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Fraud & Insider Risk · Fraud Typology Mapper

Map incident facts against established fraud typologies

Analyze your transaction data and incident descriptions against established fraud typologies — see which patterns the facts resemble, which red flags are present, and what evidence is still missing.

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Example artifactFraud Typology Mapping Report

Illustrative content · Public sources only

Incident fact summaryTypology matches & rationaleRed flag inventoryMissing evidence & next checks
Red flagRelated typologyStrength
Round-amount transfers near thresholdStructuring patternMedium
Vendor created shortly before paymentShell / fictitious vendorMedium
Approval by a single insiderInternal override patternHigh
Refund volume spikeRefund abuse patternLow
Typology matches are analytical resemblances, not fraud findingsEvidence needed to confirm or rule out each patternPrioritized checks for the investigating team

A decision-ready artifact

What you get

A focused brief that keeps the evidence, uncertainty, and next actions visible.

Start with what you know

What you can enter

Transaction data or extracts you can share
Incident descriptions or case notes
Alerts or exceptions that triggered the review
Relevant internal context (roles, processes, timeline)
Your own typology or red-flag framework, if you use one
The triage question you need answered

From input to source-linked brief

  1. 01Case intake

    Provide the transaction data, incident description, and context you have.

  2. 02Typology analysis

    Compare the facts against established fraud typologies and your framework if supplied.

  3. 03Red flag review

    Tie each indicator to specific data points, with strength and missing evidence noted.

  4. 04Mapping report

    Review matched patterns, red flags, and a prioritized check list for investigators.

Use cases

Incident triage

Quickly see which fraud patterns an incident resembles before assigning investigative effort.

Financial crime analysis

Structure a first-pass typology view over transaction extracts and case notes.

Alert escalation support

Decide whether an alert warrants escalation, with the reasoning documented.

Case documentation

Give investigators a consistent typology-mapped starting record for the case file.

What this is not

4S8 works with public sources, your case material, and source-linked analysis to support human review — not to replace legal, compliance, or investigative judgment.

  • Analytical pattern matching, not a fraud determination or accusation
  • Not AML screening, a SAR decision, or regulatory reporting advice
  • Works on the data you provide — no access to your transaction systems
  • Typology matches indicate resemblance; alternative explanations are noted
  • Absence of red flags is not clearance
  • Human investigation required before any action against a person or entity

Frequently asked questions

Does it tell me whether fraud occurred?

No. It maps the facts you provide against established typologies and surfaces red flags with stated reasoning. Whether fraud occurred is a human determination, made with proper investigation.

Is this a compliance or regulatory decision tool?

No. It supports triage and analysis. Regulatory obligations — filings, reporting, escalation — remain decisions for your compliance function and counsel.

What data does it need?

Whatever you can provide: transaction extracts, incident descriptions, alerts, and context. It works entirely on supplied material and flags where the data is too thin to assess a pattern.

Can I run it on recurring incident batches?

Yes. It can run on demand for a single case or on a schedule against new incident batches, producing a mapping report for human triage each time.

Start with a source-linked brief

Start free — begin now and get a structured, reviewable artifact back.

Map Typologies