Forensic Interviewing: How to Ethically Extract Truth in Fraud Cases

Fraud investigations are won or lost in the interview room. In this practical and thought-provoking session, attendees will learn how forensic interviewing techniques can uncover deception, identify partial truths, and ethically extract critical information in fraud cases. This course explores how investigators can improve interview outcomes by reducing contamination, recognizing bias, and building more effective interview strategies. Participants will gain actionable techniques to ask clearer questions, interpret responses more accurately, and strengthen the integrity of their investigations.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Developing an effective forensic interview strategy
• Avoiding contamination in interview questions
• Understanding “wiggle” and eliminating ambiguity in communication
• Recognizing how bias impacts interpretation and decision-making
• Identifying partial truths and deceptive omissions
• Distinguishing between truthful and factual statements
• Calibrating to a subject’s communication and behavioral patterns
• Using linguistic and behavioral cues during interviews
• Structuring ethical and effective questioning techniques
• The power of simple questions and strategic silence