Why do fraud investigations initially involve few people and avoid the word "investigation?"
A) To avoid alerting suspects about the investigation
B) To avoid incriminating innocent people
C) To avoid unnecessary stress or suspicion among employees
D) All of the above

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A: A is incorrect because one reason the investigation initially involves few people is to avoid alerting the perpetrator. If the fraudster were to discover the investigation, he or she would have sufficient time to destroy the evidence, alter the fraud, or think of a defense.
B: B is incorrect because avoiding incrimination of innocent people is one of the primary reasons for not going to the suspect first. If you incriminate the suspect before you have the information needed, and then you discover the suspect is innocent, you could be sued for slander and bringing false charges.
C: C is incorrect because avoiding undue stress or suspicion is a good reason to start the investigation from the outside in. When those you will interviewing get stressed or suspicious, they are less likely to provide their full support to the investigation.
D: D is correct.

Why Do Fraud Investigations Initially Involve Few People and Avoid