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Fraud Detection and Prevention for Investigators in Washington, DC or Live Online

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We offer seven critical courses with OIG (Office of Investigator General) standards in mind to sharpen the abilities of enforcement professionals at all levels.

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Fraud Detection and Prevention

  • Detection and Prevention of Fraud for Investigators

    • IDINVG8000
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Explore the legal statutes on fraud. Learn both the legal and layman's definitions of fraud, and the nature, causes and types of white-collar crimes. Become familiar with your professional audit responsibilities for designing audit procedures to detect fraud. Discover the role of internal controls and supervision in preventing fraud and become familiar with audit procedures proven effective in detecting fraud. Discuss the role of auditors in reporting illegal acts and working with investigators to prosecute fraud. Practice fraud detection methods in case exercises. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1.

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  • Contract and Procurement Fraud for Investigators Course

    • IDINVG8005
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn to detect and analyze contract and procurement fraud schemes in government contracts and grants, including false claims, corruption, and front operations.

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  • Making your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators Course

    • IDINVG8010
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Fraud is a booming business today! As fraud schemes become more sophisticated and defense attorneys more proactive, task forces including auditors, investigators and prosecutors are often assembled to combat the fraud schemes. Learn the techniques that are unique to planning and implementing a forensic audit. Identify how each team member contributes to the success of the task force. Learn the special rules and procedures that apply in obtaining evidence to substantiate and prosecute fraud. Analyze the differences between program and forensic audits, and also the basis for those differences. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1 and Level 2.

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  • Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course

    • IDAUDT7200
    • Weekdays only
    • 2 Days
    • Prerequisites required

    Learn how to assess information systems for counterintelligence threats and apply protective measures aligned with federal guidelines.

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  • Data Analytics for Fraud Detection for Investigators Course

    • IDINVG8025
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Develop data analysis skills to detect fraud patterns in grants, contracts, and financial systems using forensic tools and case-based methods.

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  • Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud for Investigators Course

    • IDINVG8030
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Understand common fraud schemes and warning signs specific to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects, and learn how to detect vulnerabilities before they escalate.

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  • Report Writing for Investigations Course

    • IDINVG8040
    • Weekdays only
    • 1 Day
    • Prerequisites required

    Gain proficiency in writing clear, concise, and impactful Reports of Administrative Investigations (ROIs) aligned with federal best practices and investigative standards.

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Fraud Detection and Prevention Certificates

  • Fraud Auditing and Awareness Certificate Program

    • IDCAFAA.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • 10 Days
    • Open to beginners

    Satisfy your CPE requirements with comprehensive training in fraud auditing, detection, and prevention designed for auditors and investigators.

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  • Fraud Detection and Prevention for Investigators Certificate Program

    • IDFDP.CP
    • Weekdays only
    • Open to beginners

    Prepare to detect and prevent fraud in government programs, grants, and contracts through targeted investigative training aligned with OIG standards.

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Overall, good. It was a good fundamental course to gain an understanding of contract fraud. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared experiences from his own past to emphasis the material.

Carrie L.

Allen McCain was excellent. Thank you!

Cheri G.

Alan McCain is an excellent instructor. He made the course interesting and engaging.

John Glynn

Learned a new and more effective way to review reports.

Mary Meier

The Instructor was very knowledgeable. This course was very helpful. It helped a lot for my current audit projects.

Vanessa R.

Our Fraud Detection and Prevention for Investigators are rated 4.8 stars

  • Vanessa R. Aug 26, 2025
    Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud Course

    The Instructor was very knowledgeable. This course was very helpful. It helped a lot for my current audit projects.

  • Mary Meier Aug 22, 2025
    Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course

    Learned a new and more effective way to review reports.

  • John Glynn Aug 22, 2025
    Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    Alan McCain is an excellent instructor. He made the course interesting and engaging.

  • Carrie L. Aug 21, 2025
    Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    Overall, good. It was a good fundamental course to gain an understanding of contract fraud. The instructor was knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared experiences from his own past to emphasis the material.

  • Cheri G. Aug 21, 2025
    Contract and Procurement Fraud Course

    Allen McCain was excellent. Thank you!

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Attend courses in-person in Washington, DC or live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

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Upcoming Fraud Detection and Prevention Classes in Washington, DC or Live Online

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September 2025
Reviewing Other People's Report Writing Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Learn to efficiently review and provide constructive feedback on audit report drafts to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.

Detection and Prevention of Fraud Course
September 3–4
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Learn to detect and prevent fraud with practical tools, legal insights, and proven audit techniques.

Fraud Auditing and Awareness Certificate Program
September 3–December 17
Weekdays 9–5pm
$4,999
10 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Satisfy your CPE requirements with comprehensive training in fraud auditing, detection, and prevention designed for auditors and investigators.

Red Flags of Infrastructure Fraud for Investigators Course
September 15
Monday 9–5pm
$649
1 Day
Washington, DC or Live Online

Understand common fraud schemes and warning signs specific to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) projects, and learn how to detect vulnerabilities before they escalate.

Making your Case to Prosecute Fraud for Investigators Course
September 17–18
Wednesday to Thursday 9–5pm
$1,049
2 Days
Washington, DC or Live Online

Fraud is a booming business today! As fraud schemes become more sophisticated and defense attorneys more proactive, task forces including auditors, investigators and prosecutors are often assembled to combat the fraud schemes. Learn the techniques that are unique to planning and implementing a forensic audit. Identify how each team member contributes to the success of the task force. Learn the special rules and procedures that apply in obtaining evidence to substantiate and prosecute fraud. Analyze the differences between program and forensic audits, and also the basis for those differences. This course is part of the Certified Government Auditor (CGA) program, Level 1 and Level 2.

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