Introduction to Fraud and Fraud Prevention

Topic’s Covered:

• The definition of fraud
• Different types of fraud
• Legislation relevant to fraud
• The consequences of fraud for individuals, businesses and organisations
• The factors that explain how and why fraud occurs
• Circumstances that increase the likelihood of fraud occurring • Fraud risk management
• Creating a zero-tolerance culture
• Anti-fraud policies
• Preventing and detecting fraud
• Fraud investigation

Who is it aimed at?

Any employee who may be in a position where fraud is a potential risk, as well as their managers. It can also be used as a stand-alone module by anyone interested in finding out more about economic crime and the legislative requirements placed on individuals and businesses to combat it.