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NHS Counter Fraud Authority
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Leading the fight against economic crime in the NHS.

Please note this feed isn't for reporting fraud.

Report via 📱 0800 028 4060 or our website 👇

https://cfa.nhs.uk/

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NHS Counter Fraud Authority @nhscfa.bsky.social · Aug 8
Did you know that all reports of NHS fraud in England & Wales to the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) are free and treated in confidence?

Report via:

💻https://cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud

☎️0800 028 4060 powered by @crimestoppersuk.bsky.social

Or speak to the Local Counter Fraud Specialist.
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Cyber threats are becoming a more prominent form of fraud in the NHS. Familiarise yourself with our guidance on payment diversion fraud to protect against cyber attacks:

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-preven...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Former NHS healthcare assistant ordered to repay £6,000 after admitting fraud by claiming sick leave while working elsewhere.

The case highlights the NHS’s commitment to protecting public funds.

Report NHS fraud

📞 0800 028 4060 | 🌐 cfa.nhs.uk/reportfraud
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December 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Verify medical exemption claims using our Help with Health Costs guide. Understand who qualifies for NHS exemptions and protect against fraudulent claims.

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-preven...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Former NHS healthcare assistant ordered to repay £6,000 after admitting fraud by claiming sick leave while working elsewhere

The case highlights the NHS’s commitment to protecting public funds

Report NHS fraud anonymously:

📞 0800 028 4060 | 🌐 cfa.nhs.uk/reportfraud

#NHSFraud #LCFS #CounterFraud
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December 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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What may seem like trivial data can be very valuable in the wrong hands. Keep data secure and in accordance with NHS data security and information governance policies.

👉 cfa.nhs.uk

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Mandate fraud is a significant risk in the NHS. Check who you are dealing with. Make sure staff (including temporary staff) are made aware of mandate fraud and how to prevent it

Details can be found on our website 👉 cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-preven...

#FestiveFrauds #12FraudsOfChristmas #NHSFraud
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December 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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🚨 Fake NHS Calls Alert 🚨(info from TVP 🚓)

Scammers are posing @nhs.uk officials.

They may ask for personal/bank details

✅ Stay Safe:

NHS will NEVER ask for bank details or payment over the phone.

Report it immediately at Report Fraud/0300 123 2040.

Spread the word not flu 😷 to protect others!
Image is of the message - Fake NHS Calls Alert. Scammers are posing NHS officials. They may ask for personal/bank details. ✅ Stay Safe: NHS will NEVER ask for bank details or payment over the phone. Report it immediately at Report Fraud/0300 123 2040. Info is from Thames Valley Police cyber and fraud unit, December 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Fraudsters may exploit busy seasonal hiring periods to bypass pre-employment checks. Maintain rigorous screening for all agency staff—even during peak demand.

Please see our guide on 👉 cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-preven...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 16, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Stay vigilant when you procure goods and services and make payments. Check out our NHS guidance on invoice and mandate fraud:

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/resources/do...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Passwords in the NHS must NEVER be shared!

If you think your password has been compromised change it immediately.

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-preven...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Fraud can peak during Christmas and holiday seasons when fraudsters hope to slip past checks and authorisation controls. Ensure that team cover gaps do not create opportunities for fraud.

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/about-nhscfa...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Trustees can help protect their charities from fraud by identifying and managing possible risks.

Read the Charity Commission guidance for advice on how to spot, report and protect your charity against fraud:

gov.uk/government/p...

#StopCharityFraud #NHS
#CharityFraudAwarenessWeek
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December 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Double check to ensure travel and expenses are in line with our NHS staff fraud guide:

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/about-nhscfa...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas
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December 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Falsifying NHS performance data isn't just wrong – it's fraud.

Whether it's manipulating A&E waiting times, emergency response data, or hygiene records, cooking the books puts patients at risk and undermines trust in our health service.

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/fraud-preven...

#FestiveFrauds
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December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Know the rules on gifts and hospitality in NHS procurement and commissioning. Protect yourself and the NHS from fraud.

👉 cfa.nhs.uk/.../procurem...

#FestiveFrauds #NHSCFA #12FraudsOfChristmas #NHSFraud
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December 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Our data engineering team in Project Athena brings NHS data together, cleans it, and gets it ready to help spot fraud faster and more accurately.

Find out more at our website:

💻 cfa.nhs.uk/about-nhscfa...

#NHSCFA #ProjectAthena
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December 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Suspect a case of NHS fraud, bribery or corruption in Scotland?

Report to our colleagues at NHS National Services Scotland Counter Fraud Services via:

☎️ 08000 15 16 28

Or via

💻 nss.nhs.scot/countering-f...

#NHSFraud #Scotland #CounterFraud
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December 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Suspect a case of healthcare fraud in Northern Ireland?

Report to the BSO Counter Fraud Service team via:

☎️ 0800 096 33 96

Or online:

💻 cfps.hscni.net/report/

#CounterFraud #NorthernIreland #HealthcareFraud
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December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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How can we stop NHS fraud before it happens?

The NHSCFA’s Project Athena programme uses machine learning to detect anomalies and patterns - helping us spot fraud before it causes harm.

💻https://cfa.nhs.uk/about-nhscfa/corporate-projects/project-athena/project-athena-glossary
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December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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For any type of NHS fraud call us via:

☎️0800 028 4060

Or report online:

💻https://cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud
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November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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If you suspect a case of NHS fraud, you can call free and confidentially our @crimestoppersuk.bsky.social powered number - ☎️ 0800 028 4060 or report online via cfa.nhs.uk/report-fraud both options are available 24/7.

#NHSFraud #NHSBribery #NHSCorruption
November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Thank you to all who got behind International Fraud Awareness Week and either shared our posts or created your own to raise awareness of NHS fraud, bribery and corruption.

#NHSFraud #IFAW2025 #FraudAwarenessWeek2025
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November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Never plug your phone or laptop into public USB ports here’s why 👇🏼

A USB port doesn’t just give power, it can transfer data

A compromised charging point could install malware or copy your info without you knowing

Use a wall plug instead: it only delivers power, not data!
A bank of electric sockets and USB charges - it is recommended to use electric plugs in public locations as opposed to the USB option, which could be compromised and take data from your device or send malware into it.
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Cyber professionals — we need you!

SIEM, incident response, vulnerability management?

Apply now for Information & Cyber Security Analyst

🔗 jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

#NHSCFAJobs #CyberRecruitment
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November 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Cyber professionals — we need you!

SIEM, incident response, vulnerability management?

Apply now for Information & Cyber Security Analyst

🔗 jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

#NHSCFAJobs #CyberRecruitment
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November 24, 2025 at 1:39 PM