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.

What They Do

Fraud examiners, investigators, and analysts work to uncover financial deception and protect organizations from economic crimes. They spend their days analyzing financial records, transaction patterns, and business documents to identify irregularities that might indicate fraudulent activity. When suspicious patterns emerge, they conduct detailed investigations by interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and documenting their findings in comprehensive reports. They also review insurance claims, expense reports, and financial statements to detect schemes like embezzlement, identity theft, or procurement fraud.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Applied Mathematics(masters)Vanderbilt University, TN
$134,475
Applied Mathematics(masters)Johns Hopkins University, MD
$121,262
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Harvard University, MA
$114,279
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Brown University, RI
$99,193
Applied Mathematics(masters)University of Washington-Seattle Campus, WA
$98,796
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ
$97,700
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Northwestern University, IL
$94,684
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$91,559
Applied Mathematics(masters)Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ
$84,983
Applied Mathematics(masters)University of Southern California, CA
$84,685
Applied Mathematics(masters)Seattle University, WA
$83,342
Applied Mathematics(masters)Stony Brook University, NY
$83,112
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Ohio State University-Main Campus, OH
$82,523
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
$82,275
Applied Mathematics(masters)The University of Texas at Austin, TX
$82,241
Applied Mathematics(bachelors)Wentworth Institute of Technology, MA
$82,152
Applied Mathematics(masters)DePaul University, IL
$81,728
Applied Mathematics(masters)University of North Texas, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)University of Houston, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)The University of Texas at San Antonio, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)The University of Texas at Arlington, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)Texas State University, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)University of Dallas, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)Southern Methodist University, TX
$80,690
Applied Mathematics(masters)Dallas Baptist University, TX
$80,690

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