This interactive webinar empowers professionals to recognise, respond to, and report fraud and scams targeting individuals and organisations. From fake tenders and phishing emails to impersonation and payment fraud, the session offers practical tools and real-world insights to help safeguard operations, data, finances, and reputations.
This two-hour session will explore the evolving landscape of fraud and scams affecting both the public and private sectors, with insights from Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) advisories and recent trends. Participants will learn how scams operate—from email and messaging impersonation to fake tender offers and false payment requests—and how to identify red flags early. The session will cover best practices for internal prevention measures, reporting protocols, and practical tips for building a culture of vigilance. Special attention will be given to common tactics used by fraudsters, channels through which scams are executed, and the steps organisations and individuals should take when targeted.
Key Topics Covered:
• Common scam tactics: impersonation, phishing, and fake documents
• How to recognise red flags and verify legitimacy
• Organisational vulnerabilities and prevention strategies
• The role of the Financial Intelligence Centre in combating financial crime
• Reporting processes and whistleblowing mechanisms
• Practical examples and case studies from recent scam attempts.
• External and internal auditors
• Business owners, directors, and senior managers
• Compliance, legal and risk professionals
• Procurement and finance teams
• Governance professionals
• Any staff member vulnerable to scam exposure (email, finance, communication roles).
