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COVID-19 counter fraud guidance

Guidance and advice to help mitigate the risk of fraud and protect NHS resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Protecting the NHS from fraud during COVID-19

Increased vigilance is required during the NHS's COVID-19 response to mitigate an increased risk of fraud.

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Mandate fraud risks

This page provides advice and guidance for the NHS on how to mitigate the risk of mandate fraud and CEO/payroll email fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Procurement fraud risks: staying vigilant

Advice and guidance for the NHS on how to mitigate the risk of procurement fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NHS recruitment fraud risks

This page provides advice and guidance for the NHS on how to mitigate the risk of recruitment fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Payroll fraud risks

This page provides advice and guidance for the NHS on how to mitigate the risk of payroll fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Protecting yourself from fraud

Advice and guidance for NHS staff on how to avoid falling victim of fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, in line with advice from the City of London Police.

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  • Our work during the COVID-19 pandemic
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We estimate that the NHS is vulnerable to £1.21 billion worth of fraud each year.

Report any suspicions or concerns about fraud against the NHS to the NHSCFA.

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