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About This Career Path

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.

Environment

Also Known As

  • Fraud
  • Fraud prevention associate
  • Certified fraud examiner
  • Fraud prevention
  • Investigator
  • Special investigation unit investigator
  • Fraud prevention
  • Fraud prevention manager
  • Fraud
  • Inspector general
  • Special agent
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Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations.

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Salary Breakdown

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Average

$73,870

ANNUAL

$35.51

HOURLY

Entry Level

$47,310

ANNUAL

$22.75

HOURLY

Mid Level

$69,200

ANNUAL

$33.27

HOURLY

Expert Level

$103,670

ANNUAL

$49.84

HOURLY

Projected Jobs

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

2,030

Projected job openings through 2032

Sample Career Roadmap

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Supporting Certifications

Accounting
 Arizona Western College
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Supporting Programs

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

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Arizona Western College
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Top Expected Tasks

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

01

Gather financial documents related to investigations.

02

Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.

03

Prepare written reports of investigation findings.

04

Document all investigative activities.

05

Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.

06

Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.

07

Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.

08

Testify in court regarding investigation findings.

09

Prepare evidence for presentation in court.

10

Recommend actions in fraud cases.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Economics and Accounting

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

KNOWLEDGE

Computers and Electronics

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Writing

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Expression

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

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