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Charity Fraud Awareness Week reminder issued by regulator

By Joe Lepper

The regulator has issued a reminder to voluntary sector organisations to get involved in promoting messages around cyber-security during Charity Fraud Awareness Week (19-23 October)

The awareness drive is run jointly by the Charity Commission and the Fraud Advisory Panel amid others to “encourage and empower charities to talk about fraud and share best practice”.



This year’s campaign comes amid heightened concern among charities around security as they increase their online activity due to the Covid-19 pandemic and staff work remotely.

The three messages of the 2020 campaign are: be fraud aware, take time to check and keep your charity safe.

“Like all sectors, charities can be susceptible to fraud and cybercrime. Those providing vital services and support to local communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be particularly vulnerable,” said the regulator.

“All charities, even those with relatively small reserves to call upon, can take simple steps to boost resilience to fraud and cybercrime. In times like these, prevention really is better than cure.”

Free resources have been made available via the Charity Fraud Awareness hub and charities are also encouraged to use social media and the #CharityFraudOut hashtag.

Among charities supporting this year’s campaign is Community First Yorkshire, which says “prevention really is better than cure” in relation to tackling fraud.



During the summer Charity Times compiled a guide to the best cybercrime resources and tools to protect charities.

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