Each year, around £265m is lost to fraud in local government, 73% of UK adults are targeted by scams and 1 in 14 adults becomes a victim of fraud.
We all need to recognise fraud risks in our personal and professional lives and understand what we can do to try and prevent fraud happening and identify when it does.
To mark International Fraud Awareness Week 2026, we have launched a new fraud awareness e-learning module which all colleagues will be asked to complete in the coming weeks.
The training covers:
- our zero-tolerance approach to all forms of fraud and corruption
- key measures to prevent and detect fraud
- common types of local government fraud, with recent real-life examples
- your responsibility to report suspected fraud and how to do so.
The training has 2 parts. Everyone completes the first, then there is a short quiz where you will enter your score. If you pass, your training is complete - otherwise, you must complete the second part of the e-learning. Please record your score honestly and complete all sections relevant to you so that we all have a sound understanding of fraud.
If you have any queries following completion of the e-learning, or if you suspect fraud may be taking place, please email internal audit at ReportFraud@derbyshire.gov.uk or call 01629 533334 and the team will be happy to help.