The Charity Commission has issued an alert providing information and advice for charities about coronavirus (COVID-19) related fraud and cybercrime.

Fraudsters are exploiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to carry out fraud and cybercrime. Police have reported an increase in coronavirus related scams.

The Charity Commission is issuing this alert to help charities minimise the risk of becoming a victim of such frauds and cyber-attacks.

All charities, but especially those providing services and supporting local communities during the coronavirus crisis, could be targeted by fraudsters.

The guidance includes being aware of phishing emails, protecting your devices, procurement fraud and how to report.

Read the full guidance here.

Visit the Charity Fraud Awareness Hub to watch a webinar from the Fraud Advisory Panel and Charity Commission. The webinar is pre-recorded with sector partners to help you spot COVID-19 related fraud, and better protect your charity from harm.

Watch the webinar on the Charity Fraud Awareness Hub.

The hub also contains help sheets, practical tutorials and case studies to help to prevent your charity from becoming a victim of cybercrime. 

We have also created a resource page for your staff and volunteers on common coronavirus scams, including advice from Friends Against Scams.

Visit the page here.