Fraud Prevention

Introduction

Although big fraud cases only occasionally hits the headlines, it is a serious and surprisingly common threat to all businesses and their profits.

A report by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) revealed that in 2005, fraud in the UK cost victims at least £12.98 billion - and probably a great deal more.

Fraud Prevention is an easy-to-follow introduction to fraud which will help managers protect their business, people and profits. It explains what fraud is, how to identify the warning signs and the practical steps that can be taken to prevent crime. It will give participants all the skills they need to develop a simple, focused fraud-prevention plan and implement it within their business.

Who is the course for?

This basic course is ideal for managers and owners of established or growing medium and large businesses. It is likely to have particular relevance for personnel involved in legal, financial and sales-related aspects of the business, and companies dealing in high-value goods.

No prior knowledge or experience of the topic is required and there are no formal entry requirements.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• describe the elements of an anti-fraud culture
• define fraud and describe its various forms
• list the potential risks and consequences of fraudulent activity
• recognise the warning signs (or ‘red flags’) of fraud
• identify the controls that can help prevent and detect fraud.

Course features

At the end of the course a multiple choice test checks what you have learned. You can take this test as often as you want.

You can start your online course straight away and work on it at any time, providing you have access to a computer with an internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date first accessed. 

Course modules

• Course Goals
  - Introduction to Fraud Prevention
• Scenario One
• The Line Manager
• Defining Our Culture
• What is Fraud?
  - Examples of Fraud
• Red Flags
• Prevent and Detect Fraud
• Employee Responsibilities
• Scenario Review - What to Do if You Suspect Fraud
• Summary
• Final Quiz

Other courses you might be interested in

Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Environment, Security, Dawn Raids

Course code

104092BT003

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• You get value for money. Competitively priced, eCourses take place on-site so there's no need to waste valuable time and money travelling to a course.
• You can start straight away. Online eCourses are just a few clicks away and DVD and CD ROM eCourses can be with you in a matter of days. There's no paperwork and no fuss.
• Flexibility is built in. Learn when it suits your business and your colleagues, with training designed to fit in around your work patterns and personal life.
• You learn at your own level and at your own pace. Individuals remain in control of their learning and can fill in knowledge gaps rather than cover ground they're already familiar with.
• Team Managers or course buyers can track their employees' progress. Our online eCourses have an inbuilt tracking system ensuring that employees remain on schedule.