A number of fraud policy examples contained within the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual also cover issues surrounding laws and legislation covering fraud. While a large majority of fraudulent acts are generally dealt with on the State level in the United States, the seriousness and growing number of schemes associated with fraud is requiring the use of U.S. federal resources, such as agencies to fight fraud and laws and regulations for governing fraud itself. Generally speaking, fraudulent acts that result in interstate commerce transactions will fall under the jurisdiction any number of federal agencies.

For purposes of this Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual, a description of Title 18 of the United States Code of Crimes and Criminal Procedures and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are provided to users, as these are generally seen as two of the most compelling pieces of legislation covering fraud.

There is also an option specifically within this section of the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual to add additional laws that you feel would be beneficial for your organization and employees. For example, if you work in the health care industry or the mortgage industry, there are a number of laws, regulations, and requirements that businesses must adhere to. You can simply add the contents to this section, ultimately making it more complete and relevant.

In short, the fraud policy examples contained within this comprehensive and in-depth document are second to none. They've been developed by industry veterans who have spent years putting together sustainable frameworks for helping fight fraud. The fraud policy examples found in the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual are a must have for any organization serious about fighting fraud.

1. Learn about the Fraud Policy and Procedure Manual
2. Examples of Common Fraudulent Schemes
3. Resources for Understanding, Identifying and Reporting Fraud
4. Resources for Understanding, Identifying and Reporting Fraud outside the United States
5. Laws and Legislation Covering Fraud
6. Types of Fraud
7. Fraud Detection and Prevention
8. Comprehensive Internal Controls Framework for Helping Detect and Prevent Fraud
9. Fraud Awareness Training Program
10. Employee Usage Policies and Procedures for Helping Detect and Prevent Fraud
11. Reporting and Responding to Fraud
12. Investigating Fraud and Notifying Relevant Parties
13. Asset Recovery
14. Lessons Learned
15. Appendix