This training course is aimed at all new or established investigators and has been devised in order to provide an initial introduction into the investigation of fraud within that industry and provides an understanding of practices and procedures when reporting offences of fraud. This training course includes inputs on current legislation, investigation procedures and best practice, evidence gathering and the preparation of evidence to interview witnesses and suspects. The training course has a practical base aimed at developing the student’s skills.
This training course will feature:
Current Legislation
Rules of Evidence
Statement Writing and dealing with Exhibits
Case Management and Policy Documents
Recovery of Evidence to prove a case
How to interview witnesses and suspects
Practical Case Study
Practical interviewing exercises
Daily Knowledge checks
What are the goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Describe the nature of fraud and the fraudster
Identify relevant legislation in relation to fraud investigations
Identify specialist agencies to support fraud investigations
Maximise existing skills within fraud investigations
Manage fraud investigations
An understanding of how to safely secure and package exhibits recovered in an investigation and label them correctly for continuity and court purposes
Who is this training course for?
This training course is relevant to those employed in the investigation of fraud offences, and who may have regular contact with police forces and other law enforcement agencies. The training course would also assist managers in the same environment, who wishes to have an understanding of investigation procedures or purely to expand their own knowledge of this topic. This course will greatly assist persons from the following:
Banks and other financial institutions
Public enforcement bodies
Insurers
Oil and Gas sector
Power and Electricity Industry
Utilities
Government Agencies
Schools and Universities
Medical Industry
Petrochemicals and Logistics
Course Outline
Day One: Nature and Profile of the Fraudster / Victims
To understand how the opportunities for fraud occur
To understand the behaviour of a fraudster
To identify the profile of those involved in occupational fraud
To enable the delegate to understand the nature and scale of Fraud and roles and responsibilities of other agencies
To be able to recognise the different types and classifications of Fraud
To be able to explain the impact of Fraud on local and national communities
Day Two: Core Investigative Skills
To understand the investigative mindset in volume and priority fraud investigations
To recognise investigative skills sets applicable to fraud investigations
Rules of evidence
To identify and prioritise decision log entries
To develop investigation plans giving focus, direction and clarity to fraud investigations
To identify best practice from both the simulated and original investigations
Day Three: Golden Hour for Fraud
To understand and apply golden hour principles unique to volume and priority fraud investigations
To understand the importance of case conclusion and applying lessons learnt through structured debriefs
To understand suspect management in fraud investigations
To understand the need for fraud policy files (Decision logs)
Fraud management
Evidence recovery
Day Four: Witness and Suspect Interviews
Use and understand the PEACE model for interviewing Witnesses and suspects
Plan and preparing for an interview
How to combat problems in interviews
Blocks to communication
Principles of Interviews
Communication skills
Day Five: Combating Fraud. So, What Do We Do Now?
Do’s and don'ts within investigations
Victim management
Structured statement writing
Occupational fraud
Spotting the warning signs
How to prevent fraud?
The certificate
Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course.