GB pound 38 billion: that’s the amount of cash the National Fraud Authority estimates acts of fraud to be costing the United Kingdom.
“By anyone’s standards this is a huge sum of money,” said Alan Day, chairman of the London Fraud Forum, “and, as we know, fraud is no longer limited to large businesses but affects all members of society.”
Indeed, it’s the vulnerable among us who are most likely to be the target of fraudsters, and on whom fraud has the biggest and most serious social impact.
That being the case, it really is up to fraud professionals to work harder and smarter to counter the risk – working together with Government, other public sector organisations, the private sector, the voluntary sector, law enforcement, SMEs and individuals.
Only by working together will we be able to defeat the fraudster. As Edmund Burke once famously said: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.”
Fifth Annual Conference of the London Fraud Forum
On that basis, Alan Day and his colleagues would like to invite all interested parties to attend the fifth Annual Conference of the London Fraud Forum.
“It’s our continued objective,” asserted Day, “to bring together businesses and organisations from both the public and private sectors and combine forces in tackling this growing threat from fraud head on. The best way to do this is by actively sharing knowledge, ideas and experiences.”
Once again, the organisers have skilfully managed to put together a programme that focuses on many of the key issues currently facing all practitioners from across the whole spectrum of the anti-fraud community, providing important updates on the latest developments and trends in existing frauds.
In addition to some excellent keynote speakers, this year’s event – for which Info4Security.com and SMT Online are acting as Official Media Partners – provides “something to interest everyone”, with new topics such as counterfeit currency (an increasing risk in the run-up to London 2012) and a focus on fraudulent identity documents among them.
The conference is an ideal opportunity for existing London Fraud Forum members to meet and network with fellow anti-fraud practitioners whom they may have met at previous events, and at the same time affords a very useful introduction for new members to the work of the organisation and the benefits of joining.
Last year’s Annual Conference was a sell-out, with over 250 people attending. In truth, the organisers had to turn people away. In short, it’s best not to delay booking your place.
The conference delegate fee (at only GB pound 150+vat) includes a year’s membership of the London Fraud Forum, and thus represents extremely good value for money. More of the booking details anon.
In a message to the readers of Info4Security.com and SMT Online, Alan Day said: “We very much hope you will to want to join your fellow anti-fraud professionals from the London region and outside and nsure that we continue to combine all our efforts in strengthening the fight against financial crime. I look forward to meeting you at the conference, and during the course of the coming year.”
The 2011 Conference Programme
*Proactive intelligence to combat organised insurance fraud (chair by Stephen Dalton, head of intelligence, Insurance Fraud Bueau)
*Identifying and avoiding the perfect fraud: a Case Study (led by Andrew Gillett, partner, Weightmans and Nicola McIntosh, counsel, Clarendon Chambers)
*Running thorough and cost-effective investigations to meet Best Practice standards, adequate procedures and budgets (led by Simon Scales, director (global investigations), TNT Express
How to book your place at conference
By post: send a completed Booking Form (available by accessing the web link at the foot of this page) to London Fraud Forum Conference, The Conference Network, 6 Millside Place, Old Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6BU
By fax: fax your completed form to 020 3292 1744
Online: see below for a dedicated link to the online booking form
Delegate fee: GB pound 150 +vat (total GB pound 180.00) (note that, as stated, one year’s membership of the London Fraud Forum is included in the delegate fee, which must be received in advance of the conference)
By cheque: payable to The Conference Network Ltd
By credit card: please complete the details on the registration form, or on the website (if you register online the conference organisers will telephone you to take credit card details)
On invoice: payable before the conference
By bank transfer: HSBC Bank plc, 42 High Street, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 8ES (Account name: The Conference Network Ltd, Account number: 01432877, Sort code: 40 44 46)
Cancellations received by The Conference Network before 22 September 2011 will receive a partial refund, but a charge of GB pound 50 +vat will be made for administration. After 22 September 2011 the full fee must be paid and no refunds will be payable. Substitutions may be made at any time, however.
Address all general enquiries to: London Fraud Forum Conference, c/o The Conference Network Ltd (telephone 020 8847 4074)
email: [email protected]
