Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Module Offerings
7230PS-SEP-MTP
Aims
This module aims to consider the fraud landscape and evolution due to the digital age on both a National and Global (International) level. There will be an opportunity to review and understand Criminal behaviour theories that impact fraud and the challenges of collaboration, technology, privacy legislation and policy developers in building an effective fraud risk strategy.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the fraud risk framework of a private sector organisation.
2.
Discuss critically the risk of fraud in relation to organized crime as opposed to individual offenders.
3.
Assess the impact of the internet on the global fraud landscape.
4.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence and machine learning in a fraud strategy.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Following an introductory session the module will address the following topics:
• Public vs private sector fraud and intelligence concepts
• Organized crime vs non organised crime – fraud methods/reasons
• Assessing fraud risk in a developing market
• A history of fraud – pre internet
• Fraud in the developing technological space
• Process vs gadgets, the value of a good foundation
• The Fraud Triangle and displacement techniques
Additional Information:Indicative Reading List
Betts, M.J., Clark, D. & City of London Police, associated with work, 2017. Investigation of fraud and economic crime.
Tunley, M., 2015. The accredited counter fraud specialist handbook,
Wells, J.T., 2017. Corporate fraud handbook : prevention and detection Fifth.,
Button, M. and Gee, J., 2013. Countering fraud for competitive advantage: the professional approach to reducing the last great hidden cost. John Wiley & Sons.