# Tasks & work activities — financial fraud examiner

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 13-2099.04 (Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.
- **[Core]** Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques.
- **[Core]** Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems.
- **[Core]** Prepare evidence for presentation in court.
- **[Core]** Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud.
- **[Core]** Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
- **[Core]** Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
- **[Core]** Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection.
- **[Core]** Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
- **[Core]** Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
- **[Core]** Recommend actions in fraud cases.
- **[Core]** Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.
- **[Core]** Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
- **[Core]** Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.
- **[Core]** Gather financial documents related to investigations.
- **[Core]** Evaluate business operations to identify risk areas for fraud.
- **[Core]** Document all investigative activities.
- **[Core]** Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
- **[Core]** Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
- **[Core]** Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts.
- **[Core]** Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
- **[Supplemental]** Obtain and serve subpoenas.
- **[Supplemental]** Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
- Analyze business or financial data.
- Apprehend criminal suspects.
- Assess risks to business operations.
- Collect evidence for legal proceedings.
- Detain suspects or witnesses.
- Develop business or financial information systems.
- Document information related to legal proceedings.
- Gather financial records.
- Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.
- Interview witnesses, suspects, or claimants.
- Investigate legal issues.
- Maintain data in information systems or databases.
- Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
- Obtain documentation to authorize activities.
- Prepare legal or investigatory documentation.
- Supervise employees.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Train personnel to enhance job skills.
- Update professional knowledge.
