Indicators of potential fraud in educational organisations
Red flags indicating potential fraud in schools, colleges and independent training providers.
Applies to England
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This is a list of generic indicators of potential fraud. It includes:
- personal and organisational motives
- weakness of internal controls
- transactional indicators
- methods used to commit and conceal fraud
You may find it helpful to use this list as a checklist if you are concerned that fraudulent activity might be taking place in your organisation.
Updates to this page
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Updated the list of red flag indicators.
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Removed 'Cyber crime and cyber security: a guide for education providers'.
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We have updated the cyber crime and cyber security guide, with revised information and links to further information.
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We have published a guide for education providers on cyber crime and cyber security.
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We have published guidance on fraud indicators for education providers.
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First published.