{"product_id":"9781532022173","title":"Psychology of Fraud: Integrating Criminological Theory into Counter Fraud Efforts","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstimates reveal that insurance fraud costs $80 billion per year—and that’s just in the United States of America. That translates into almost $1,000 annually per household.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWeak preventative controls and paltry punishments make insurance fraud particularly attractive to criminals, who often use it as their preferred vehicle for funding organized crime and terrorist activities.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eJ. Michael Skiba examines why insurance fraud is seen as a low-risk, high-reward offense and the toll it takes on society. He also highlights how criminological theory can be used in a counter fraud setting; how pressure, opportunity, and rationalization form the basis of insurance fraud; and how to identify where you’re most vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBy learning how the mind of a fraudster works, you’ll be equipped to fix problem areas. More importantly, you’ll have the insights you need to develop a comprehensive anti-fraud program.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eReduce the opportunity to commit insurance fraud, mitigate losses, boost profitability, and save honest customers money by drilling down into the Psychology of Fraud.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47163328004336,"sku":"9781532022173","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781532022173_p0.jpg?v=1763741262","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781532022173","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}