Exam CFE-Investigation Topic 2 Question 142 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Investigation exam
Question #: 142
Topic #: 2
Beta, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). is conducting an admission-seeking interview of Gamma, a fraud suspect. After Beta gave Gamma an appropriate rationalization for his conduct, Gamma continued his denials, giving various alibis. These alibis can usually be diffused by all of the following techniques EXCEPT:

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

During admission-seeking interviews, when suspects persist with denials or alibis, examiners are trained to diffuse them. Accepted techniques include:
* Discussing testimony of witnesses,
* Displaying physical evidence, and
* Downplaying the strength of evidence.
However, manuals caution that discussing a suspect'sprior deceptionsis not an effective or recommended method to diffuse alibis. It risks confrontation and may damage rapport, reducing chances of confession.
Therefore, optionCis the exception.

by pocekic378 at Apr 15, 2026, 07:23 AM

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2026-04-15 07:23:54
Selected Answer: D
Downplaying the strength of the evidence, however, does the opposite—it makes the suspect feel more confident in maintaining their alibi rather than abandoning it.
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