Preventing Fraud and Abuse in the UK

  • 4 topics | 1h
  • Includes Assessment
  • Up to 30 languages
  • Transcripts
Private investors and business entities lose millions of pounds every year to fraudulent schemes, such as embezzlement, false insurance claims, investment scams, and double billing. Through stepped-up government regulations and tough anti-fraud laws, the business world has come a long way in cracking down on fraud. However, there is still great need for employees at all levels of business to be vigilant in their efforts to detect, report, and prevent fraud and abuse of all kinds. This course provides an introduction to the concepts surrounding fraud and abuse in the business setting. You will learn what constitutes fraud and abuse, what the difference is between them, various laws that address fraud and abuse, and your responsibilities as an employee to prevent fraud and abuse in your workplace. These course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify the definition of fraud
  • identify the definition of abuse
  • recognise examples of fraud and abuse
  • match the laws that address fraud and abuse with corresponding descriptions
  • identify an employee's responsibilities related to prevention of fraud and abuse

IN THIS COURSE

  • Defining Fraud and Abuse
    13m
  • Recognising Fraud and Abuse
    19m
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations
    11m
  • Your Responsibilities
    14m

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