Experienced fraud investigator with a strong record in transaction analysis, evidence collection, and risk level determination. Skilled in preparing clear reports, uncovering suspicious activity, and supporting legal and compliance actions.
Work History
Fraud Investigator
18 Years 3 Months
Fraud Investigative Services, LLC | 07.2008 - Current
Investigated fraud complaints using financial records, transaction patterns, and evidence summaries.
Analyzed account activity to identify suspicious behavior and escalation indicators.
Interviewed witnesses and subjects to clarify inconsistencies and support case development.
Documented findings in detailed reports for internal review and legal proceedings.
Coordinated with law enforcement and compliance teams on active fraud matters.
Collected supporting evidence from databases, correspondence, and case files.
Prepared case packets with organized timelines, exhibits, and investigative notes.
Reviewed transactions and receipts to identify suspicious activity.
Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies, irregularities and fraudulent activity.
Performed risk assessments to determine level of fraud risk and prioritize investigations.
Produced detailed reports of fraud investigations and presented findings to senior management.
Reviewed reports and individual transactions that appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity.
Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new employees, ensuring a strong understanding of anti-fraud processes and systems.
Improved company-wide security measures through the development and implementation of fraud prevention policies and procedures.
Summarized all key information regarding the investigation into a detailed report for delivery to the client.
Interviewed witnesses thoroughly, asking appropriate questions to ascertain critical details about each case.
Contributed to risk assessment efforts by identifying vulnerabilities within existing systems that could be exploited by criminals perpetrating fraud schemes.
Played a key role in the design and implementation of employee awareness campaigns, raising company-wide understanding of the importance of fraud prevention.
Kept current with industry best practices and attended professional development events to maintain expertise in fraud investigation techniques.
Reduced fraudulent activity by implementing effective fraud detection strategies and tools.
Identified potential risks by conducting thorough investigations and analyzing transaction patterns.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti, MI | 12-1975