Understanding Fraud: Simplify the concept of fraud, including its types and impacts, as the first step in developing strategies to combat it.
Recognizing Fraud Warning Signs: Learn common indicators of fraudulent activities, such as unexpected financial transactions or suspicious behavior, to prevent and detect fraud early.
Implementing Fraud Prevention Measures: Explore practical tactics for organizations to reduce susceptibility to fraud, including internal controls and employee training, emphasizing proactive prevention.
Investigating Fraud Cases: Learn methods for gathering evidence, interviewing people, and taking necessary steps to investigate possible fraud, emphasizing quick and effective action.
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understand the laws, rules, and moral standards related to preventing and investigating fraud, highlighting the importance of honesty and compliance in fraud prevention.
Lessons
Brief Description of Counter Fraud
The "Counter Fraud" course covers fraud prevention tactics, methods, and best practices across industries. This course teaches professionals in banking, law enforcement, healthcare, and corporate governance how to recognise, prevent, and react to fraud.
Module 1: Understanding Fraud
Upon completion of this part, you should know what fraud is, who might commit fraud, and how anyone might commit fraud.
Module 2: NHS Counter Fraud Authority
After reading this section, you should know the following: What the NHS Counter Fraud Authority is; What a Local Counter Fraud Specialist does.
Module 3: Preventing Fraud
After reading this section, you should have a solid understanding of the following: various fraud kinds and how they can be perpetrated; preventive measures that can be taken to stop certain fraud types from occurring.
Module 4: What To Do If You Suspect Fraud
• After reading this section through, you should be aware of the following: what to do if you suspect fraud.
Module 5: Summary (Case Studies)
If in doubt, disclose your suspicions! Take note of all pertinent information, but refrain from attempting to look into the situation yourself. disclose any suspicions to your manager or another person with the proper authority as soon as possible.