The fraud perpetrator is generally highly distinguishable from the ordinary criminal. Generally the fraudster do no believe in getting his or her hands dirty and will often not consider him or herself to be a criminal.

Analysis of the behaviour of a number of fraudsters concluded that the typical fraudster may display one or more of the following characteristics:

Higher than average intelligence

Fraudsters generally have a higher than average intelligence when compared to the average person. Fraudsters are continuously on the lookout for new and create ideas in defrauding people, enriching themselves.

The fraudster uses his or her brain functions more than the average person and therefore ensures that his or her intelligence levels grow continuously.

Influential contacts

Fraudsters are continuously building relationships with people in influential positions in companies, in government, etc. Often knowledge and experience is obtained from these individuals, which are utilized in the planning process of defrauding others. 

Fraudsters will generally boast about their relationships with influential individuals and will not hesitate to call upon their assistance when realizing that heir scams or schemes are becoming known to others.

Knowledge on the legal aspects of Fraud

Fraudsters conduct research into the legal aspects associated with the scams they plan. Often these individuals have great knowledge on the legal aspects and processes that may have an impact on them when their activities are exposed.

Fraudsters are often in a position to manipulate investigators, victims, complainants and legal processes to benefit themselves.

Cunning and sly

Fraudsters often appear to be cunning and sly. From discussions with these individuals one will easily see this and this should raise alarm bells from the discussion one is involved in with these individuals.

Eloquent

The typical fraudster is eloquent. The fraudster will be in a position to enter into a relationship with any president, business leader or even a cleaner. They are well spoken and elegantly dressed and will fit into their environment perfectly and easily.

Convincing

Fraudsters are very convincing and possess the ability to manipulate those they come into contact with. Often fraudsters research the topics of their scams and very few people will be in a position to disprove facts given by these offenders. They are always in a position to quickly present attractive facts that will lure any victim into their scams.

Unscrupulous

The typical fraudster is very unscrupulous and has no conscience. These offenders are out to enrich themselves and has no problem with defrauding the last money from a pensioner or ensuring a family will be on the streets after they have conducted their scams.

When planning or performing their scams these offenders shows no feelings or compassion towards victims and display no moral or religious values.

They often display their psychopathic nature in the acts they perpetrate.

Always in control

When defrauding victims, fraudsters are always in control of the scam. They will not give the upper-hand to victims. Victims will rarely be afforded the opportunity to control any fact or aspect of the crime.

Egotistic

Fraudsters always display their self-confidence. They have no problem advertising their riches or their successes. They like to boast with money, cars and houses.

Best legal representation

When caught, these offenders will always ensure that they are represented by the best legal representatives, showing to the public their achievements and abilities in fighting the legal system.