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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Publishing: Fraud

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to tackle fraud within the private publishing sector.

Answer

We recognise that all businesses, including publishing houses, are a target for fraudsters. Government supports businesses through a number of measures including the Confirmation of Payee checks, which allow customers, including businesses, to confirm the name of a recipient before transferring money to them.

We have also helped business to protect themselves against cyber threats, including cyber enabled fraud, through the National Cyber Security Centre and the ten regional resilience centres across England and Wales and the Police Cyber Alarm. The Stop! Think Fraud campaign also included advice for businesses on how to protect themselves from fraud.

Further, an Economic Crime Survey is being conducted to find out more about the prevalence and impacts of economic crime (including fraud) against business. We expect the results to be published in mid-2025.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26438
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Fraud Private sector Publishing
Link
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