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Fraud

Fraud has long been a serious problem since businesses and government institutions have become more bureaucratic, and criminals have found ways of circumventing the measures that have been put in place. Advances in technology have meant that the total value of fraud in the UK has increased year on year, for example jumping dramatically from two hundred and twenty million pounds in 2006 to over one billion pounds in 2008, according to figures from KPMG. Almost ninety percent of fraud cases come from organised criminals operating in just a few types of scam, including identity theft and VAT scams. Fraud also often affects individuals buying goods on-line or from overseas, and an increasing amount of solicitors offer advice specifically to individuals trying to recover their money from e-retailers.

Fraud can also affect businesses via their own internal processes. For companies employing staff with access to sensitive company or customer information, fraud can be a serious issue, and not only cause a direct loss to the company or its reputation, but can also create problems for the company's owners if it can be shown there were not adequate safeguards in place. A specialist lawyer will be able to help companies early on who believe that fraud may have taken place, on what action to take, as well as advising firms who may be at risk. Certain businesses also have obligations under money laundering legislation, and the extent of this obligation should be checked for any firm involved in business advice or financial services. Experienced solicitors also provide the essential advice for those accused of fraud, in any situation.

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