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2 February 2012	2011 – Insider fraud increases Analysis of frauds recorded on the CIFAS Staff Fraud Database reveals an alarming increase in the level of fraud being committed by employees during 2011 ... Read More
26 January 2012	2011 fraud trends: fraud levels surge upwards The analysis of fraud trends during 2011 by CIFAS – the UK's Fraud Prevention Service reveals a disturbing 9% increase in the overall level of fraud ... Read more
8 December 2011	Preying upon the innocent: money mule fraud increasingly common Money mule activity is on the rise, as revealed by the latest figures from CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service. Of all the fraud types during the first ten months of 2011, the most disconcerting rise is in misuse of facility fraud ... Read more
23 November 2011	New fraud challenges as economic pressures hit home Analysis of frauds recorded by Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service during the first nine months of 2011, reveals some sobering trends taking place ... Read more
15 November 2011	Communications fraud rockets as economy bites Analysis of the frauds recorded by the 260 Member organisations of CIFAS - the UK's Fraud Prevention Service during the first nine months of 2011 reveals a 35% increase in fraud related to communications products, when compared with the same period in 2010. ... Read More
7 November 2011	CIFAS confirms link between staff fraud and organised crime Research carried out by CIFAS and SOCA has shown that serious organised criminals are infiltrating legitimate organisations deliberately to commit fraud. ... Read More
20 October 2011	CIFAS calls for increase in sentences for boiler room fraudsters CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service is calling for a review of the sentences handed down to those convicted of boiler room scams, in light of the recent announcement of the latest sentencing guidelines for burglary ... Read More
17 October 2011	Identity and account takeover fraud constitute the majority of fraudulent activity Analysis of the frauds recorded by Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service during the first nine months of 2011 reveals that identity fraud remains the most virulent fraud currently being committed in the United Kingdom ... Read More
22 September 2011	Misuse of bank accounts on the rise warns CIFAS Analysis of the frauds recorded by Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service during the first eight months of 2011 reveals a serious rise in the number of cases of fraudulent misuse of a bank account ... Read More
11 August 2011	Student Loans Company the latest and largest public body to fight fraud through CIFAS The Student Loans Company (SLC) is the latest, and largest, public sector organisation to join CIFAS, the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service. The SLC provides loans and grants ... Read More
2 August 2011	CIFAS warns of mix of old and new staff fraud methods Analysis of staff frauds recorded by Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service during the first six months of 2011, reveals the continued seriousness of the problem posed by dishonest, fraudulent staff operating within organisations. Read more
26 July 2011	Fraudscape Bulletin – CIFAS reveals the state of the fraud nation Analysis of frauds recorded by Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service during the first six months of 2011, has revealed some significant shifts in fraudulent activity. These are examined and explained in Fraudscape Bulletin – published today ... Read More
19 July 2011	Be sure your holiday does not lead to greater expense warns CIFAS The holiday season is, traditionally, one where spending will increase, as thousands leave for a much needed break. But, in among the usual expenses and unforeseen extras, CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service is warning ... Read More
15 June 2011	Financial Services Authority - the latest public body to fight fraud through CIFAS The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is the latest high-profile public sector organisation to join CIFAS, the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service, to counteract fraudulent behaviours among regulated individuals ... Read more.
19 May 2011	Staff Fraud report reveals rise in data theft among youngest staff fraudsters CIFAS - the UK's Fraud Prevention Service, today releases Staff Fraudscape: a 28-page report analysing the insider frauds recorded by Members of the CIFAS Staff Fraud Database during 2010. ... Read more
10 May 2011	CIFAS Members issue call for action to Government Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service have delivered a clear and strong call for action to the UK Government to prevent fraud through data sharing initiatives that will help to identify fraudulent applications, identities and activity ... Read more
20 April 2011	Volatile fraud levels present unclear picture Analysis of frauds recorded by Members of CIFAS – the UK’s Fraud Prevention Service during the first quarter of 2011, reveal some interesting changes from the same period in the previous year ... Read more
7 March 2011	Fraudscape: report reveals the UK’s fraud landscape in 2010 CIFAS - the UK's Fraud Prevention Service, today releases Fraudscape: a 44-page report that lays bare the frauds recorded by over 260 CIFAS Members during 2010, and examines the patterns in the context of previous years ... Read more
20 January 2011	2010 Fraud Trends - CIFAS warns against greeting reduction in fraud too enthusiastically The analysis of fraud trends during 2010 by CIFAS - The UK's Fraud Prevention Service reveals a 7% reduction in the overall level of fraud, when compared with the previous year, and while this news is to be warmly received, other key findings present a more stark and sombre reality ... Read more
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Other Publications

Education Business Magazine	Follow best practice to eliminate potential risk
Public Service Website	Data sharing can prevent local government fraud
Government Business Website	Sharing fraud data to prevent further fraud
Fraud Focus (NFA newsletter p.4)	CIFAS - National Fraud Authority Partner Profile
Government Business Website	The data security imperative
Government Business Website	Local authorities, fraud, and the future

Victims of Identity Fraud

October 2010	Digital Thieves: CIFAS releases Special Report into online identity fraud
October 2009	More victims of crime protecting themselves from identity fraud
June 2009	'Scary and crippling' - victims of facility takeover fraud speak out
March 2008	The 'typical' victims of Identity Fraud
March 2008	Identity theft can be too close to home
October 2006	Number of identity fraud victims reaches record level
July 2006	Financial Institutions Respond to Identity Theft Victims' Wish List
March 2006	Victims of Identity Fraud Speak out

Staff Fraud Specific

16 August 2010	The Internal Betrayal: CIFAS releases Special Report into Staff Fraud
24 Match 2010	Staff Fraudscape: examining the staff fraud threat in the UK
August 2009	Insider fraud on the increase
August 2008	Preventing employee fraud protects us all
February 2007	Growth in the staff fraud prompts new guidance from CIPD and CIFAS to help business
March 2004	Employee Fraud - The Enemy Within

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