Category: Email Campaign

Appearing in Court

In the previous edition of this campaign we looked at completing a witness statement. This week we look at what might occur when are called to court. Remember that if you are involved in a criminal prosecution; you have given a statement that complies with section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967; and the […]

Statements & Reports

Previously in part 12 of this email campaign we looked at some issues that you might consider when investigating a suspected fraud. In this issue we look at some things to consider when completing two formal documents that you might be required to complete in order for legal action to be taken. When you Might […]

Debt Recovery Options

Is it ever Worthwhile Recovering Money From A Fraudster? In this edition of the email campaign we look at whether it is ever worth considering recovering money from an employee that commits a fraud or attempting to recover money from someone who commits a fraud (such as through a chargeback) against your organisation. Read more>>

Counter Fraud Training

Why you need to train to protect your business As will be obvious from the email campaign economic crime is a complex and ever present threat. Without training your business is at a serious disadvantage compared with the fraudster, who only has to be lucky once, is organised, and who can bide their time and […]

Mitigating Fraud Losses

Why mitigate your fraud losses In addition to reducing the risk of economic crime by taking steps to harden your business against fraud attacks you can also mitigate the effects of some types of fraud attack where they cause specific harm. One option for risk mitigation is the transfer of risk. A common way of […]

Fraud and Terrorism

Why are we Linking Fraud and Terrorism? This week we are looking at the darker side to money laundering and fraud attacks upon your business. It has long been known that fraud in the travel sector has been linked to organised criminal gangs, what is not so readily understood is that fraud has also been […]

Key Management Checks

Why You Should Carry Out Key Management Checks? Internal Fraud comes in many guises. No organisation is safe from fraud and much of it is hidden. In this email we look at some key areas where fraud occurs and which are easily hidden and recommend some management checks that you can take to tighten up […]

Advanced Employee Checks

Why You Should Carry Out Advanced Checks On Potential Employees? We have looked previously about the very minimum basic checks that should be carried out when employing staff. Basic checks are designed to identify that: · the person is who they say they are, · the person is legal to work within the UK, · […]

Know your client

Why You Should Check Out Your Client Know your Client (KYC) is arguably the most important aspect of the UK’s anti-money laundering legislative requirements and businesses that are required to comply with anti money laundering legislation must comply fully with them. However being sure who you are doing business with should form the basis of […]

Security – part 2

Why Security Matters The best defences against fraud are useless if they are let down by your security processes. Physical Security Whilst you do not wish to make your work premises a forbidding, prison-like, fortress, it is important to have an appropriate level of security that protects your business from unwanted and potentially harmful attention. […]

Security – part 1

Why Security Matters The best defences against fraud are useless if they are let down by your security processes. Physical Security Whilst you do not wish to make your work premises a forbidding, prison-like, fortress, it is important to have an appropriate level of security that protects your business from unwanted and potentially harmful attention. […]

Investigating Internal Fraud

An Internal Fraud Occurs No matter how hard a company tries to minimise its fraud risk, at some point an internal fraud will occur. A fraud investigation can have serious consequences for a company, regardless of the final outcome. Staff morale can suffer and customers may be concerned enough to not enter into contracts or […]

Fraud and Money Laundering

What is the Difference Between Fraud and Money Laundering The preceding parts of this series have concentrated on fraud. But what exactly is fraud? The following is an overview of what fraud and money laundering are and should not be taken as a legal definition. Readers should refer to the CPS guidance on these subjects […]

Identity Fraud

Why secure your identity? Fraudsters generally hide behind another person’s identity to obtain anonymity and avoid detection. Identity Fraud enables criminals to carry out employment and payment fraud and many other scams safe from detection. Once someone has compromised your identity they can use your personal details to commit crime, smuggle people across borders, open […]

Chargebacks and 3D Secure

What is a chargeback? A chargeback is where a customer has had money debited from their credit card which they dispute, if the dispute is upheld it results in a refund being made to the customer. Are chargebacks fraudulent bookings? Up to 65% of chargebacks are where a customer has reported an unauthorized use of […]