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. INDICE: Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii CHAPTER 1 The Fraudster Mindset 1 A Silver–Tongued Devil 2 Sell the Sizzle, Not the Steak 3 Dr. Donald Cressey and the Fraud Triangle 5 Fraud Diamond 9 Fraud Theories 10 Fraudster Mindset 17 CHAPTER 2 A Short History of Fraud in America 23 Growth of Mail Fraud 24 Green Goods Swindles 24 Grifters 26 Baker Heirs’ Swindle 27 Golden Age of Fraud 28 Rise of Boiler Rooms and Bucket Shops 31 Other Frauds over the Years 32 Enactment of the Mail Fraud Statute 37 The Continuous Onslaught of Fraud 39 CHAPTER 3 Use Your Imagination 41 The Mob Stings Fraudsters 41 Making the Typewriter Talk 44 Where the Law of Gravity Doesn’t Apply 45 Welfare for the Deceased 51 The Value of Imagination 52 CHAPTER 4 Make Yourself Lucky 55 Fraudster Stupidity Is Your Friend 56 One Man’s Trash Is an Investigator’s Gold 57 Let Them Talk 58 Arson for Profit Case: Impeaching the Defense Expert 59 One Federal Agent’s Attention to Detail 62 Look and You Shall Find 63 Don’t Take No for an Answer 65 If You Don’t Ask, You Will Never Know 66 CHAPTER 5 Patience Is a Virtue 71 Stopping a Fraud Scheme 71 New York State of Fraud 78 Recommendations to Prevent Property Insurance Fraud 91 CHAPTER 6 Fraud Can Be Murder 95 Good Humor Ice Cream Scandal 97 Bad Ham and Bribes 102 Golden Needles Acupuncture 108 Blast from the Past 110 Security Guard Indignity 114 Next Time Dead 119 CHAPTER 7 Arrogance and Recidivism 121 If You Are Here, You Are Not As Smart As You Think You Are 122 Arrogance Is Common 125 Arrogance and Recidivism Often Go Hand–in–Hand 126 Arrogance and Rebate Fraud 131 Making It a True Federal Case 133 Fraudsters Say and Do the Darndest Things 136 CHAPTER 8 Informants and Whistleblowers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 141 Managing Confidential Informants 143 Informants Gone Bad 152 Falling in Love with an Informant 155 Nightmare Informants 156 A Rogue FBI Agent Strikes a Deal with Two Devils 157 Avoid a Failed Investigation 159 CHAPTER 9 A Tale of Deceitful Pitches and Vendor Kickbacks 161 History of American Chemical Industries 162 Description of the Fraud Scheme 163 Detection and Investigation 169 The Continuing Investigation 173 Prosecution 174 Special Circumstances 176 Fraud Prevention 177 CHAPTER 10 Cruise to Nowhere 179 Description of the Fraud Scheme 180 Detection 182 Investigation 183 Factoring of Credit Card Charges 186 Investigative Reporting 187 Execution of Search Warrant 187 Circularization 188 Undercover Trip 189 Prosecution 193 Special Circumstances 194 Fraud Prevention 194 Investigative Best Practices 195 CHAPTER 11 Who’s Who of Fraud: A Story of Vanity and Deception 197 The Making of a Fraudster 198 Fraud Scheme 199 Investigation 204 Prosecution 208 Special Circumstances and Additional Fraud 210 Postscript 211 CHAPTER 12 Kids and Coins: Scoundrels without a Conscience 213 Genesis of the Fraud 214 Description of the Fraud Scheme 216 Investigation 219 Prosecution 224 Special Circumstances 226 Fraud Prevention 227 CHAPTER 13 More Tips, Best Practices, and Lessons 231 Become a Subject Matter Expert 231 Documents, Documents, and More Documents 232 Remember the Boy Scout Motto 234 Why I Love Liars 235 Fraudsters Love Expense Report Fraud 236 San Francisco Metergate 239 Yellow Pages Invoice Scam 242 Best Laid Plans of Mice and Men Often Go Awry 244 CHAPTER 14 Power of Prosecution and Prevention 247 Fraud Prevention for Individuals 249 Fraud Prevention for Business Organizations 250 Fraudsters Are the Same Everywhere 253 Fraud Is the Golden Goose for Criminals 254 It’s Deja vu All Over Again 256 Sadly, Fraud Is Here to Stay 260 About the Author 263 Index 265
- ISBN: 978-1-118-00274-2
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 288
- Fecha Publicación: 12/03/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés