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Fraud Focus Summer 2026

Fraud Focus Summer 2026

In this eIn this edition, we bring you updates on secondary employment and the National Fraud Initiative, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, staying alert to fraud risks, spotting deep fakes, fraud news storie

July 1, 2026 3 min read
Fraud Focus Spring 2026

Fraud Focus Spring 2026

In this edition of our newsletter, we bring you updates on the latest personal fraud scams with advice to prevent you becoming a victim, the latest IRL NHS fraud news stories and information on what to do if you have a c

April 1, 2026 3 min read
Fraud Focus October 2024

Fraud Focus October 2024

The latest edition of Fraud Focus features fraud related computer misuse and abuse of sick leave.

October 1, 2024 3 min read
Fraud Focus Summer 2024

Fraud Focus Summer 2024

Summer's here! It's certainly brought us a heat wave, but the, we have been dreaming of summer, just waiting for the sun.

July 1, 2024 3 min read
Fraud Focus May 2024

Fraud Focus May 2024

We are delighted to welcome you to our new style newsletter, Fraud Focus, which has taken place of Fraud Counts.

May 1, 2024 3 min read
Fraud Counts - Spring 2024

Fraud Counts - Spring 2024

Welcome to our latest edition of our Counter Fraud Newsletter for NHS staff. This newsletter contains information on fraud cases currently in the media, how to stay vigilant when it comes to scams, advice and guidance on

April 1, 2024 3 min read
Fraud Counts - Christmas Addition 2023

Fraud Counts - Christmas Addition 2023

The Christmas period should be, and normally is, a time to get together with friends and relatives. Christmas means many different things to different people, but whatever someone’s background and beliefs, it should be a

December 1, 2023 3 min read
International Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Edition 3

International Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Edition 3

This newsletter contains information on current scam trends including fraudulent calls to NHS staff impersonating the NHS, how to use QR codes safely, information on how to protect your online profiles, fraud cases curre

3 min read
International Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Edition 2

International Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Edition 2

This newsletter contains information on how you can help in the fight against fraud, current scam trends including Social Media Hijackers, Fake Customer Service Accounts on X (formerly known as Twitter), Cyber Remote-Acc

3 min read
International Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Edition 1

International Fraud Awareness Week 2023 – Edition 1

This newsletter contains information on how you can play a vital role in preventing fraud, current scam trends including the Cost of Living scam and Property to Rent scams, fraud cases currently in the press, a reminder

3 min read
Summer 2023 Counter Fraud Newsletter

Summer 2023 Counter Fraud Newsletter

Welcome to the Summer 2023 Counter Fraud Newsletter which contains details of recent fraud prosecutions such as the largest fraud investigation led by the Metropolitan police, fake NHS websites resulting in users being s

July 1, 2023 3 min read
Twelve tips for the festive period

Twelve tips for the festive period

In this edition of Fraud Counts, we provide you with the twelve tips for the festive period and how to look out for fraudsters in the lead up to Christmas.

December 1, 2022 3 min read
Abuse of sick leave

Abuse of sick leave

In this edition of Fraud Counts, we explore one of the highest reported frauds that we deal with, abuse of sick leave.

3 min read
Fraud Counts

Fraud Counts

We have produced this newsletter to provide valuable feedback on our webinars and to provide key messages to staff and managers

March 1, 2022 3 min read
Social Engineering

Social Engineering

Social engineering is the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions, using manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.

April 1, 2021 3 min read
Conflicts of interest

Conflicts of interest

This edition of the Fraud Counts newsletter focusses on conflicts of interest.

February 1, 2021 3 min read
Fraud in a pandemic

Fraud in a pandemic

It is abundantly clear that the NHS is facing one of the toughest challenges in its history responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ensuring supplies and services are being delivered to patients who are most in need is push

3 min read
Internal Fraud

Internal Fraud

Internal fraud – ie fraud committed by the employees of an organisation - is nothing new and is a well-established enemy of business and development. This Fraud for Thought article considers what influences internal frau

3 min read
Welcome to our first newsletter

Welcome to our first newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of the new look Fraud Counts newsletter from ASW Assurance In future, Fraud Counts will be a briefer read and we will be publishing them more regularly. This first new look edition is aimed a

December 1, 2020 3 min read
Cyber Crime

Cyber Crime

Cyber crime is a high risk to the NHS and NHS Providers, especially during the current climate where many members of staff are working from home. Whilst the NHS has very good technical measures in place that successfully

October 1, 2020 3 min read