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.
- Tasks
- 23 tasks21 core, 2 supplemental
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- Code
- 13-2099.04SOC 2018: 13-2099
What the work is made of
21 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Gather financial documents related to investigations.Core taskTask 16051Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.Core taskTask 16049Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. Prepare written reports of investigation findings.Core taskTask 16046Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Document all investigative activities.Core taskTask 16053Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.Core taskTask 16054Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.Core taskTask 16055Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.Core taskTask 16048Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Testify in court regarding investigation findings.Core taskTask 16043Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Prepare evidence for presentation in court.Core taskTask 16038Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Recommend actions in fraud cases.Core taskTask 16047Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.Core taskTask 16045Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.Core taskTask 16050Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.Core taskTask 16057Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 14. Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.Core taskTask 16035Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 15. Evaluate business operations to identify risk areas for fraud.Core taskTask 16052Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 16. Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts.Core taskTask 16056Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 17. Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection.Core taskTask 16044Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 18. Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques.Core taskTask 16036Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 19. Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.Core taskTask 16041Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 20. Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud.Core taskTask 16040Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 21. Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems.Core taskTask 16037Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 22. Obtain and serve subpoenas.Supplemental taskTask 16039Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 23. Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.Supplemental taskTask 16042Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2023
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 13-2099
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