1.Why does fraud seem to be increasing at such an alarming rate? A: Computers the Internet  and technology make fraud easier to commit and cover up B: Most frauds today fraud  are detected whereas in the past many where not C: A new law requires that fraud be reported within …

Discussions Questions What is fraud? How does fraud affect individual’s consumer and organizations? List and describe the five different types of frauds? What is the difference between civil and criminal laws? For each of the following indicate whether it is a characteristic of a civil a criminal case. A: Jury …

Table 1.6 Authors Expert Witnessing Experience Case Nature Retained By City Bank Fraud by costumer Plaintiff’s attorneys Philadelphia, Pa Large industrial company Financial statement  fraud Defendant attorneys Chicago, Il Financial services firm Financial statement fraud by Hedge fund Plaintiff’s attorneys Miami, Fl Financial services firm Financial statement fraud Plaintiff’s  attorneys …

FRAUD RELATED CAREERS As the number of frauds and the amounts of fraud losses increase so do the opportunities for successful careers in fraud fighting U.S News and World Report indefinite fraud examination as on of the fastest growing and most financially rewarding careers. The American Institute of Certified Public …

FRAUD RELATED CAREERS As the number of frauds and the amounts of fraud losses increase so do the opportunities for successful careers in fraud fighting U.S News and World Report indefinite fraud examination as on of the fastest growing and most financially rewarding careers. The American Institute of Certified Public …

How To Prepare To Be A Fraud-Fighting Professional Regardless of the major you choose you should fulfill your elective requirements with courses in the topics. For example, if you are an accounting major you should probably take as many technology and behavioral type classes as you can. No candidate will …

At most  universities there is there is not  major called “Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation Rather“ students who want to prepare for fraud fighting careers must usually choose majors and courses that will provide the skills that will make them a successful fraud fighter. The following are some of the …

Civil Law is the body of law that provides remedies for violations of private rights. Civil Law deals with rights and duties  between individuals. Civil claims begin when one party Files a complaint against another usually for the purpose of gaining financial restitution. The purpose of a civil lawsuit is …

6-Unlicensed individuals such as independent insurance agents selling securities From Washington state to Florida scam artists  use high commissions to entice independent insurance agents into selling investments they make know little about.  The person running the scam instructs the unlicensed sales force to promise high returns with little or no …

Employee Embezzlement Here is an ezample of indirect employee fraud: Mark worked for “Big D“ Advertising. In his role as purchase agent, Mark paid a company in New York City nearly $100 000 for conracted work that should have cost about $50,000. The contractor paid Mark a kickback or nearly …