A professional who investigates cases of fraud involving use of charge cards reported lost or stolen, cash refunds, and nonexistent accounts in retail stores. Respnsibilities include:

• Receives information from credit, sales, and collection departments regarding suspected fraud cases.
• Interviews store personnel, and observes and questions suspected customers to obtain evidence.
• Compiles detailed reports on fraud cases, and submits and discusses cases with police.
• Consults with postal officials when charge cards are reported stolen in mail.
• Testifies at court trials of offenders.
• Prepares reports of fraud cases and submits reports to security department and other store officials.