A common thread through many of the issues covered in the latest Counter Fraud Newsletter is deception by disguise — where criminals go to great lengths to appear legitimate, trusted, or familiar in order to manipulate their victims.

One example is the increasingly sophisticated use of Cyrillic characters in web addresses. At first glance, these can appear identical to trusted sites but lead to malicious phishing pages. CAPTCHA scams, where fake security checks are used to trick users into unwittingly giving fraudsters access to their own devices, are also covered.

On the clinical side, there is a useful section in the newsletter on helping prevent imposter workers who pose as legitimate staff from entering NHS premises. These scams highlight just how important it is to verify ID and credentials for anyone working within the organisation.

In this issue, the message is clear: fraudsters are masters of disguise. By staying alert and informed, we can all play a part in unmasking fraud and protecting our NHS.

You'll find the newsletter below.