What do fraud examiners, investigators and analysts do?
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
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Job titles to recognize in your search
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- Anti-Fraud Operations Analyst
- Casino Gaming Regulator
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Confidential Investigator
- Financial Crimes Investigator
- Financial Investigator
- Fraud Analyst
- SIU Clinical Investigator (Special Investigations Unit Clinical Investigator)
Core tasks to compare with a job posting
- Document all investigative activities.
- Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
- Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
- Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
- Gather financial documents related to investigations.
- Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
- Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
- Recommend actions in fraud cases.
- Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.
- Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
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- Choose two or three tasks above that match the posting and your actual experience.
- Build a resume evidence worksheet using the skills and software relevant to that employer.
- Practice explaining your contribution, decisions and results before an interview.
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