Access tools and guidance

Learn about fraud

Explore the fraud problem

Explore what fraud is, why it’s a problem and why we need to do our best to counter it.

Discover different types of fraudsters

Use the Fraudster Personas to help you think like a fraudster, understand their methods and identify vulnerabilities in your programs.

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Find fraud case studies

Read about cases of fraud that have occurred in Australia.

Access tools to guard against fraud

Assess the suitability of third party providers

Learn about the benefits of conducting a suitability assessment before engaging a third party provider.

Conduct a fraud and corruption risk assessment

Learn about fraud and corruption risk assessment and how to do one.

Discover the common fraud control types

Learn about fraud controls to help your entity prevent, detect and respond effectively to fraud.

Testing the effectiveness of fraud controls

Test and strengthen your fraud controls.

Use data to counter fraud

Learn how to share data to find and fight fraud

How to use URLs safely in public SMS communications

Learn the risks involved, the key principles to consider and the importance of consistent approach when using URLS in public SMS communication.

Better protect relief and recovery support measures

Learn why and how you should consider countering fraud when designing and rapidly releasing relief and recovery measures.

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Design economic recovery measures that are more resistant to fraud

After helping Australians through emergencies and disasters, such as the Global Financial Crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian Government entities will often look to implement new measures to support economic recovery efforts.

Prevent fraud and corruption in grants administration

Grants are an important way for the Australian Government to meet its policy objectives by delivering valuable services and support to individuals, businesses, industries and communities. Learn how to prevent fraud and corruption when administering grants.

Prevent fraud and corruption in procurement

Government procurement is one of the highest risk areas for fraud and corruption because of the large amounts of money involved. Learn how to prevent fraud and corruption in the pre-award phase of the procurement life cycle.

Visit the library

View key documents, relevant legislation and guidance related to countering fraud.

Develop plans and strategies

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Develop a counter fraud investment case

Discover what a counter fraud investment case is, why you need one and how to create one.

Develop a fraud control plan

Learn what a fraud control plan is and how to develop one.

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Design fraud resistant policies

Discover how to anticipate and prevent fraud when designing and implementing Commonwealth policies.

Self-assess your entity’s fraud and corruption capability

Discover how to self-assess your organisation’s current and target level of counter-fraud and anti-corruption capability.

Communicate identified fraud incidents

Learn how to communicate with others being transparent about fraud incidents.

Build your knowledge further

Visit the library

View key documents, relevant legislation and guidance related to countering fraud.

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Learn about training

Discover what training and qualifications are needed by Commonwealth officials involved in fraud control.

Learn about COVID-19 fraud

Read about COVID-19 fraud and how to manage fraud during emergency situations.

Learn about red flags for internal fraud

Read about common traits of those who commit internal fraud and learn how to guard against insider threats.

Learn about the AIC Fraud Census

Learn about the Australian Institute of Criminology and their annual Fraud Census.

Counter Fraud Practitioner Training Program

Find out whether our training program could be just the thing your entity is looking for to step up its fraud prevention capability.

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