Hiring fraud is no longer a niche threat, it’s a growing risk that affects every sector. From high-street brands to critical infrastructure, organised crime groups are exploiting weaknesses in recruitment processes for profit and disruption. The consequences can be severe: financial loss, reputational damage, and even national security risks.
Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated, using tactics such as fake IT workers, AI-generated CVs, and reference houses to infiltrate organisations. Employment scams targeting graduates, immigration fraud undermining compliance, and dual employment schemes are just some of the challenges employers face today. Without robust safeguards, businesses remain vulnerable.
In response, Reed Screening in collaboration with the Better Hiring Institute, the National Crime Agency, Stop Think Fraud, Beruku, Cifas, and Fullbrook Strategies, has developed this comprehensive guide to help UK employers protect themselves. Supported by Fraud Minister Lord Hanson and former UK Government Anti-Fraud Champion Simon Fell; this resource brings together leading experts and government partners to deliver practical, actionable solutions.
By downloading this guide, you’ll gain:
Clear explanations of the most common types of hiring fraud – from reference fraud to fake IT workers
Practical strategies to prevent fraud – including how to spot red flags and strengthen your hiring processes
Insights from top UK experts and law enforcement – ensuring your approach aligns with national anti-fraud efforts
Guidance on leveraging technology and collaboration – to stop, block, and disrupt fraud before it harms your organisation
Hiring fraud is an entry point for scammers and criminal gangs to cause significant harm. Protecting your business isn’t just about compliance, it’s about safeguarding your people, your reputation, and the wider economy.
Download your free copy of ‘Tackling hiring fraud: the essential guide for UK business on making hiring safe; now and take the first step towards making hiring safer. Access is just a click away at the top of this page.