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What Happens When Fraud Tempts UK Workers?

New research from Cifas reveals how UK employees are navigating ‘grey areas’ in the workplace – and what it means for modern-day organisations.

Key Stats from Workplace Fraud Trends Uncover:

  • 1 in 4 (24%) believe it’s acceptable to secretly work for a competitor
  • An eighth (18%) of professionals admit to selling company login details for money
  • Almost a fifth (19%) have used fake job references to land a job
  • 13% know someone who used company funds to place a bet
  • 1 in 4 (24%) say expenses fraud is justifiable

These findings suggest a shift in workplace norms and raise urgent questions about organisational culture, risk management, and leadership accountability.

 

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“These insights suggest a shift in workplace norms and raise urgent questions about organisational culture, risk management, and accountability. Organisations must take steps urgently to build effective counter-fraud cultures in the workplace, strengthening prevention, and empowering employees to do the right thing.” 

Mike Haley, CEO, Cifas


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Fresh research from Cifas uncovers 1 in 4 UK professionals believe it’s ‘justifiable’ to juggle two competing jobs – known as polygamous working – in secret. Explore more top-line findings and what these figures mean for organisations and their fraud prevention strategies. 

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