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The results are in...
May 13, 2022
The results of the SAFE annual staff survey of fraud awareness are in!
They show that staff across our client base have an excellent understanding of fraud risks and reporting routes.
- Over 90% of staff had knowledge of their Anti-fraud Policy.
- Over 98% of staff would report fraud through the routes known to them.
- Up to 98.4% have knowledge of their obligations to report conflicts of interest.
- Up to 95% are aware of fraud risks affecting their business.
The results demonstrate that counter fraud work delivered by SAFE has been effective in raising fraud awareness and reducing fraud risks to our clients.
Staff can recognise fraud and it's impact on their business. They know how to report it and are confident to doing so.
What's the picture like in your business?
- Do your staff have knowledge of your Anti-fraud Policy?
- Do they know how to identify and report fraud?
- Is there anything stopping them from reporting fraud?
- How would they rate their own knowledge of fraud risks that may affect your business?
The SAFE staff survey of fraud awareness answers all these questions and more, giving our clients the data they need to make informed decisions about fraud risk management.
Get in touch today to find out how SAFE can help to reduce fraud risks to your business by measuring fraud awareness amongst your workforce and delivering targeted fraud awareness campaigns.
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