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Fraud Investigations

Course format: self-paced online

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    4 ACAMS Credits
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    Digital Certificate

    Combat Fraud with Effective Investigations

    To minimize the disruption caused by fraud, your organization needs to ensure fraudulent incidents are effectively identified, documented, and investigated.

     

    This course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of fraud investigations. You will gain a deep understanding of fraud detection, the investigator’s responsibilities, and the investigative process. The program covers key fraud typologies, red flags, evidence-gathering techniques, and technologies used in analysis. It also addresses factors influencing investigation outcomes, the importance of documentation, and the post-investigation process.

     

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    Fraud Investigations Course Content

    This Fraud Investigations Certificate online course enables professionals to identify, document, and resolve fraudulent incidents using effective investigative skills, communication, and techniques.

    Key course topics:

    • The importance of fraud detection, the roles and responsibilities of a fraud investigator, and the fraud investigations process
    • Common fraud typologies and the red flags associated with them
    • How to gather and analyze evidence using various investigative techniques, methods, and technologies
    • The factors that could conclude an investigation, documentation requirements and potential investigation outcomes, and the post-investigation process
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    Pricing

    Prices are subject to local tax.

    ACAMS Members

    US$595.00

    Non-Members

    US$795.00

     

    Group Pricing

    Access preferential group pricing and enhance the AFC expertise of your entire team. Our business solutions are tailored to organizations of all sizes and budgets. Find out how we can meet your training needs here.

    Intended audience

    This fraud investigations training course is for professionals at financial institutions and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) who are currently working in, or considering, fraud-related roles. It’s also suitable for those in anti-financial crime (AFC) positions looking to enhance their fraud expertise. This includes:

    • Professionals working on anti-fraud teams across prevention, detection, and fraud response
    • Managers and supervisors overseeing fraud teams
    • Fraud officers, investigators, and other fraud specialist roles responsible for executing and managing anti-fraud programs
    • Professionals auditing fraud controls
    • Technology and product specialists supporting anti-fraud measures
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    Course structure

    • Online and self-paced
    • Four hours of coursework
    • Complete within four weeks
    • 20-question final assessment
    • Results available immediately
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    Next Steps

    The Fraud Investigations Certificate is one of five fraud certificates that make up our Certified Anti-Fraud Specialist (CAFS) program. If you complete each of the certificates and pass the proctored exam, you will earn the CAFS designation. Find out more about becoming CAFS-certified here.