FRAUD EXAMINERS MANUAL

(INTERNATIONAL EDITION)

INVESTIGATION

INTERVIEW THEORY AND APPLICATION (CONT.)

PEACE Interviewing Method.................................................................................................... 3.318
Interview Mechanics .................................................................................................................... 3.320
Question Typology ...................................................................................................................... 3.322
Introductory Questions ............................................................................................................... 3.324
Informational Questions ............................................................................................................. 3.332
Closing Questions ........................................................................................................................ 3.345
Assessment Questions ................................................................................................................. 3.347

INTERVIEWING SUSPECTS AND SIGNED STATEMENTS

Admission-Seeking Questions.................................................................................................... 3.401
Signed Statements ........................................................................................................................ 3.425
Criteria-Based Statement Analysis ............................................................................................. 3.428

COVERT EXAMINATIONS
Establishing an Identity ............................................................................................................... 3.502
Objectives...................................................................................................................................... 3.503
Problems in Covert Operations ................................................................................................. 3.504
Surveillance ................................................................................................................................... 3.507
Sources and Informants .............................................................................................................. 3.516
Use of Operatives ........................................................................................................................ 3.525

SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Public Versus Nonpublic Records............................................................................................. 3.602
Local Records ............................................................................................................................... 3.605
Court Records............................................................................................................................... 3.607
Property Records.......................................................................................................................... 3.612
Business (Corporate) Filings....................................................................................................... 3.614
Other Agency Records ................................................................................................................ 3.616
Nonpublic Records ...................................................................................................................... 3.620
Other Non-Government Sources.............................................................................................. 3.627
Accessing Information Online ................................................................................................... 3.630
Additional Information Sources ................................................................................................ 3.660

DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING TOOLS

Understanding the Need for Data Analysis ............................................................................. 3.701
Data Mining .................................................................................................................................. 3.703

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INVESTIGATION

DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORTING TOOLS (CONT.)

The Data Analysis Process ......................................................................................................... 3.705
Spectrum of Analysis ................................................................................................................... 3.713
Using Data Analysis Software .................................................................................................... 3.713
Textual Analytics .......................................................................................................................... 3.737
Visual Analytics ............................................................................................................................ 3.740
Evaluating Data Analysis Software............................................................................................ 3.743
Types of Data Mining and Analysis Software .......................................................................... 3.745
Reporting and Case Management Software ............................................................................. 3.745

DIGITAL FORENSICS
Conducting an Investigation Involving Computers................................................................ 3.801
Computer Investigations and Computer Forensics ................................................................ 3.814
Investigating in the Cloud ........................................................................................................... 3.829
Mobile Forensic Investigations .................................................................................................. 3.833
Digital Forensics Software .......................................................................................................... 3.839

TRACING ILLICIT TRANSACTIONS

General Process for Tracing Illicit Transactions ..................................................................... 3.901
Direct Methods of Tracing Financial Transactions ................................................................ 3.910
Indirect Methods of Tracing Financial Transactions.............................................................. 3.940
Locating Hidden Assets .............................................................................................................. 3.958

REPORT WRITING
The Importance of Writing Effective Reports ........................................................................ 3.1001
Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 3.1002
Characteristics of a Good Report .............................................................................................. 3.1003
Common Reporting Mistakes .................................................................................................... 3.1006
Organization of Information ...................................................................................................... 3.1010
Analyzing the Reader ................................................................................................................... 3.1010
Outlining........................................................................................................................................ 3.1012
Grammatical Considerations ...................................................................................................... 3.1013
Report Structure ........................................................................................................................... 3.1018
Reporting Documents ................................................................................................................. 3.1025
Visual Aids .................................................................................................................................... 3.1029
Presenting the Case to Prosecutors and Other Government Authorities ........................... 3.1034

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