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FAP Celebrates 10 Years
Fraud - Prevention is Better than Cure

This year the Fraud Advisory Panel celebrates the 10th anniversary of its launch.  Originally established in 1998 through a public-spirited initiative by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Panel is today a registered charity and company limited by guarantee.  It works to raise awareness of the immense human, social and economic damage caused by fraud and to develop effective remedies.

To mark the occasion the Fraud Advisory Panel will be hosting a full day conference on Fraud - Prevention is better than cure and gala dinner on Tuesday 17 June 2008 in London. Further details are available here

Insurance Fraud
False or exaggerated insurance claims cost the UK insurance industry an estimated of £1.6 billion a year. This adds about 5% the premiums paid by policyholders.

The Insurance Fraud Bureau operates a free and confidential helpline for anyone who wishes to report suspected insurance fraud. Contact the Cheatline on Tel: 0800 328 2550.

Identity Fraud

Identity fraud is a growing problem which is estimated to cost the United Kingdom £1.7 billion per year. Individuals, sole traders, businesses and government departments can all become the victims of identity fraud.  But what happens if you or your business becomes a victim?

In December 2007 the Fraud Advisory Panel published guidance for businesses and individuals entitled Identity Fraud: Do you know the signs?. These guides are designed to help businesses and individuals to manage the risk of identity fraud and cover the ways in which identity fraud can manifest itself, how to detect identity fraud, and some of the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

Both guides are available to download free from here.

Government Fraud Review

In March 2007 the Government announced a range of new measures designed to address the problem of fraud in the United Kingdom and the harm it causes to the economy and wider society. The package of anti-fraud measures included the establishment of:

• A National Fraud Strategic Authority (NFSA)
• A National Fraud Reporting Centre (NFRC); and
• National lead force for fraud in England and Wales.

These recommendations are now being taken forward by the Fraud Review Implementation Team with input from stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. Progress reports are available from the Attorney General's office.