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The importance of fraud prevention

Prevention is better than cure. Being aware, communication and training are the best ways to fight against the scammers and fraudsters that target your business. It's also why everyone in your organisation needs to be alert and aware of potential fraud threats.

We’re proud to be associated with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). They inform and educate businesses about the dangers of cyber breaches and support effective solutions for everyone.

“Resources like these are really needed, after experiencing 'near misses' I feel the more education the better.”

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Uncover more about fraud and scams

The two modules below will guide you through some key fraud learning. They'll teach you how to spot and avoid many of the threats faced by businesses today.

The modules are free and available for businesses of all sizes and staff at all levels.

Fraud prevention foundations

Module one

Start your fraud prevention journey by discovering webinars, reading advice about passwords and data backup. You’ll learn about the main scams affecting businesses and complete two short exercises.

If you're not sure where to begin, start here.

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A deeper look for businesses

Module two

Discover our online training course, get advice about avoiding malware and keeping your devices safe. You’ll discover more scams affecting businesses and complete two short exercises.

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Not sure where to begin?

Take our two-question quiz where we’ll test your real-world knowledge of fraud to find out which module is right for you.

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Question 1
You receive an email from a customer asking to update bank details. The message is in the same chain as your previous conversation. Is it safe to go ahead and update?
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Question 2
Have you taken part in fraud training from your company, the bank or elsewhere in the last 12 months?
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Start with module two

Based on your answers, we recommend that you start with module two.

On this fraud prevention journey you'll discover our e-learning course, and read advice about avoiding malware and keeping your devices safe. You'll learn which scams frequently target businesses and complete two short exercises.

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Start with module one

Based on your answers, we recommend that you start with module one. 

Start your fraud prevention journey by discovering webinars, reading advice about passwords and data backup. You'll also learn which scams frequently target SMEs and complete two short exercises.

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Go to module one

Start with module one

Based on your answer, we recommend that you start with module one. 

Start your fraud prevention journey by discovering webinars, reading advice about passwords and data backup. You'll also learn which scams frequently target SMEs and complete two short exercises.

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Go to module one

Fraud in numbers

The scale of business fraud in the UK shows why learning about fraud is important for every business.

In 2023 almost £1.2 billion was lost to fraud. This involved nearly three million cases.

  • Fraud in all its forms represents over 40 per cent of reported crime.
  • £83.8 million the total loss by businesses to Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams in 2023.
  • £43.6 million the total of App losses related to invoice and mandate scams in 2023.
  • 76% of all APP scams start online 16% start via telecoms.

Source: UK Finance Fraud the Facts report 2023

More security resources

Get training and support

Learn how to keep your business, suppliers and customers safe from scams and fraud. Discover how to make payments safely and stay secure. 

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Be fraud aware

Read the latest articles on fraud and scams on our dedicated hub, and get tips on how to protect your business.

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Understand cyber security

See how important cyber security is to businesses and stay on top of the latest news, from malware to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber incidents.

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