Preventing Fraud
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4.6 million people are affected by fraud each year and around 700,000 will go on to suffer profoundly as a result of its impact. As incidences of fraud continue to grow, as do the sophisticated methods behind different types of fraud, so too will the impact on people’s lives. Joining today’s episode is Kevin McGetrick, Head of Victims Services and Commissioning at the Hertfordshire OPCC, and Neil Postins, Service Delivery Manager for the National Economic Crime Victim Care Unit, headquartered at the City of London police. You’ll also hear from one of Beacon Victim Care’s case workers, discussing the myths around romance fraud and the impact it has. Join the conversation using #catch22minutes Catch-22.org.uk
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