Book description
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.
Martin T. Biegelman, CFE, CCEP, has been fighting fraud and
corruption for 40 years in various roles in law enforcement,
consulting, and the corporate sector. He is currently a Managing
Director in the Global Investigations and Compliance Practice at
Navigant Consulting. He previously served as Director of Financial
Integrity at Microsoft Corporation. This highly acclaimed fraud
prevention and anticorruption program that he founded and led
continues to be a model for other global companies. Mr. Biegelman is a
sought-after speaker, prolific author, and the recipient of the
prestigious Cressey Award bestowed by the Association of Certified
Fraud Examiners for lifetime achievements in the detection and
deterrence of fraud.
