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When introducing themselves, fraud examiners should avoid titles like investigator or Certified Fraud Examiner that might raise suspicion or defensiveness. The Manual recommends using neutral titles such as auditor because it is less threatening and more acceptable in an organizational setting.

According to CFE Prep – Investigations:

“In most jurisdictions, income tax records are not public records and cannot be accessed for pre-employment purposes”.

Common public sources include court, property, licensing, and utility records.Thus, searching income tax filings is not a common use of public sources.

This question tests your knowledge of Domain 3.

In the context of Bankruptcy Fraud, specifically relating to bankruptcy, bustout, the question asks about the core concepts in this area.

The correct answer is C: Uses credit to purchase a considerable amount of goods.

This question focuses on bankruptcy fraud concepts. The correct answer correctly identifies the relevant bankruptcy process, filing type, or fraud scheme. Understanding bankruptcy proceedings and the roles of various parties is essential for fraud examiners investigating these cases.

“The locations of the subject’s residences and businesses (e.g., through analysing the payments of utility bills)… The cities and countries in which the subject conducts business (e.g., through analysing the payments for carrier services to deliver packages)”【6:2014 International Fraud Examiners Manual.pdf†L57-L77】.

They do not directly prove skimming or show market values of real estate.