Dealing with legacy fraud guide

Legacy fraud deprives UK charities more than £40m in legacy income each year.

With legacies being such a valued source of income for charities, there has never been a more important time to raise awareness of the risks and be absolutely clear on the action you can take to prevent fraud both inside and outside of your organisation.

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Dealing with legacy fraud guide

How to spot legacy fraud and what to do

Legacy income has recently hit a significant milestone, now valued at over £3 billion. However, charities are thought to lose more than £40 million annually due to legacy fraud.

Legacy fraud may occur when money or assets bequeathed to a charity in a will do not reach their intended recipient. This can happen in various situations and may involve the executor of a will, family members of the deceased, or even a charity staff member or volunteer. Being aware of the risks will put you and your team in a strong position to prevent fraud from affecting your charity.

Our free guide to dealing with legacy fraud offers clear, step-by-step support to help you and your team remain vigilant while safeguarding your charity’s income and integrity.

This guide will cover:

Measures you can take to safeguard against legacy fraud
The importance of having professional executors in place
Controls against fraud from charity workers
The communications you should have with other beneficiaries
Action you should take if you suspect legacy fraud