Faces of Fraud :Cases and Lessons from a Life Fighting Fraudsters

Publication subTitle :Cases and Lessons from a Life Fighting Fraudsters

Author: Martin T. Biegelman  

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year: 2013

E-ISBN: 9781118221716

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781118002742

Subject: C913.8 Social pathologies

Language: ENG

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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.

Chapter

Cover

pp.:  1 – 1

Title Page

pp.:  1 – 9

Copyright

pp.:  9 – 10

Contents

pp.:  10 – 13

Preface

pp.:  13 – 17

Acknowledgments

pp.:  17 – 19

Chapter 1 The Fraudster Mindset

pp.:  19 – 21

Chapter 3 Use Your Imagination

pp.:  43 – 61

Chapter 4 Make Yourself Lucky

pp.:  61 – 75

Chapter 5 Patience Is a Virtue

pp.:  75 – 91

Chapter 6 Fraud Can Be Murder

pp.:  91 – 115

Chapter 7 Arrogance and Recidivism

pp.:  115 – 141

Chapter 8 Informants and Whistleblowers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

pp.:  141 – 161

Chapter 9 A Tale of Deceitful Pitches and Vendor Kickbacks

pp.:  161 – 181

Chapter 10 Cruise to Nowhere

pp.:  181 – 199

Chapter 11 Who's Who of Fraud: A Story of Vanity and Deception

pp.:  199 – 217

Chapter 12 Kids and Coins: Scoundrels without a Conscience

pp.:  217 – 233

Chapter 13 More Tips, Best Practices, and Lessons

pp.:  233 – 251

Chapter 14 Power of Prosecution and Prevention

pp.:  251 – 267

About the Author

pp.:  267 – 283

Index

pp.:  283 – 285

LastPages

pp.:  285 – 291

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