Fraud Advisory Panel

The independent voice of the counter fraud community

Our purpose

We champion best practice in the prevention, detection, and deterrence of fraud through the promotion of education, collaboration, and research. Our members are united by a common concern about fraud and our shared vision: a society that collaboratively prevents, detects, and deters fraud and financial crime. We work to achieve this through the promotion of enhancing awareness, education, collaboration, and research.

We work across three pillars

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Community Sector Event – Webinar: How do you unravel a complex fraud?

Explore how a team worked together to identify a complex fraud, trace financial flows and build a case capable of standing up in court. Webinar: How […]

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The Business Fraud Alliance Campaign is a collaborative, nationwide effort created to raise awareness of fraud threats and equip UK businesses with the tools and confidence to protect themselves. We provide practical guidance, real-world stories, and a platform for partners to unite in the fight against fraud.

Supporter Spotlight: Harod Associates

Steve Bennett, Director at Harod Associates, explains why his global investigative solutions company is proudly backing the Business Fraud Alliance campaign. Steve outlines how early intervention can help businesses avoid financial loss, operational disruption, and reputational damage, and details the practical support Howard Associates offers, including a fraud risk review, prevention advice, and up to two hours of free consultation for businesses that suspect or have experienced fraud. With fraud now the most common crime in the UK, Steve calls on all sectors to work together to help prevent it.

Internal Controls to Prevent Fraud Helpsheet

Internal Controls comprise a series of internal policies, procedures and processes designed to ensure an organisation functions efficiently while mitigating its exposure to risk and adhering to legal and regulatory compliance.

Private Prosecutions: A Practical Guide for Businesses

This factsheet has been produced to provide a useful introduction to using private prosecutions as a tool to pursue justice where a business has been negatively impacted by fraud.

Business Authorised Push Payment Fraud Helpsheet

APP means an ‘Authorised Push Payment’. This is the process when one person makes a financial payment from their bank account to another account, perhaps for a service or a product.

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