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.

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.

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.

Fraud prevention
What is NHS fraud?
Fraud awareness toolkit
NHS Fraud Reference Guide
Fraud prevention reports
Counter fraud guidance
The Local Counter Fraud Specialist
The Counter Fraud Champion
COVID-19 counter fraud guidance

Relevant pages
The impact of COVID-19
Beware of Covid Pass Scams
National exercise on procurement fraud on hold due to COVID-19
Our work during the COVID-19 pandemic
An inside story from the Nightingale

We estimate that the NHS is vulnerable to £1.264 billion worth of fraud each year.

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

Help stop NHS Fraud. Start an online report >>

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