Fraud Alert

Fraud Warning

We are aware of a cheque fraud involving monies raised by schools for the Children In Need Appeal 

Cheques have been intercepted by fraudsters and have changed both the payee details and the amount payable

Counterfeit cheques have also been created by the fraudster and presented for payment 

What to do: Headteachers and School Business Managers are to ensure monthly petty cash and banking reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and any anomalies identified are promptly and appropriately dealt with. 

Get in touch: If you have any concerns please contact fraud@oxfordshire.gov.uk