In the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Report to the Nations 2024,  the survey revealed that "at lease 85% of all Fraudsters displayed at least one Behavioral Red Flag."

The following were the top ten behavioral red flags of fraud:

1. Living beyond means
2. Financial difficulties
3. Unusually close association with vendor/customer
4. No Behavioral red flags
5. Control issues, unwillingness to share duties
6. Irritability, suspiciousness, or defensiveness
7. "Wheeler-dealer" attitude
8. Bullying or intimidation
9. Divorce/family problems
10. Complained about inadequate pay