Public sector bodies should protect themselves against the potential of highly costly fraud attacks, says ‘white collar’ crime solicitor Rahman Ravelli.
The police’s response to online fraud across England and Wales is inconsistent and forces need to ensure it is a priority, the Public Accounts Committee has warned.
The government is not doing enough to tackle online fraud despite it costing businesses £144bn and individuals £10bn in 2016, according to the National Audit Office.