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In April 2026, NAFN met with Chris Keesing, Head of Counter Fraud & Investigations at the City of London Corporation, to discuss the organisation’s experience using the Social Housing Tenancy Verification (SHTV) service. The City Corporation has recovered £120,000 in social housing, highlighting the growing value of structured data‑matching in helping authorities identify tenancy fraud […]

Social housing is under enormous strain. Demand continues to rise, supply remains limited, and temporary accommodation now consumes a significant share of many local authority budgets. In this environment, tenancy fraud – subletting, non‑occupation, false applications – directly removes homes from the people who need them most. Verification helps ensure that every property is used […]

Staying ahead of emerging fraud threats requires continuous learning, expert insight and strong collaboration. Organisations that choose the virtual North West Fraud Forum (NWFF) membership gain access to a year‑round programme of online Masterclasses designed to strengthen fraud‑prevention capability across the UK. Upcoming NWFF Masterclass A First Hand Account of the Post Office Horizon Scandal […]

NAFN attended the North West Fraud Forum’s fourth Annual Conference in Manchester on Thursday 29 January, represented by Jack and Lavinia from the Membership and Communications Team. The event brought together counter‑fraud specialists from across the public and private sectors, creating a valuable space for collaboration, learning and discussion on the evolving fraud landscape. A […]

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released a detailed case study outlining the findings of a major enforcement action involving 10 construction firms. The investigation uncovered illegal bid‑rigging agreements relating to demolition and asbestos‑removal contracts, resulting in fines exceeding £60 million. This case study provides important learning for organisations involved in procurement, contract management […]

The upcoming new Intelligence Database for our NAFN members – part of our new NAFN system. In the world of fraud detection and investigation, time matters. What previously required weeks, sometimes even months, of enquiry requests, checks, back-and-forth contact, or repetitive and duplicated work – can now be achieved in minutes. We are pleased to […]