Investigation Techniques & Ethics Flashcards
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During a fraud investigation, an investigator discovers evidence of wrongdoing by a colleague. What is the ethical obligation?
Answer: Report it through appropriate channels regardless of relationships
Investigators have a professional duty to report discovered wrongdoing through proper channels, even when it involves colleagues.
Which technique is MOST appropriate when an investigator wants to assess the truthfulness of a subject's statement without a formal interview?
Answer: Statement analysis of written accounts
Statement analysis examines the linguistic structure of written or verbal accounts to identify deception indicators without formal interrogation.
An investigator is conducting a net worth analysis on a fraud suspect. What does a significant unexplained increase in net worth suggest?
Answer: Possible undisclosed income from fraud proceeds
Unexplained net worth increases that exceed known income sources are a classic indicator of concealed fraud proceeds.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'chain of custody' in fraud investigations?
Answer: The documented sequence of possession and control of evidence
Chain of custody documents who collected, handled, transferred, and stored evidence to ensure its integrity and admissibility.
A CFS investigator is asked by management to exclude certain findings from the investigation report. What is the proper response?
Answer: Refuse and document the request, as all material findings must be reported
Investigators must maintain objectivity and completeness; suppressing material findings compromises professional integrity and may constitute obstruction.
When interviewing a fraud suspect using the cognitive interview technique, what is the primary goal?
Answer: Maximizing the amount of accurate information recalled
The cognitive interview uses memory-enhancing techniques to help subjects recall more complete and accurate information.
Which ethical principle requires a fraud investigator to maintain competence in the methods and tools used during an investigation?
Answer: Due professional care
Due professional care requires investigators to possess the knowledge, skills, and diligence necessary to perform their work competently.