Understanding behavioural risk in fraud prevention

While fraudster profiling in itself may be beneficial, when combined with a behavioural risk assessment using a variety of research methods, investigators can narrow the field and focus their efforts on those most likely to be dishonest. Vera Cherepanova takes us through this more holistic approach.

Vera Cherepanova (www.linkedin.com/in/veracherepanova) is a global compliance, behavioural risk and ethics consultant. A founding partner of Milan-based boutique business consultancy Studio Etica, she advises corporations in industries such as consumer goods, construction and telecoms, as well as international not-for-profits including the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Her white paper on behavioural risk is available at www.studioetica.com/download-auditing-culture-assessing-behavioral-risk-a-practical-guide.

While fraudster profiling in itself may be beneficial, when combined with a behavioural risk assessment using a variety of research methods, investigators can narrow the field and focus their efforts on those most likely to be dishonest. Vera Cherepanova takes us through this more holistic approach.