The latest news from the GovNet Fraud portfolio

Hi reader,

Welcome to the latest GovNet Fraud newsletter - the latest news, events, and articles covering public sector fraud.

This month sees the launch of the Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards, the latest episode of the Fraud Focus Podcast, a chance to win £100 Amazon voucher, and an event from one of our partners - the London Fraud Forum.

Have a good month!

Industry Updates

LATEST PODCAST EPISODE

Fraud Focus with Adrian Searle

Mark Cheeseman OBE and Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre delve into proactive, upstream methods of fighting fraud; collaboration opportunities; the NECC's top 5 current priorities; and the future of fraud - encompassing the Metaverse, AI and rise of Deep Fakes as a powerful social engineering tool.

>> Watch The Interview

AWARDS

Awards Open for Entries

The 4th Annual Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards are now OPEN!

It's free to enter, and you can nominate colleagues in 11 categories, including:

• Innovation in Fraud Prevention
• Local Excellence
• Team of the Year
• Outstanding Leadership
• Female Pioneer of the Year 

>> Get the full list of categories

RESEARCH

Help Us Shape the Future of GovNet Fraud

Tell us what content you want to see, who in industry you want to hear from, and what challenges you're currently facing, in our short survey.

In return you'll be entered into a prize draw to win £100 in Amazon vouchers; and we'll deliver a better than ever series of content for you over the next 12 months.

>> Tell Us Your Views

INDUSTRY EVENT

LFF 17th Annual Conference

19th October, Guildhall, London

Renowned speakers include former Conservative MP and Minister Baroness Morgan of Cotes; City of London Police Commissioner, Angela McLaren; BBC Radio Investigative Journalist, Shari Vahl; Criminologist and Forensic Linguist, Dr. Elisabeth Carter, and Head of National Trading Standards Scams team Louise Baxter! They'll discuss fraud across all sectors and offer their expert insight into how cross sector collaboration can help prevent and protect against a fast-evolving fraud threat.

>> More information & booking

Last Year's Award Winners

The 2023 Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards saw eight fantastic winners take the spotlight.

Learn more about what makes them best-in-industry, and read their winning entries here.

>> Last Year's Winners

The deadline for award submissions is 22nd September 2023. In the meantime please keep sending us case studies and details about the projects you and your team are doing. By spreading the word and learning from one another we're helping to combat public sector fraud. 

Kind regards,

The GovNet Fraud Team