Types of fraud involving this category
Mandate fraud
This relates to a fraudulent request being made to the NHS by a third party requesting a change of bank account details in respect of an NHS supplier. With the intention to divert payments made by standing order, direct debit or bank transfer for dishonest purposes.
Unsolicited requests
This relates to a request for payment from the NHS by a third party where no contract or payment obligation exists. For example, this includes publishing fraud, business directory fraud, other mass marketing frauds and office supply scams.