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Fraud Examiners Manual: (International Edition) Investigation

This document provides an overview of the contents of the 2017 Fraud Examiners Manual (International Edition). It lists chapter headings that describe techniques for conducting fraud investigations, including interviewing suspects, conducting covert examinations, analyzing data and digital forensics, tracing illicit transactions, and writing effective reports. Methods such as the PEACE interview model, establishing covert identities, accessing public and non-public records, data mining software, mobile device forensics, and direct/indirect tracing of financial transactions are covered. The document also stresses the importance of effective report writing.

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Fraud Examiners Manual: (International Edition) Investigation

This document provides an overview of the contents of the 2017 Fraud Examiners Manual (International Edition). It lists chapter headings that describe techniques for conducting fraud investigations, including interviewing suspects, conducting covert examinations, analyzing data and digital forensics, tracing illicit transactions, and writing effective reports. Methods such as the PEACE interview model, establishing covert identities, accessing public and non-public records, data mining software, mobile device forensics, and direct/indirect tracing of financial transactions are covered. The document also stresses the importance of effective report writing.

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FRAUD EXAMINERS MANUAL

(INTERNATIONAL EDITION)

INVESTIGATION

INTERVIEW THEORY AND APPLICATION (CONT.)


PEACE Interviewing Method.................................................................................................... 3.318
Interview Mechanics .................................................................................................................... 3.320
Question Typology ...................................................................................................................... 3.322
Introductory Questions ............................................................................................................... 3.324
Informational Questions ............................................................................................................. 3.332
Closing Questions ........................................................................................................................ 3.345
Assessment Questions ................................................................................................................. 3.347

INTERVIEWING SUSPECTS AND SIGNED STATEMENTS


Admission-Seeking Questions.................................................................................................... 3.401
Signed Statements ........................................................................................................................ 3.425
Criteria-Based Statement Analysis ............................................................................................. 3.428

COVERT EXAMINATIONS
Establishing an Identity ............................................................................................................... 3.502
Objectives...................................................................................................................................... 3.503
Problems in Covert Operations ................................................................................................. 3.504
Surveillance ................................................................................................................................... 3.507
Sources and Informants .............................................................................................................. 3.516
Use of Operatives ........................................................................................................................ 3.525

SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Public Versus Nonpublic Records............................................................................................. 3.602
Local Records ............................................................................................................................... 3.605
Court Records............................................................................................................................... 3.607
Property Records.......................................................................................................................... 3.612
Business (Corporate) Filings....................................................................................................... 3.614
Other Agency Records ................................................................................................................ 3.616
Nonpublic Records ...................................................................................................................... 3.620
Other Non-Government Sources.............................................................................................. 3.627
Accessing Information Online ................................................................................................... 3.630
Additional Information Sources ................................................................................................ 3.660

DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING TOOLS


Understanding the Need for Data Analysis ............................................................................. 3.701
Data Mining .................................................................................................................................. 3.703

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FRAUD EXAMINERS MANUAL
(INTERNATIONAL EDITION)

INVESTIGATION

DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING TOOLS (CONT.)


The Data Analysis Process ......................................................................................................... 3.705
Spectrum of Analysis ................................................................................................................... 3.713
Using Data Analysis Software .................................................................................................... 3.713
Textual Analytics .......................................................................................................................... 3.737
Visual Analytics ............................................................................................................................ 3.740
Evaluating Data Analysis Software............................................................................................ 3.743
Types of Data Mining and Analysis Software .......................................................................... 3.745
Reporting and Case Management Software ............................................................................. 3.745

DIGITAL FORENSICS
Conducting an Investigation Involving Computers................................................................ 3.801
Computer Investigations and Computer Forensics ................................................................ 3.814
Investigating in the Cloud ........................................................................................................... 3.829
Mobile Forensic Investigations .................................................................................................. 3.833
Digital Forensics Software .......................................................................................................... 3.839

TRACING ILLICIT TRANSACTIONS


General Process for Tracing Illicit Transactions ..................................................................... 3.901
Direct Methods of Tracing Financial Transactions ................................................................ 3.910
Indirect Methods of Tracing Financial Transactions.............................................................. 3.940
Locating Hidden Assets .............................................................................................................. 3.958

REPORT WRITING
The Importance of Writing Effective Reports ........................................................................ 3.1001
Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 3.1002
Characteristics of a Good Report .............................................................................................. 3.1003
Common Reporting Mistakes .................................................................................................... 3.1006
Organization of Information ...................................................................................................... 3.1010
Analyzing the Reader ................................................................................................................... 3.1010
Outlining........................................................................................................................................ 3.1012
Grammatical Considerations ...................................................................................................... 3.1013
Report Structure ........................................................................................................................... 3.1018
Reporting Documents ................................................................................................................. 3.1025
Visual Aids .................................................................................................................................... 3.1029
Presenting the Case to Prosecutors and Other Government Authorities ........................... 3.1034

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