13-2099.04 · Task explorer
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
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This source lists 23 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
23 tasks shown
Core · Task 16053 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Document all investigative activities.
Core · Task 16054 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
Core · Task 16046 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
Core · Task 16049 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
Core · Task 16051 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Gather financial documents related to investigations.
Core · Task 16057 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Core · Task 16045 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
Core · Task 16047 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Recommend actions in fraud cases.
Core · Task 16048 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.
Core · Task 16055 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
Core · Task 16038 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare evidence for presentation in court.
Core · Task 16050 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.
Core · Task 16043 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
Core · Task 16056 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts.
Core · Task 16036 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques.
Core · Task 16035 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.
Core · Task 16052 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Evaluate business operations to identify risk areas for fraud.
Core · Task 16044 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection.
Core · Task 16037 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems.
Core · Task 16041 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
Supplemental · Task 16039 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Obtain and serve subpoenas.
Supplemental · Task 16042 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.
Supplemental · Task 16040 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud.
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