Episode 12: UK Fraud Communications Toolkit

Fraud Communications

Fraud accounts for over 40% of all crime and recent statistics have shown that 1 in 15 people are a victim of fraud. To facilitate a coordinated response to tackling this, a framework has been developed by key partners, based on insight from across various sectors, to create a streamlined, comprehensive approach.  It is hoped that by having a consistent and comprehensive response to fraud, the public will be empowered to protect themselves and to act appropriately if they are targeted. To explain what this all means, we speak with Jessica Kenny, a Strategic Engagement Manager in the National Crime Agency.

 

This is the first of a special series of UKFIU podcasts focused on fraud.

 

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Explaining the fraud communications toolkit

04:40 Core behaviours

08:01 The need for consistent fraud messaging

09:34 Methods of communication

12:46 Who is the toolkit aimed at?

13:50 Promoting behavioural change

16: 50 Conclusion

Om Podcasten

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU), housed within the National Crime Agency, has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime. SARs alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing and are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wider range of criminal activity. These educational podcasts are part of the UKFIU’s new digital presence delivering a smarter approach to fighting crime, in line with UKFIU priorities of reducing harm, protecting the integrity of the UK economy and ensuring that there are no safe spaces for economic crime or terrorism financing.