Counter-fraud

A recent article in The Atlantic discussed how a scientific researcher is leveraging new software to address the issue of fraud in scientific studies

http://acfeinsights.squarespace.com/acfe-insights/2018/4/25/leveraging-data-science-to-identify-fraudulent-scientific-studies

The National Fraud Initiative (NFI) has been running now for 21 years and has become a vital activity in helping the Cabinet Office to protect the public purse for the UK Government from fraud and error

http://www.synectics-solutions.com/Our-Thinking/Details/the-power-of-data-sharing-in-preventing-fraud

High Court judges have given the UK government six months to revise parts of its Investigatory Powers Act.

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-43928147

There are a lot of misconceptions around fraud and fraudsters in the industry.

https://www.uktech.news/news/industry-analysis/seven-misconceptions-about-fraud-and-fraudsters-20180423

City council staff were reported by colleagues for fraud, theft, substance abuse and discrimination last year as whistleblowing doubled in the space of 12 months.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/whistleblowing-among-edinburgh-council-staff-doubles-in-a-year-1-4723901

Conveyancers are being encouraged to ask clients for a selfie to verify their identity as part of the latest anti-fraud measures.

http://www.propertyindustryeye.com/can-you-send-a-selfie-please-conveyancing-association-unveils-new-tips-to-avoid-cyberfraud/

While the fraudsters came from different backgrounds, displayed varied red flags and were discovered in a multitude of ways, one very clear fact emerged: owners or executives that committed fraud caused the greatest monetary damage.

https://acfeinsights.squarespace.com/acfe-insights/2018/4/18/acfe-publishes-10th-edition-of-the-report-to-the-nations

In September 2015, IFED received a number of fraudulent motor insurance claims collected from multiple insurers by the IFB, and some referrals directly from insurers.

https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurer/3356056/ghost-broker-jailed-for-3-years-and-8-months

Blockchain is often described as a problem in search of a solution, but eGaming on the Isle of Man has provided a surprisingly obvious application for the technology.

In-house fraud prevention teams and fraud solution vendors should step forward now and take the lead in an area which is so critical to them