbis@brianerbis.nyc
Phone: (646) 801-2115
Service Areas: Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Elko, Fallon, Fernley, Winnemucca, Minden, Gardnerville, and Northern Nevada counties
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