Faces Of Fraud Cases And Lessons From A Life Fighting Fraudsters Martin T Biegelmanauth by Martin T. Biegelman(auth.) 9781118002742, 9781118556917, 1118002741, 1118556917 instant download after payment.

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.

Content:
Chapter 1 The Fraudster Mindset (pages 1–21):
Chapter 2 A Short History of Fraud in America (pages 23–40):
Chapter 3 Use Your Imagination (pages 41–53):
Chapter 4 Make Yourself Lucky (pages 55–69):
Chapter 5 Patience Is a Virtue (pages 71–93):
Chapter 6 Fraud Can Be Murder (pages 95–120):
Chapter 7 Arrogance and Recidivism (pages 121–139):
Chapter 8 Informants and Whistleblowers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (pages 141–159):
Chapter 9 A Tale of Deceitful Pitches and Vendor Kickbacks (pages 161–178):
Chapter 10 Cruise to Nowhere (pages 179–196):
Chapter 11 Who's Who of Fraud: A Story of Vanity and Deception (pages 197–211):
Chapter 12 Kids and Coins: Scoundrels without a Conscience (pages 213–229):
Chapter 13 More Tips, Best Practices, and Lessons (pages 231–245):
Chapter 14 Power of Prosecution and Prevention (pages 247–261):