27 November 2018 
Emma Keenan, Procurement Specialist
As my quest for knowledge continues, I thought I would start where everybody else starts in 2018 – Google! I typed in Counter Fraud …. Just 68,000,000 results to have a look at. Knowing that there are specialist agencies and IT tricks to ensure webpages appear higher or lower in searches I am mindful to be careful, surely fraudsters might operate in this arena (it’s just my fourth blog post and I already know to always be cautious!).
So, if I do a Google search, how do I know which pages come up are genuine and safe to click on and how do I know whether I can trust the information in those websites? Noting previous examples of fraud where letters or e mails have been received in institutions directing persons to websites to enter data or check information it is important to know how to understand where the potential risks are. I consulted PHES managing director Dominic Fryer, responsible for the design and security of our own websites, he offered some useful tips:
My journey continues, now I know the danger signs to look for, where was I in finding those organisations who might be able to help me ….. look out for the next instalment.
