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COVID-19 counter fraud guidance

This page provides 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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COVID-19 vaccine fraud

The Government Counter Fraud Function have developed advice to help people avoid falling victim to scams relating to the COVID-19 vaccine.

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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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We estimate that the NHS is vulnerable to £1.198 billion worth of fraud each year.

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