How does one go about becoming a fraud investigator?

Certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation is a  professional credential awarded to those who investigate and resolve fraud cases. The experts who have undergone in-depth training to become fraud examiners and who are skilled in identifying fraudulent conduct, looking into scams, and closing fraud cases. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners grants this professional degree to those who are skilled in the fields of fraud detection, investigation, and settlement. 

Fraud examiners look into a range of crimes, such as money laundering, tax evasion, embezzlement, and illegal investment schemes. Depending on the nature of the inquiry, a fraud examiner may be asked to interview suspects, testify in civil and criminal prosecutions, and/or prepare legal reports to be submitted to a state or federal financial supervisory authority.

Join the Association of Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

The first step is to become an associate member of the ACFE. This is available to anybody engaged in preventing, detecting, and deterring fraud from all job functions, industries, and experience levels. You can join by going to ACFE.com/Join.

Advance your CFE exam preparation

Your understanding of the four main topics that make up the body of knowledge for fraud examinations will be assessed on the CFE Exam. To ace the CFE Exams, enrol in our Certified Fraud Examiner course in India.

Apply for the CFE exam

Four qualifying sections make up the online application for the CFE Exam: Qualifications, Experience and Character, Signature Statement, and Payment. Upload your corroborating files to the Certification Portal. You can oversee your application through the Certification Portal by sending supporting materials straight to the ACFE. Documentation in support comprises:

Provide evidence of experience

Evidence of Education; Picture; Expert Suggestions

Pass the Certified Fraud Examiner Exam

You must pass the CFE Exam to obtain the CFE Credential. The four main areas of knowledge that make up the fraud examination body of knowledge are tested in the CFE Exam:

• Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
• Law
• Investigation
• Fraud Prevention and Deterrence

Applying for membership and signing up for ACFE courses can be done via the ACFE or Netrika websites. Candidates need to finish a few stages in the application procedure to register. The CFE exam costs, qualifications, experience and character, and a signature statement make up the four parts of the online application. Verification of the candidate’s job history and education is required. ACFE India also requests three letters of professional recommendation and a recent photo. Users will get an email confirming their application within five to seven days of submitting it.