Connect by Fraud Watch is a community of anti-fraud professionals. The community will primarily be hosted on Telegram or Slack. The aim is to create a dynamic and supportive community focused on combating fraud through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy.
Objectives
- Collaboration: Encourage collaboration among members to ensure effective fraud investigation and prosecution.
- Networking: Create networking opportunities for professionals across different sectors and areas of expertise.
- Education and Training: Facilitate and recommend ongoing education and training opportunities to empower members with the latest tools, techniques, and legal developments in fraud prevention.
- Advocacy: Advocate for policies and practices that strengthen anti-fraud efforts at all levels.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Encourage leadership development and mentorship opportunities to nurture the next generation of anti-fraud professionals.
- Knowledge Sharing: Foster an environment where members freely share insights, best practices, and emerging trends in fraud detection and prevention.
- Research and Development: Support research initiatives that advance the understanding of fraud methodologies and contribute to the development of new fraud prevention strategies.
- Ethical Standards: Promote ethical standards and integrity within the profession, emphasising the importance of fairness and due process in fraud investigations.
- Public Awareness: Raise public awareness about the impact of fraud and educate stakeholders on ways to recognise and prevent fraudulent activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Strive for continuous improvement by evaluating and refining anti-fraud methodologies and adapting to evolving threats and challenges.