BFA #027 | Choose your fraud fighter

What's happening Fraud Fighters?

Maybe I should stop generalizing all fraud fighters. Have you ever taken a step back and thought about what kind of fraud fighter you are?

Fraud fighters come in different flavors, each with their own unique style and approach. And you know what? It's pretty fascinating to observe how different their methods can be.

Let's investigate further.

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Understanding Your Fraud Fighter

Your why is your purpose, your motivation, the heart of what gets you out of bed to take on fraudsters every day.

When you know your why, you've got your own guiding North Star to steer by when the work gets rough (and we know it will). Your why reminds you of the bigger picture and why you stay in this fight.

Your why shapes how you approach things and the choices you make. It keeps you locked on target when distractions come flying in.

Most importantly, your why is the fire that fuels your passion and fulfillment as a fraud fighter.

Understanding the reason behind your passion allows you to direct your energy and enthusiasm effectively. Even though this work is challenging, remembering your underlying purpose helps you maintain your commitment through ups and downs.

Where do you even start by trying to figure out what your ‘why’ is?

Well…

Start by thinking about what drives you. Your motivations provide clues to your inner fraud-fighting persona. Conducting a self-assessment to determine what type of fraud fighter you are can be an enlightening process.

Here are some steps to guide you and what you'll need:

• A notebook to record your reflections

• Time for self-analysis

• Input from teammates who know your work style

Step 1: Examine your core motivations

Reflect on what drives you as a fraud fighter. Do you value justice, analysis, problem solving, protecting people, uncovering the truth, etc? Your motivations provide clues to your archetype.

Step 2: Evaluate your working style

Consider how you approach tasks and challenges. Are you more creative, precise, independent, relentless, strategic, questioning? Your work preferences point to your type.

Step 3: Assess your interactions with others

How do you communicate and connect with colleagues and clients? Can you easily read behaviors? Do you focus on safeguarding others? Your interactions reveal much about your style.

Step 4: Identify your strengths and weaknesses

What are you naturally good at and what requires more focus? Are you perceptive? Analytical? Empathetic? Strategic? Understanding this helps determine your fit.

Step 5: Seek feedback

Ask colleagues for insights into your work style, strengths and weaknesses. They may provide perspective you lack.

Step 6: Take relevant assessments

Personality and career assessments can provide additional clarity on your characteristics.

Choosing Your Fraud Fighter

Who else is just here to figure out what type of fraud fighter they are?