Book description
The ultimate tool for understanding, investigating and preventing fraud
Fraud is an evil with a life of its own that leaves a financial, repetitional, and emotional toll on its victims. While monumental scandals, such as Enron, WorldCom, and Madoff's Ponzi scheme make the front pages, fraud is a daily occurrence impacting companies and individuals alike. Faces of Fraud reveals must-know characteristics of fraudsters and the skills needed to outwit them. Recognized Fraud Fighting Expert Martin Biegelman draws from his 40 years of experience fighting fraud to profile not only the key traits fraudsters share, but also the qualities fraud examiners must possess to be successful.
Each chapter contains stories from actual cases that the author investigated
Profiles the must-know characteristics of fraudsters and the skills you'll need to outwit them
Reveals the traits of accomplished fraud examiners
Explores the best practices in fraud detection, investigation and prevention to cultivate in order to maximize success
Written by fraud fighting expert Martin T. Biegelman
Although fraud will never be completely eradicated, there is much that can be done to reduce the number and size of frauds that take place in any organization. Boiling down the key lessons the author has culled from his long career, Faces of Fraud entertains and informs with stories from real cases the author investigated over his long career, and imparts useful tips you can start using right away in the fraud examination field.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Praise for Faces of Fraud: Cases and Lessons from a Life Fighting Fraudsters
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: The Fraudster Mindset
- Chapter 2: A Short History of Fraud in America
- Chapter 3: Use Your Imagination
- Chapter 4: Make Yourself Lucky
- Chapter 5: Patience Is a Virtue
- Chapter 6: Fraud Can Be Murder
- Chapter 7: Arrogance and Recidivism
- Chapter 8: Informants and Whistleblowers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
- Chapter 9: A Tale of Deceitful Pitches and Vendor Kickbacks
- Chapter 10: Cruise to Nowhere
- Chapter 11: Who's Who of Fraud: A Story of Vanity and Deception
- Chapter 12: Kids and Coins: Scoundrels without a Conscience
- Chapter 13: More Tips, Best Practices, and Lessons
- Chapter 14: Power of Prosecution and Prevention
- About the Author
- Index
Product information
- Title: Faces of Fraud: Cases and Lessons from a Life Fighting Fraudsters
- Author(s):
- Release date: January 2013
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781118002742
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