This glossary uses definitions and terminology currently and commonly used within the fraud and financial crime industry.

It should be used not simply to provide generic definitions of specific terms, organisations or pieces of legislation but also to facilitate a more complete understanding and knowledge of broader fraud and financial crime issues.

Some of the terms contained in the glossary do not currently have commonly accepted clear and distinct definitions. Therefore the definitions contained within are those used at CIFAS and you should be aware other variations might exist.

An effort has been made to ensure that clear and concise language has been used and that as far as possible the definitions are without technical jargon or specialised language.

Although comprehensive - the glossary is not, and is not intended to be, exhaustive.