Why Social Housing Tenancy Verification matters and how Data Matching helps Reclaim Homes

Social housing is under enormous strain. Demand continues to rise, supply remains limited, and temporary accommodation now consumes a significant share of many local authority budgets. In this environment, tenancy fraud – subletting, non‑occupation, false applications – directly removes homes from the people who need them most. Verification helps ensure that every property is used […]

Local Authorities shine at the Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards 2026

The Public Sector Counter Fraud Awards recognise the exceptional skill, innovation and commitment shown across the public sector in tackling fraud, celebrating the individuals and teams whose work is strengthening protections nationwide. This year’s awards saw Local Authorities earn standout recognition for their impact and leadership in the fight against fraud. NAFN win the Public-Private […]

Virtual NWFF Membership: Your Gateway to Masterclasses

Staying ahead of emerging fraud threats requires continuous learning, expert insight and strong collaboration. Organisations that choose the virtual North West Fraud Forum (NWFF) membership gain access to a year‑round programme of online Masterclasses designed to strengthen fraud‑prevention capability across the UK. Upcoming NWFF Masterclass A First Hand Account of the Post Office Horizon Scandal […]

North West Fraud Forum Annual Conference

NAFN attended the North West Fraud Forum’s fourth Annual Conference in Manchester on Thursday 29 January, represented by Jack and Lavinia from the Membership and Communications Team. The event brought together counter‑fraud specialists from across the public and private sectors, creating a valuable space for collaboration, learning and discussion on the evolving fraud landscape. A […]

CMA Publishes Case Study on £60m Bid‑Rigging Enforcement in the Construction Sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released a detailed case study outlining the findings of a major enforcement action involving 10 construction firms. The investigation uncovered illegal bid‑rigging agreements relating to demolition and asbestos‑removal contracts, resulting in fines exceeding £60 million. This case study provides important learning for organisations involved in procurement, contract management […]

Building on great progress as the year begins – and what’s to come

Energised for the year ahead: Clarity, focus, and momentum As the year begins, our focus is on clarity and continuing to strengthen services for our members. This focus is grounded in the demonstrable value NAFN delivers every day.With NAFN, for every £1 spent, £9 is returned in value of investment, through a combination of time savings, cost and […]

An Intelligence Game-Changer: Turning potentially months of investigation time into minutes

The upcoming new Intelligence Database for our NAFN members – part of our new NAFN system. In the world of fraud detection and investigation, time matters. What previously required weeks, sometimes even months, of enquiry requests, checks, back-and-forth contact, or repetitive and duplicated work – can now be achieved in minutes. We are pleased to […]

Seeing the Future of NAFN: Built for What Comes Next

Designed around our members and team – Where People, Process and Platform come together Our recent AGM and Conference marked an important milestone in our digital transformation journey. For the first time, members were able to see a real preview of what the new NAFN system — Project Argus — will look and feel like. […]


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