Psychology of Criminals: Understanding the Criminal Mind

Crime Psychology

The key to successful fraud detection and prevention lies in better understanding the psychology of criminals. To stay one step ahead, you need to know exactly how they think and why they act the way they do. In the world of forensic accountancy, this kind of crime psychology is essential for detecting fraud and preventing financial crime. Fraud prevention is exactly that—stopping criminal activity before it happens. When crimes are only detected at a late stage, the damage may already be done. Developing this insight means putting yourself in the shoes of the fraudster, seeing the world through their eyes, and ultimately stopping them in their tracks.

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This engaging Psychology of Criminals: Understanding the Criminal Mind module has been designed for both aspiring and experienced forensic accountants. Explore what makes the modern fraudster tick, study the psychology that deals with criminals, and examine how financial offenders think and where they look for opportunities to strike. Learn who commits financial crime and why, how fraud impacts its victims, and the key differences between high-level and low-level fraud.