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Basic Fraud Investigations
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The fastest growing crimes in the United States involve various elements of fraud. These frauds include identity theft, credit cards, skimming, forgery, counterfeiting, consumer fraud, internet fraud and auction fraud. The increase in the availability of technology has made it easier for the criminal to be more successful in perpetrating crimes of this nature. This course will teach you specific techniques to use when investigating crimes involving fraud. You will learn to classify and define the various types of fraud, how to manage fraud cases and how to obtain subpoenas, search warrants and court orders. Prevention and networking opportunities that you can utilize will also be discussed.
Topics include:
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Classifications and definitions of various elements of fraud:
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Forgery
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Check fraud
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Credit card fraud
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Counterfeiting
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Identity theft
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Consumer fraud
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419 fraud
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Internet fraud
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Venue and jurisdiction
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Basic computer crimes
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Case management
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Subpoenas, search warrants and court orders
- Prevention and networking
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