Come and Meet our Conference Sponsors
Who we work with
Intec For Business
INTEC for business has been supplying local authorities fraud and investigation solutions for 25 years now. Our INCASE brand has been the market leading fraud case management system for most of that time and we continue to enhance and develop the solutions. With the launch of INCASE365 (our web based case management software) at last year’s Oxford Investigation Service conference, we continue to meet the ever changing demands of our clients.
As well as INCASE365 and our data analysis tool IDIS, this year INTEC are bringing brand new exciting technology forward with the introduction of our Golden Record software and the innovative Ask My Council. If you are interested in achieving the ultimate goal of a golden record for each customer, or you want to find out how voice technology can improve your service then just contact the team.
T: 0161 507 1599
Peter Darby Associates
PDA specialises in the design and delivery of counter fraud training. We offer accredited training that leads to recognised counter fraud industry qualifications or ad hoc events to encourage and support Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We provide a flexible approach to work in partnership with all our customers to deliver learning that equips students with the skills and knowledge to carry out the full range of duties.
We now offer the majority of our programmes and courses, including the Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) and Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech), via a blended learning approach using Zoom. We continue to develop and offer new courses such as Digital Document Fraud and Investigating Fraud on the Dark Web (both delivered via Moodle)
All our trainers have worked in the Counter Fraud environment and hold the Accredited Counter Fraud Trainer award. Peter Chairs the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board (CFPAB) Training and Education Committee (TEC) and is a member of the Cabinet Office Cross Sector Advisory Group.
Please take time to look through our website www.pdacounterfraud.co.ukto find out more about us, our services and what our customers have to say about our training or contact Peter on 07714 216126 or peter@pdacounterfraud.co.uk
ITS Training
ITS Training is a learning and development company that specialises in three main areas : criminal investigation and enforcement, communication skills and personal development. Training is delivered in a variety of ways (although most of it is currently virtual – for obvious reasons) and many courses come with a qualification option attached.
Currently the major challenge for investigators and investigation and enforcement teams is to carry on with their roles in a #covidsafe way. ITS are the market leaders in providing socially distanced investigations training, and have developed subsidiary courses addressing interviewing under caution remotely and awareness of mental health issues in investigations..
B4 Investigate
B4 Investigate has created B4 PreCrime, a unique self-defence solution using proven and proprietary algorithms, which helps organisations to reduce unnecessary costs by detecting fraud and corruption at an early stage. For too long, fraud detection has been left to whistleblowers and specialists, by which time it is often too late. Our approach is revolutionary – we empower organisations to take control by placing fraud detection tools, skills and methods in our clients’ hands, so they can focus on essential costs and business growth. Based in the Nordics and UK, our founders include analysts, fraud investigators, data scientists and engineers.
Ascendant Solutions
Ascendant Solutions are a cloud based data-driven Software As A Service company, they build on and supplement a local authority’s existing information to reduce and prevent fraud, improve engagement and increase collection rates.
How Ascendant Solutions assist in fraud reduction and identification:
Prevention and identification of falsely claimed Government business grants.
Reduce falsely claimed Single Persons Discounts
Reduce falsely claimed Council Tax Reduction and Discounts.
Removal of incorrectly ascertained Small Business Rates Relief.
Full reporting is provided and our products are designed for bulk and automated processing. Bespoke scorecards are built around true outcomes to help with future analysis and trend analysis.
TrustID
TrustID identity verification services help almost 40 public sector bodies, including Oxford City council, to scan and validate identity documents. Checks take just a few seconds and help detect fraud before it happens. With our office-based and remote identity validation services, they can:
Save time and drive efficiencies
Technology makes ID checks quick, creating greater efficiencies and reducing the administrative burden and training need for HR, recruitment and benefits staff.Protect funds
Identity verification checks ensure that services are made available and benefits are paid only to those people who are eligible.Reduce the risk of human error
Electronic checks streamline the verification process and introduce consistency no matter who makes the check.Upload identity documents from anywhere
Our online validation service can be accessed through an App or allows your customers to remotely upload images of their own identity documents
For more information, please visit our website or get in touch.
Destin Solutions Ltd
Destin Solutions help Councils unlock customer data held across different systems and departments by consolidating all datasets in a secure web portal.
We’ve recently launched NEXUS, the first solution of its kind to identify homes and businesses not paying tax, this follows on the back of HUB, our award-winning business rates solution. HUB proactively identifies cases where relief is awarded to businesses not entitled to it and highlights incorrect ratepayer details, saving thousands in lost revenue.
Additional customer intelligence is also provided through external data acquisition. Providing real-time information on individuals and firms in debt, our technology improves recovery success rates.
Altia-ABM
Altia-ABM are a leading supplier of specialist investigation solutions. With decades of experience in the industry, we develop, supply and support solutions which address real problems faced by those involved in a wide variety of investigations.
With offices in the UK, Canada and Australia, our products are used across the globe, assisting in areas such as financial investigations, covert operations and incident, investigation and case management.
Our software is tried, tested and trusted by a diverse range of clients with whom we work to understand their unique challenges, saving them time, increasing efficiency and enabling them to do more with less.
Team Netsol
Team Netsol started life with the simple belief that technology can improve people’s lives. Building on that promise, we launched BECS claims, increasing the take-up of Benefits amongst councils’ most vulnerable groups and paving the way for digital transformation to drive efficiency.
BECS has been the gold standard for intelligent online benefits forms for over twenty years. Often imitated by our competitors but never beaten on performance, accuracy, or security.
Our goals are simple - to build products that enable councils to manage safer, healthier communities.
For more information please email info@teamnetsol.com or contact Nick on 0161 834 8342.
Cifas
Cifas is a not-for-profit company working to protect businesses, charities, public bodies and individuals from financial crime. We have over 30 years of experience in fraud prevention and financial crime, working with a range of UK organisations to protect themselves, their customers and the public.
Before providing a service, or employing a new staff member, Cifas members can check details against our databases for matches with individuals whose behaviour appears to be consistent with that of known fraudulent conduct. We also offer a range of training courses that provide the latest knowledge and skills in investigating and responding to fraud and financial crime.
Technology4Business
Technology4Business is the UK approved distributor of Arbutus Data Analytics Software and Training Services. Did you know there is 40 times more data than there are stars in the universe? Finding planets that are hidden amongst the stars often requires more than just the naked eye, and it’s no different for fraud investigators who are searching masses of data for fraud. Arbutus Analyzer can help busy fraud examiners routinely search for evidence by cleaning and comparing data from many different sources, whether financial, operational or security, and highlighting those tell-tale anomalies and trends. Call us for a free trial!
