Fraud Awareness Training for Employees
Fraud training provides staff with essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and address fraud in the workplace. This training enables employees to recognise potential fraud indicators, understand the motivations behind fraud, and effectively report and manage incidents.
Fraud is a widespread, affecting businesses of all sizes and industries, and the costs are staggering. Fraud up to £25,000 can cost an average £24,574 to deal with due to investigation costs, staff absence, disciplinary costs, damage to reputation and more.
By investing in fraud awareness, your organisation can enhance resilience, reduce financial risk, and foster a culture of integrity and trust among employees.
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Fraud Awareness for Employees
Fraud Awareness Training is an essential, in-depth course that provides staff with the knowledge to recognise, prevent, and respond to fraudulent activities in the workplace, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance with UK regulations and standards.
£25
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Who should take this course?
Fraud Awareness Training for Employees is suitable for all employees in organisations across every sector.
Please note that we also offer Fraud Awareness Training for Managers which is tailored for those who have management or supervisory responsibility for staff.
Course duration
This fraud awareness course takes approximately 25-30 minutes to complete.
Course aims
By the end of fraud training for employees, participants will be able to:
- Define fraud under the Fraud Act 2006 and identify different types of fraud affecting the workplace.
- Understand the “fraud triangle” and the factors of pressure, opportunity, and justification that can lead individuals to commit fraud.
- Recognise the potential impacts of fraud on individuals and organisations, appreciating the far-reaching consequences.
- Outline both employer and employee responsibilities in preventing fraud, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and legal requirements.
- Identify behavioural, operational, and financial signs of potential fraud and follow established reporting procedures with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Describe the process and protections involved in whistleblowing, including relevant legislation under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Course compliance
Our SCORM compliance means you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning and assessment tools that integrate into professional learning management systems.
Our courses are SCORM compliant which means they can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Benefits of fraud training for employees
- Provides employees with the skills to detect and prevent fraud, helping to minimise financial losses.
- By understanding legal responsibilities and reporting processes, employees can support your organisation to meet regulatory standards, reducing legal and reputational risks.
- Establishes a culture of honesty and transparency, fostering a workplace environment where employees are supportive of ethical practices.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Fraud training for employees can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Course Overview
What is fraud?
The definition of fraud under the Fraud Act 2006.
Examining the fraud triangle to consider why someone commits fraud, looking at the link between pressure, opportunity and justification.
Victims of fraud
How fraud can affect organisations and individuals and the far-reaching impact it can have.
Employers’ responsibilities
An employer’s legal responsibilities to take steps to protect the organisation and employees from fraud.
Employees’ responsibilities
What an employee can do to protect themselves and the organisation from fraud.
Fraud policies
The purpose of an organisation’s fraud policy, what it should cover and how it supports employees.
Types of fraud
Looking at the types of fraud that fall under the two categories, major and minor.
Penalties
The legal, economic and personal consequences of fraud for the perpetrator.
Workplace fraud
Looking at fraud carried out in the workplace (internal) and fraud outside the workplace (external), with examples.
Signs of fraud
How to identify the behavioural, operational and financial signs of fraud, recognising red flags.
Reporting fraud
How to report fraud by following the organisation’s procedures, ensuring accuracy of facts and confidentiality.
Whistleblowing
What whistleblowing is, the circumstances when it applies and how employees are protected by whistleblowing law under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Case studies
Examples of real-life fraud and how it has affected businesses and individuals, with key takeaways.
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FAQs
What if my organisation already has a fraud policy in place?
This training complements existing fraud policies by deepening employees’ understanding of fraud indicators, prevention strategies, and reporting protocols, enhancing the effectiveness of your current policy.
How does this training help with compliance and regulatory audits?
Completing fraud training for employees demonstrates a proactive approach to fraud prevention, supporting compliance with legal standards. For audit purposes, SHINE provides downloadable certificates, allowing you to maintain easily accessible training records.
Can we customise the training to include examples specific to our industry?
Yes, we can offer tailored options with industry-specific scenarios, helping your team see how fraud may manifest within your particular sector and how to respond effectively.
How often should employees retake this training?
We recommend an annual refresher to ensure employees remain up to date on the latest fraud trends and prevention strategies. This can also help reinforce a culture of integrity within your organisation.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
What happens if someone fails the course assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How is it delivered?
Fraud training for employees is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – Compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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