[Interview Series] With all the findings now noted down, the investigator consolidates all the findings and information into formal written documentation (i.e., Investigation Report). This is especially important as the interview may be used as evidence in court.

[Interview Series] It’s important for an investigator to be aware of the phase which the interview is currently in, as each phase may require different types of techniques and actions to be performed. Here, we take a look at the various phases of a typical interview.

[Interview Series] As the style of interviewing differs among interviewers, there is no fixed rule or process to follow when planning for an interview. There are, however, 7 key factors that investigators should keep in mind during the planning phase.

[Interview Series] Believe it or not, a well-planned and thought out interview, coupled with the right techniques, can effectively lead to the fraudster admitting to his crime. Here, we talk about the more common types of interviews being conducted!

Appearance is no longer a good judge of whether someone is a fraudster, as their ways are constantly adapting to prevent detection. The way we investigate must likewise evolve, and the better judge of someone’s character is by understanding of one’s psychology.

With the amount of tools widely available to fraudsters to use and manipulate consumers, it has become increasingly simpler for them to commit these frauds. However, we can still play a part to avoid falling victim to payment fraud.

If you were offered a 50% return on your money in just 90 days, and you've seen a handful of investors do just that - wouldn’t you want to sign up? That could just be the start of an investment fraud!

Embezzlement happens more often than you think. According to the National White Collar Crime Center, employee theft and embezzlement cost businesses and organisations $400 billion per year.

Most, if not all frauds happen because of the presence of the 3 elements within this triangle: (1) Incentive, (2) Rationalisation and (3) Opportunity.