An Overview of International Cyber-Security Awareness Raising and Educational Initiatives (2011)

Campaign Name:

Credit Industry Fraud Avoidance System (CIFAS)

Organisation:

CIFAS – UK’s first Non-profit fraud prevention data scheme

Main URL:

http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=252-28

Dates:

– 2007 under the Serious Crime Act 2007

– Ongoing

Costs:

Not Found

Topics covered:

– Identity Fraud (Why is ID so important?, Why is ID fraud serious?, how fraudsters work, avoid being a victim)

– Staff Fraud (CIFAS Staff fraud database, Joining CIFAS’ Staff fraud)

– Protective Registration (For individuals, for organizations)

Target Audience:

– Public

– Private businesses

Methodology:

– There are groups offered through the organization subscribers can join. In these groups, participants learn about how to avoid fraud.

Evaluation:

Not found.

Sources:

1. ‘Home’ CIFAS: The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service <http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=252-28> (accessed 20 May 2010).

2. ‘Identity Fraud’ CIFAS: The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service <http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=252-28> (accessed 20 May 2010).

3. ‘Staff Fraud’ CIFAS: The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service <http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=252-28> (accessed 20 May 2010).

4. ‘Protective Registration’ CIFAS: The UK’s Fraud Prevention Service <http://www.cifas.org.uk/default.asp?edit_id=252-28> (accessed 20 May 2010).