Behavioral Analysis of Fraud

School of Continuing Education - Evidentia University

Psychology in Fraud: Analysis and Detection Protocol

Analyze fraud through behavior, not only through transactions.

A professional online course on fraud psychology, anti-fraud behavioral analysis and the MetaProtocol SAVE, with attention to the psychological and behavioral elements that support fraud detection.

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Fraud behavior

A behavioral method for understanding fraud

This course studies fraud from the perspective of applied behavioral analysis. It focuses on how fraudulent behavior appears, how psychological and behavioral elements can be examined, and how the MetaProtocol SAVE supports structured analysis and detection.

An 8-week self-paced online format for working professionals.

Course content

The core subjects inside the course

The course content connects fraud psychology, behavioral analysis and the MetaProtocol SAVE, giving students a structured way to examine the conduct, indicators and decision patterns involved in fraudulent behavior.

01

Psychological approach to fraud

Study fraud through a psychological lens and understand how behavior can reveal relevant analytical clues.

02

Fraudster behavior

Analyze the conduct, motivations and behavioral patterns that may appear in fraud-related contexts.

03

MetaProtocol SAVE

Learn the foundations of the MetaProtocol SAVE as a structured resource for anti-fraud behavioral analysis.

04

Psychological and behavioral elements

Break down the elements that help explain fraudulent conduct from a behavioral perspective.

05

Comprehensive fraud analysis

Approach fraud from a holistic perspective that includes psychological, behavioral and practical dimensions.

06

IACA and anti-fraud behavior

Understand the role of the Anti-Fraud Behavior Analysis Institute and its contribution to this analytical approach.

Behavioral focus

The course frames fraud as a behavioral phenomenon, not only as a financial or procedural incident.

SAVE protocol

Students work with a structured protocol designed to organize psychological and behavioral analysis.

Applied detection

The program connects concepts with practical fraud detection and analysis situations.

What you will learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

The course is organized around practical outcomes that connect behavioral science with fraud analysis and detection.

01

Understand fraud behaviorally

Interpret fraud from the perspective of behavioral analysis and psychological processes.

02

Use fraud management tools

Apply different resources and criteria that support fraud management, analysis and detection.

03

Work with MetaProtocol SAVE

Understand and apply the foundations of the MetaProtocol SAVE in fraud analysis contexts.

Professional use

Where this course can help

A compact skill set for professionals who need stronger behavioral, investigative or decision-making tools in fraud-related environments.

1

Fraud prevention and detection

2

Compliance and internal investigations

3

Anti-fraud behavioral analysis

Format and completion

Online, self-paced and clearly structured

The official course format is designed for flexible study, with online lessons, materials and tutor support.

How you study

Lessons and materials are available online. The course is self-paced within the published duration and does not require live classes.

How you complete it

Students must pass all quizzes, pass the final activity and reach a final score of 7/10 or higher to obtain the Certificate of Completion.

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Certificate of Completion issued by School of Continuing Education - Evidentia University.