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Just because someone knows a few basic details about you, it doesn’t mean they are genuine. The police or your bank will never contact you out of the blue to ask for your PIN, password, or to transfer money to another account.

Yet another example of a company placing too much reliance on a single employee, and having insufficient financial controls in place. If you are concerned about the integrity of your businesses systems, Ensors can assist by providing an internal audit. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

“Whenever you are making a payment to a supplier...you should be highly suspicious of any change in account details or new instructions. Always check with a trusted known contact, and if you have any doubt do not transfer the money.”

This is very good advice and applies particularly to an organisation like HMRC, especially if it's a call that you weren't expecting.

It’s important to be aware of scams at work as well as at home. How to spot invoice and mandate scams: 🚨 A request comes out of the blue to change the bank details of an existing supplier 🚨 You receive more frequent than usual or duplicate invoices for a product or service

An interesting look into one of the most infamous frauds and accounting scandals of recent times. It is unfortunately still a relevant case study to this day, although, as discussed in the article, audit reform could be just around the corner bbc.co.uk/news/business-… via @BBCNews

A great opportunity has just opened up in our top Corporate Finance and Forensic Accounting team. Details below! ensors.co.uk/about-us/worki…

Furlough fraud HMRC taskforce aims to salvage £1bn shar.es/aWmHxN via @accountancylive

We would always recommend checking an organisations credentials on the FCA website (link below) before undertaking any business or work with them. register.fca.org.uk/s/

Essex based company director has been disqualified for seven years after clearing bank account of company following its liquidation. If you need advice on Directors duties, in financial distress or not, give us a call with our colleagues @EnsorsBusRec ow.ly/fSVW50EUsXs

West Yorkshire pair arrested on suspicion of £3.4m furlough fraud - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - #HMRC taskforce in action shar.es/aoVTxi via @accountancylive

Received an email which you’re not quite sure about? Is it asking you to login to your account, or maybe to "verify" your payment details? If you are suspicious, you should report it by forwarding the email to: report@phishing.gov.uk #CyberProtect

Jailed #tax fraudster ordered to repay £1.1m or face further seven years in prison #HMRC shar.es/aoSjQ1 via @accountancylive

The FCA will never ask for login details and it will never request money. If you are concerned that your firm may have been the victim of a scam by someone pretending to be from the FCA then call their consumer helpline on 0800 111 6768.

Scammers may say they work for the @TheFCA to try and get you to reveal important personal and financial information. @TheFCA will never ask you for money or sensitive banking information such as your bank account, PIN or password. fca.org.uk/consumers/fake…

Think twice before handing over your money and personal information when booking holidays this year. For tips on how to avoid falling victim to holiday and travel related fraud, visit: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud

HMRC are expected to check 10,000 companies for furlough #fraud. If you have any concerns over your furlough arrangements, or have concerns about any other potential fraud we are here to help. @EnsorsAccounts accountancydaily.co/hmrc-needs-ram…

Whilst more than 6000 reports of COVID related fraud have been recorded, how many more are unreported or as yet to be detected? Companies should also consider what new risks they need to control, especially with the new ways in which many organisations now have to operate.

As we always advise our clients, if you ever receive an unexpected or unusual call from HMRC do not respond or give away any personal information without double checking first. If you are unsure, check with your accountant, or call HMRC directly using a known telephone number.

Do you collect or maintain customer, employee or other sensitive data? The @GlobalCyberAlln Cybersecurity Toolkit for Small Business provides free resources to help you protect your data: actionfraud.police.uk/quad9-and-dmar…