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Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

What you’d do

  • Document all investigative activities.
  • Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
  • Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
  • Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
  • Gather financial documents related to investigations.
  • Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
  • Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
  • Recommend actions in fraud cases.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Anti-Fraud Operations Analyst
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Financial Crimes Investigator
  • Special Investigations Unit Investigator (SIU Investigator)
  • Casino Gaming Regulator
  • Confidential Investigator

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