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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Fraud in Focus: Protecting Organisations in Northern Ireland from Fraud

The Fraud Advisory Panel, Northern Ireland Audit Office and Harod Associates are joining forces to deliver a free breakfast briefing that cuts through the noise on […]

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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: NECC

Kate Grove from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) highlights their collaboration with the fraud advisory panel in supporting the Business Fraud Alliance to tackle fraud. The NECC focus on tackling criminality and are providing a help sheet on invoice fraud, detailing how fraudsters operate. This resource aims to help staff recognise and prevent invoice fraud, addressing both financial loss and emotional harm.

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.

Our Corporate Members