Identity Fraud Prevention Awards

Corporate identity fraud costs the UK an estimated £1.2 billion every year. This makes it all the more shocking that 36% of businesses don’t have a comprehensive policy or procedure in place to prevent identity fraud. Yet, there are also many examples of companies out there who are leading the way in helping prevent and protect against these threats. These companies are not only holding the standard in helping to protect themselves, but are also inspiring and educating others to step up and do their part in the prevention process.

We would like to show our recognition of these companies that are going above and beyond to ensure they and their customers are kept safe.

This year, we are launching the “Identity Fraud Prevention Awards”, a best practice award to reward those companies doing excellent work fighting identity fraud.

Candidates for the award can be any business, of any size, which feels that it has put in place successful measures to prevent fraudsters targeting their company. Eligibility for the award doesn’t depend on how expensive your prevention measures are; some of the most effective ways of fighting fraud are simple and sometimes even free!

If you can answer any of the below questions with ‘yes’, then you are eligible to enter:

  • Do you undertake regular training and updates for your employees?
  • Have you implemented or developed a clear policy and procedure to help prevent identity fraud?
  • Have you helped stop or highlight a case of identity fraud?
  • Have you implemented or changed your procedures in some way to reflect the risks of identity fraud or invested in equipment or systems which help protect you and your business against identity fraud?

Winners of the Identity Fraud Prevention Awards will be featured on the www.stop-idfraud.co.uk website as well as in key articles in national and regional publications. The prize package will also include a year of free monitoring service for their business, suppliers and customers provided by Equifax - a £1500 value - as well as £1000 of Fellowes office products for managing document cycles including 100% jam proof shredder, secure storage boxes and records management products, plus a range of office accessories to keep the office organised, comfortable and efficient.

Winners and shortlisted businesses will be features on our National Identity Fraud Prevention Week website as Identity Fraud Ambassadors. If you would like to participate, please fill out this form. The submission deadline is the 17 September 2010.

Questions, Comments – please email us at award@stop-idfraud.co.uk

Good luck!

The National Identity Fraud Prevention Week Consortium

View the terms and conditions and judging criteria.

Sponsored by:
Fellowes Equifax National Fraud Authority Experian Metropolitan Police City of London Police