by admin | Last Updated: Sep 7, 2021 | Course News, News, Uncategorized
There are just a few places still available on our forthcoming ACFTech course starting on 28th September 2021. The course is a blended learning course with the final day being delivered face to face in Gloucester. The other modules will be delivered via...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 23, 2021 | Interviews, News
Read our recent interview with Laura Weaver, who currently works as an NHS Counter Fraud Investigator, and learn about what her job entails, why she chose to work in counter fraud and what rewards and challenges she faces within the industry. Tell us about yourself...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Interviews
Read our recent interview with Nick Jennings, current Head of the Hertfordshire Shared Anti-Fraud Service, and learn about his background and role, and his opinions on the counter fraud industry. Tell us about yourself and the work you currently do? My name is Nick...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 29, 2021 | News
Michael O’Sullivan from the TPSO Magazine recently undertook our Online training course in Digital Document Fraud course and this is his review… If you need to check documents and files for evidence of tampering, the Digital Document Fraud course from Peter Darby...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 29, 2021 | testimonials-ddf
Michael O’Sullivan from the TPSO Magazine recently undertook our Online training course in Digital Document Fraud course and this is his review… If you need to check documents and files for evidence of tampering, the Digital Document Fraud course from Peter Darby...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 22, 2021 | News
Everyone is at risk of fraud. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated ways to deceive and steal from us and unfortunately no business or person has guaranteed protection. One methodology used by fraudsters is Invoice Fraud, which is also known as Invoice...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“The points the barrister put to me during examination were great and the experience of it will help if I am ever cross examined in the future – Great course.”
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“Part One – Having retired from the Police over 6 years ago and not been in the criminal detection arena since then this course has been a very good refresher for the offences and procedures that are required as well as learning a lot about the counter fraud arena....
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“The cross examination by the barrister was excellent training, it has provided me with invaluable experience to be cross examined in court. Pete has been very accommodating with supporting my learning despite the setback of a pandemic, I found Pete informative,...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“I found Part 3 of the course well-constructed. The modules are easy to understand and go into great detail. Part of the module I had to interview the suspect – he was fantastic, I thought he was a professional actor! I would recommend PDA to anyone...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“I have learned a great deal from the course. The way it is packaged together and delivered by Peter Darby and Malcolm Hollett was excellent. Both trainers really helped me throughout, within group sessions and one-2-one. The course and Peter Darby...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 16, 2021 | News
We would like to say a big congratulations to Amy, one of our recent ACFS students, for successfully conducting her first fraud case with conviction which has been reported on by Liverpool Echo. Amy shared with us that she managed to prosecute the business owner of...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fact Sheets
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a malicious computer program that encrypts files, preventing access to them. Victims have to pay the ransomware author or group to unlock their files. Ransomware usually spreads via malicious email attachments or...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fact Sheets
What is Phishing? Phishing is a broad term for any fraudulent messages that aim to trick its receivers into revealing sensitive info. The attacker usually ‘spoofs’ (alters) their address/number to disguise themselves as someone known to the victim, or someone in a...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fraud on the Dark Web
PDA have already released numerous reports on the fraud materials market on the Dark Web. This post aims to provide an insight into what the Dark Web is, and why it is important to fraud investigators. What is the Dark Web? A ‘Dark Web’ is a collection of sites which...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Interviews
Read our recent interview with John Douglas, creator of the investigative note taking software CaseNotes, and find out about his background, how his tool works and why it can be beneficial to investigations. Please tell us about yourself and the work that you...
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 21, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
What is Digital Document Forensics? Digital Document Forensics (DDF) is the practice of analysing digital images or photos, files and documents for information that has been hidden or manipulated. Why is DDF important? Digital Document Forensics is an important part...
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 9, 2021 | News
What is it Open-Source Intelligence? Open-Source Intelligence (also known as OSINT) is intelligence created from publicly available data and information. This is any type of online and offline data that anyone can access, without requiring security clearances or...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fact Sheets
What is ADVOKATE? • Amount of time • Distance • Visibility • Obstruction• Known to the witness• Any reason for remembering• Time • Errors In detail A – Amount or length of time the witness had the suspect under observation D – Distance between the witness and...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Interviews
What is your favourite part of the job?My favourite part of the job is interacting with course attendees and delivering what I hope is an enjoyable and informative course. What tasks does your job entail?Delivering a course on Identity document fraud awareness...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fact Sheets
Why the Fraud Act? Updated legislation provides more relevant offences, such as the inclusion of IT and individuals deceiving machines A requirement to shift from assessing whether the victim was deceived, now we target fraudulent behaviour not the consequences of...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Interviews
What is your favourite part of the job?My favourite part of the job is seeing the delegates response to their learning and witnessing them grasp the importance of the subject matter. What skills (hard or soft) should someone have in your field?In order to succeed in...
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 18, 2021 | Course News
The PDA Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) blended learning programme is one of our most popular training courses. Not only is it one of the best selling of all our programmes but it continues to be the most cost effective value for money ACFS Programme...
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 12, 2021 | Course News
The COVID lockdown has certainly caused some changes to the way we deliver the training. Coupled with this has been the reaccreditation of all our ACFS training materials by our academic institution, the University of Northumbria (Newcastle). If these changes weren’t...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Interviews
What is your favourite part of the job?I enjoy meeting learners who come from a diverse range of backgrounds and business sectors. What skills (hard or soft) should someone have in your field?To work in the counter fraud field, one must have subject knowledge, the...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Interviews
As founder of Peter Darby Associates, we were keen to find out more about the man behind PDA Counter Fraud. We asked the newest member of the team, Marketing Assistant Rachel Ewart, to set up a series of ‘getting to know you’ questions for each of the PDA...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fraud on the Dark Web
The PDA Fraud on the Dark Web – February 2021 bulletin has been released. This quarterly bulletin looks at how changes in the dark web landscape affects the sale of fraud items and services. This quarter we’ve seen a major market ‘exit scamming’, a flood of...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 26, 2020 | News
We would like to thank all our customers for their continued patience and understanding during what has been a very difficult period for us all. We very quickly heeded Her Majesties Government’s advice and suspended all our training leaving some students halfway...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Testimonials
“This is the second course I’ve undertaken on line with PDA. The format suits my learning style and current situation of not being able to attend formal courses. The content is robust, allows for further reading and study according to interest, and is supported by a...
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 4, 2021 | Fraud on the Dark Web
This is the first Bulletin in an occasional series identifying and highlighting the fraud typology taking place on the Dark Web Key points and developments: There were roughly 14,000 adverts for fraud related items available in June 2020. The three...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Testimonials, testimonials-ddf
“It is unusual for me to rate a maximum on each section of a course. I like to think that it’s good to highlight areas of improvement, however, this course has far exceeded my expectations. I really liked the way that examples were presented and further...
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 24, 2020 | News
We would like to thank all our customers for all their help and understanding during this difficult period. As a responsible business we have listened to and taken the advice coming from Her Majesties Government and have postponed all our current classroom training...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech), Testimonials
“Excellent course, very informative and the course content was delivered in a structured and easy to understand way so that people who are new to this were well versed in the subject matter by the end of the course.” “Peter was incredibly supportive and...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“The course has been brilliant! Everything we have covered will be of benefit to me as I continue in my Counter Fraud role. I know the role plays do take a lot of organisation, however they are a great way for students to experience the various different court...
by admin | Last Updated: Nov 26, 2019 | News
Happy students from Royal Panda, Malta following successful completion of their PDA Counter Fraud Investigation Course – well done all
by admin | Last Updated: Oct 4, 2019 | News
Peter writes “For some months now the University of Portsmouth have been considering their position with regard to the provision of the secretariat function to the CFPAB. They have now made their decision to completely withdraw from the CFPAB and in September...
by admin | Last Updated: Oct 4, 2019 | News
PDA attended the Oxford Investigation Service Fourth Annual Fraud Conference on Thursday 26th September 2019 and would like to give a big thank you to all the Oxford team who made our day not only run smoothly but enjoyable and worthwhile. We know how much work and...
by admin | Last Updated: May 11, 2021 | Testimonials, testimonials-ddf
“I have learned to not take documents face value and look deeper into documents that have been received by people of interest. Look at the finer detail. There can be lots of intelligence held in metadata such as geo analysis, image alterations , identity...
by admin | Last Updated: May 11, 2021 | Testimonials, testimonials-ddf
“I really enjoyed the training and learnt a lot from it. It was even better than what I expected. I found it extremely informative and I am already putting some of the techniques I’ve learned into practice.”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“I very much enjoyed and thought to be insightful the two practical elements; namely the interview under caution and cross-examination by the barrister, Mike Mason. The cross-examination in particular, offered a taste what giving evidence in court would be like in...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“I thought the whole ACFS Foundation course was excellent. This was a great balance between developing technical knowledge and practical exercises. The trainers were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. As a result, I would feel confident...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“The experience of being cross examined was excellent and will be highly useful going forward. As for the course overall, it has better prepared me for managing investigations and planning interviews – essential in my day-to-day work. As for the interview...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“Overall this course has given me the tools and I need to go on as a Fraud Investigation Officer. My confidence has grown by each module and I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Pete is one of the greats in fraud and I felt like I was being taught by someone...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS), Testimonials
“Overall the ACFS course run by Peter is great value for money when compared with other trainers and professional qualifications. The best part is the practical exercises and being able to apply what we have learnt into practice. Other courses are...
by admin | Last Updated: May 11, 2021 | Testimonials, testimonials-ddf
“The training was very interesting, Ben is an excellent trainer his abundant experience and background in the field meant he was able to bring to life what is a very dry and technical subject matter and keep the team engaged and learning.” “I would...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech), Testimonials
Trainer and training has been excellent and would recommend to counter fraud colleagues
by admin | Last Updated: May 21, 2019 | News
Once again, we will be attending the conference being held on 26th September 2019 and look forward to meeting new and existing customers on the day. For further information please visit oxfordinvestigationservice.co.uk
by admin | Last Updated: May 21, 2019 | News
PDA will be exhibiting at the University of Portsmouth 9th Counter Fraud & Forensic Accounting Conference being held on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th June 2019. The programme is a very full one with some extremely interesting speakers. We look forward to...
by admin | Last Updated: May 21, 2019 | Testimonials
“Given the quality, content, material supplied and practical exercises – especially the cross examination by a real barrister, this course is tremendous value for money and sits amongst my top 3 training experiences from a 25 year career, including as an...
by admin | Last Updated: May 21, 2019 | Testimonials
“I think the course has been thorough, interesting and informative and will help me hugely in my role going forward. Peter is supportive, highly knowledgeable and highly recommend the course”
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 30, 2019 | Testimonials
The experiences of interview and being cross examined were excellent learning events and strangely managed to be nerve wracking and lots of fun
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Loving the course so far. Pete is a great trainer – very knowledgeable and explains what is a very complex subject in a way that is easily understood. I am keen to start module 2, 3 and 4 and start applying what I have learned so far and develop my practical...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“It has enriched my knowledge, my interest and increased overall awareness beyond my initial expectations! Best training ever. I have attended a number of training courses on related topics and this training was the best. I love the fact that Peter Darby...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 29, 2018 | News
Peter will be attending the launch of the ‘Government Counter Fraud Profession’ in London on 9th October, this event is the culmination of three years’ work by the GCFP Team at the Cabinet Office. The launch is being held over two venues, the second event being in...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 29, 2018 | News
Peter and Malcolm attended the third Oxford City Council Fraud Conference on Thursday 20th September and would like to thank the Oxford team for making our day enjoyable and productive, with special mention to Mick Hopkins, Nathalia and Aleksi. Thank you to all our...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The cross examination was very useful to have gone through. Time flew when you are in there. Mike was very thorough and made you work for it! Feedback provided was good. Overall had a great time on the course! Thank you”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The written material taught elements and the practical’s all balanced nicely. Good pace, not too much assumption of previous knowledge. Pete is knowledgeable, confident and patient. A really good and worthwhile course”
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 9, 2018 | News
As many of you will know, especially those of you who have attended our training courses, staff at the Cabinet Office Counter Fraud & Error Reduction Unit have been working with counter fraud professionals to create the Government Counter Fraud Profession. The...
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 20, 2018 | News
We shall be attending both of the above conferences and look forward to meeting new and existing customers at these venues.
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 12, 2021 | Course News
Our Digital Document Forensics course is now available as both classroom and online training. This training will provide students with the skills required to inspect digital documents (like PDF files or word documents) and digital images for tampering which could...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | News
Here is the twelfth instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” “Four men sentenced for defrauding elderly lady of her North London home”.
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 20, 2018 | Course News
We are pleased to announce the addition of our Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS Foundation) course commencing on 9th July 2018 The cost per student is £1870 plus VAT. For further details please click here.
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
We are pleased to announce our next Accredited Security Management Specialist (ASMS) Course course commencing on 4th June 2018 The cost per student is £1950 plus VAT.
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
We are pleased to announce our next Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) course commencing on 9th July 2018. The cost per student is £1870 plus VAT.
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 20, 2018 | News
Here is the eleventh instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” “A HEALTH trust accountant has been jailed for two years for defrauding the NHS out of more than £84,000 whilst living a “seemingly respectable life”....
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Malcolm has been a fantastic tutor to us and really informative. Have really enjoyed the course and hearing about his personal experiences. He has been really helpful and ensured that the information was clear. Couldn’t have asked for a better tutor. Thank you for...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Really enjoyed this course, glad I went for it and have learnt a lot” S.Choksi
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“In general I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire modules 1 – 4 with Malc. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience which is invaluable” S.Akehurst
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Thoroughly enjoyed Module 4. I came with nerves but the practical exercise with the barrister is very realistic in a safe environment and very good practice and I enjoyed the experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed this course, Pete’s expertise and assistance has been...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Overall great course. Can’t say anything but good words. Pete is a lovely guy and a great trainer who was understanding and patient. Learnt a lot and feel confident in my knowledge” A.Rivera
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I have now completed all modules and can honestly say it has been superb, I have loved every minute of it” C.Mainland
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I thoroughly enjoyed the course and all of the relevant, interesting stories/examples that Ian used throughout the day. His humour made the course more engaging and light hearted yet the importance of the course was still delivered. Also, I appreciate being able to...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Excellent course, feel prepared to get involved with real investigations now”
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
We are pleased to announce our next ACFTech course commencing on 25th June 2018 The cost per student is £745 plus VAT and we believe this represents the best value ACFTech course on the current market. The price includes the cost of the certificate issued by the...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 26, 2018 | News
Here is the tenth instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” A fraudster who “lived a lavish lifestyle”, including learning to fly, after falsely claiming £284,000 in tax returns and benefits has been jailed – For more...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 26, 2018 | News
Once again, we shall be attending the above conference and welcome clients old and new to visit our stand and learn more about the latest in counter fraud training from Peter Darby Associates. For more information on the conference, please visit...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 26, 2018 | News
Those of you who are regular visitors to our site will have noticed that our ‘News Page’ has undergone some changes. We hope you like the new layout and find it easier to find details of courses, news items and the latest frauds.
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The course was well accepted by all who attended and I have had comments from one or two of the attendees who stated that it was the best course that they had attended and they can’t wait to put the theory into practice. Malc was very good at delivering the course...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
There are still places available on our ASMS course commencing on 19th March 2018. The cost per student is £1,950 plus VAT and we believe this represents the best value course on the current market. The price includes the cost of the certificate issued by the Security...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
Our Security Management Specialist, Malcolm Taylor, has reviewed and amended the training material, and our next ASMS course commences on 19th March The cost per student is £1,950 plus VAT and we believe this represents the best value course on the current...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
Due to high demand, in addition to our ACFS course commencing on 23rd April … we also have an extra ACFS course commencing in April Please note that if you are a manager who is seeking the ACFS qualification for a minimum of six students, then we will come to you to...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 8, 2018 | News
Here is the ninth instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” Just to end the year we thought we would look at a bumper collection of frauds committed in 2017 and earlier. For more details go to:...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 8, 2018 | News
image: Peter and some of the students from the course Earlier this year PDA were approached to provide training in the UAE, and in November Peter travelled to Dubai. The training was extremely well received, as can be seen by some of the comments on our...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 8, 2018 | News
image: The conference keynote speaker, Richard Harrington MP – creator of the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 – addressing the conference A big thank you to all our existing and new customers who visited our stand at the Conference in London on Thursday...
by admin | Last Updated: Jan 9, 2018 | News
As many of you will know on 25th October 2017, the Supreme Court gave their judgment in the case of Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Limited. As a result of this judgment, “The second leg of the test propounded in Ghosh does not correctly represent the law and directions...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News
During the last quarter we have received a number of requests to run ACFS and ACFTech courses as ‘closed’ courses for specific customers. This has resulted in less ‘open’ courses being advertised. We are pleased to announce that our next ACFS ‘open’ course commences...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I found this course hugely beneficial and knowledgeable, the course has given me new confidence in fraud. The cross examination was a great experience”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The entire course from Pete was absolutely great! Although intense and very challenging I have really enjoyed the course. It will certainly help me daily and I’m sure will help for future job roles. Thank you”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Excellent experience being cross examined, a valuable and worthwhile learning curve”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The practical exercises in Modules 3 and 4 were brilliant learning curves and will be very helpful for the future”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The overall case study and cross examination process is very well set up in order to reflect as accurately as possible a real case. Even having completed similar training in 2007 to become a DC, this was an excellent addition to this training and a great refresher...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Thoroughly ‘enjoyed’ the cross examination and found it really beneficial to undertake the experience and how preparation of the entire investigation is so important, thanks to all” S.Page
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I felt the whole course was professionally and exceptionally well delivered. I feel I have obtained worthwhile insight and skills that will be invaluable over my career in counter fraud” M.Williams
by admin | Last Updated: Jan 9, 2018 | News
Here is the eighth instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” “A company director, who stole more than £1.6 million in tax while pretending to be a spy to hide his life of crime, has been jailed.” For more details go to:...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
Excellent training and immense knowledge gained. Once in a lifetime opportunity and I am glad I attended. A Suri – UAE I would like to thank Peter for this great learning opportunity and experience sharing. The overall material and lecture were very interesting and...
by admin | Last Updated: Oct 20, 2017 | News
We are pleased to announce that we shall be attending the above conference in London on Thursday 26th October 2017. We hope to see our existing customers, please come along and say hello.New customers, please come along and find out about our training.
by admin | Last Updated: Oct 20, 2017 | News
Here is the seventh instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up”“Pair claimed they fell ill twice in Mallorca but Thomas Cook took out landmark private prosecution after social media posts described happy times”For more details go...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“PEACE Model, I had learnt this before but the opportunity to have a practice interview was very helpful. Malcolm played the role brilliantly and it never felt like a simple training exercise but as if it were a real interview” “Natasha was a wonderful trainer, she...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“A thoroughly enjoying experience – the barrister experience was nerving but extremely valuable! Just a big thank you for everything”K.Burton
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 12, 2017 | Course News
We are pleased to announce the dates for our latest ASMS course in London at etc.venues, The Hatton, 51-53 Hatton Garden, London, EC1N 8HN. The course includes 12 days of classroom training delivered over three modules. The cost per student is £1,950 plus VAT. The...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
Due to high demand for places on our ACFS courses, we have arranged to run two courses, one commencing in November 2017 and one in January 2018, both are in London.
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
We are running our next ACFTech course in October for The Clarion Housing Group. The course will run at Clarion Housing premises in Highbury, London. There is space available on this very popular course.
by admin | Last Updated: Aug 30, 2017 | News
Here is the sixth instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up”“A man who posed as a lawyer has been found guilty of defrauding a woman with terminal cancer out of £92,000” For more details go to: www.bbc.co.uk/news
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Module 3 was really good and Malc was so helpful. I really appreciate how he allowed me to conduct my interview under caution as if I were in Scotland and extremely thankful for any Scottish handouts you have provided”C.McWilliam
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 29, 2017 | News
Here is the fifth instalment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up”“A London businessman has been found guilty of conspiring to defraud customers by adding horsemeat to batches of beef and re-labelling them as pure beef” For more details go to:...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very good practical exercise giving me a true insight into being a witness at trial being cross examined. Provided me with an idea of areas to focus on during investigations and importance of completing documentation completely”I Steedman
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I have really enjoyed all four modules. I have covered some of the material before, however, it was really useful to reinforce my learning and also learn new legislation and practice. Peter is very informative having worked in fraud for many years, which added to...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Pete has been a fantastic tutor. Role play with Mike was very good and nice to receive feedback and tips for live cases”H.Frazer
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 13, 2017 | News
Peter and Ian attended the conference on 13th June and would like to thank everyone at Cifas for making the day an enjoyable and productive experience. Paul Lewis, the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Money Box programme, visited the PDA stand and was keen to know more...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | News
Due to high demand for places on our ACFS courses, we have arranged to run two courses commencing in September 2017, one in London and one in Stevenage.
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | News
Here is the fourth installment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” “A rogue trader who preyed on the vulnerable and defrauded 21 elderly victims out of £108,000 over almost two years has been jailed”
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 12, 2017 | News
We attended the conference on 7th June and would once again like to thank all of you, both existing and new customers, who took the opportunity to visit us on our stand. We would also like to give a particular mention to Dean Blackbourn and Karen Nixon for all their...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Overall an excellent course with good practical exercises – thank you”A Mottershead
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very enjoyable course, made better by an excellent, very experienced trainer who made clear all aspects in a clear and understanding way”K Buckley
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 20, 2017 | Course News, News
We are pleased to announce that we are a supplier of ASMS training to the National Health Service and we are running our first ASMS course in London at etc.venues, 86 Edgware Road, Marble Arch, London W2 2ES. The course includes 14 days of classroom training delivered...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
Further to the news item last month that we were in the process of arranging our second ACFS course to be held at BDO premises on Baker Street, we are now pleased to confirm the dates have been arranged.
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 20, 2017 | News
Here is the third installment in our fraud of the month series “You couldn’t make it up” “A solicitor who stole £4m from client accounts, including from the estates of dead people and the Church of England, has been jailed for seven years” For more details go to:...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Fantastic – very informative and engaging, thank you” “Ian is a brilliant spokesman, great presenter, insanely knowledgeable”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Live examples – very interesting session, good detail, great insight, very enjoyable” “Great course, would like to know more – most useful in my role”
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Final court exercise was excellent, great practice. Will be really helpful if/when I have to give evidence – very useful course”Aimee
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The ‘court’ session was a good learning experience and highlighted errors to watch out for in interview notetaking”C Wignall
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Pete was extremely approachable and well informed. The IUC practice session will be exceptionally valuable in working in my LCFS role”P Cox
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Enjoyed the practical elements of the course, particularly the interview under caution and court appearance. Helped to experience what it would be like to carry these out in a ‘real’ scenario”V Brazier
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Ian was an excellent teacher, he is clearly very knowledgeable about the subject and is a lively and engaging teacher – thank you” “I really enjoyed the course Ian – you are a great teacher and I have found it very helpful – thank you” “This course was really great...
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 14, 2017 | News
We shall, once again, be attending the above conference which this year is being held on Wednesday 7th June in Portsmouth. We welcome all existing and new customers to visit us on our stand. For further information please click here
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 14, 2017 | Course News, News
We are in the process of arranging dates for our next London course which will be held in BDO premises on Baker Street. Please watch this space for dates to appear.
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 14, 2017 | Course News, News
The course previously advertised as running in Stevenage between 03 April and 26 July 2017 currently has two spaces available. If you wish to join this course, please contact us.
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 14, 2017 | Course News, News
We have been approached by a client to hold an ACFS course on their premises in Basingstoke. There are currently two spaces available on this course. The course runs from 09 May to 07 September 2017. For further information on this course, please contact us.
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 14, 2017 | News
Here is the second instalment in our ‘fraud of the month’ series. You couldn’t make it up.Milligan was found guilty in December 2016 of five offences of dishonestly, retaining a wrongful credit and an offence of obtaining services by deception. She claimed seven...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Malc, thank you for a very enjoyable course. Your support, encouragement and teaching was greatly appreciated. I now feel equipped to progress my investigations correctly and to an excellent standard (hopefully!)” J Smith
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 14, 2017 | News
If you are looking for a career in fraud or have recently transferred to counter fraud investigation support duties, then our Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech) course will provide you with a recognised counter fraud qualification and the knowledge and...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | News
If you are working in a counter fraud investigation environment and looking for a professional qualification or thinking of changing career then please come along and join like-minded professionals who are undertaking the PDA ACFS training. The ACFS qualification is...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 14, 2017 | News
For those of you that may have missed reported cases of fraud and corruption, we thought we would highlight a case each month that we find worthy of a mention. We think this one will take some beating, but then again those of us that have been around on counter fraud...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 14, 2017 | News
Raymond Clarke, chief executive of Industry Qualifications, is calling for tougher scrutiny to prevent fraud in workplace qualifications. To find out more please go to: Security qualifications fraud ‘public safety risk’ – BBC News
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Great course, good to experience such a ‘real life’ situation with the cross examination, Mike was fab”V Banerji
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Pete’s approach through the entire course has been great and has really helped break-down some difficult and dry topics and frame them in a way that is relevant to my role – thanks for everything”J Dooher
by admin | Last Updated: Dec 12, 2016 | News
PDA and Cifas – Leaders in Fraud Prevention, are building on their successful partnership to deliver Identity Document Fraud training to the Counter Fraud Community. Dates in 2017 for this popular one day course have now been agreed. For further details and to book...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
If you are looking for a career in fraud or have recently transferred to counter fraud investigation support duties, then our Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech) course will provide you with a recognised counter fraud qualification and the knowledge and...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
Due to an overwhelming demand our ACFS course commencing on 23rd January 2017 is now full so we are running a second ACFS course commencing in January. If you are working in a counter fraud investigation environment and looking for a professional qualification or...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Cross examination was a great experience. Mike was fantastic at his job! Have really enjoyed this module. Overall really enjoyed the course, thank you Pete, Malc and Mike”H Lindup
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Thanks very much Pete and Malc. It has been great and I have learnt a lot and really enjoyed it”L Crawford
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Excellent all round. Pete was great as always. Mike was very good, definitely wouldn’t want to come across him in a real court! I learnt a lot from the court experience”B Dalby
by admin | Last Updated: Nov 30, 2016 | News
PDA exhibited at the summit held in York on 30th November 2016. We would like to thank all of you who took the time to visit our stand making our day both enjoyable and successful. We would also like to say a big thank you to all the team from NAFN whose help and...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I really enjoyed the course. Pete was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, he answered every question. The mock interview was brilliant and a great learning experience. Malc and Pete gave great feedback and constructive criticism, which I will attempt to...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“This course has helped me understand more about fraud and has given me ideas to put forward to my organisation where it will help to prevent fraud. I feel more aware and very grateful for the help Malc has given me and my team. Thank you again” R...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Thank you for delivering an enjoyable and comprehensive training programme. I shall be recommending PDA as the provider of future training sessions on ACFS.” L Evans
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Overall a very informative and enjoyable course. Peter is very knowledgeable and approachable. Thanks!” M Maher
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very good exercises/interactive and interesting exercises and lots of variety. It was excellent with lots of feedback and I enjoyed it immensely” C Goddard
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Excellent course – really interesting, varied and relatable to work. Malc was very knowledgeable. Thanks!!” T Spruyt
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very well presented by both trainers” “An excellent overview of identity document fraud, with practical advice which can be used in my role. Highly recommended!” “Good informative training” “I really enjoyed the course. Trainers were very knowledgeable and I feel...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Test was difficult! Enjoyed the module a lot. Pete was great. Especially enjoyed passport forging bits” H Lindup
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I enjoyed this module and thought the cross examination was very useful. Overall I have enjoyed the course a lot and there have been some really interesting parts to it. I would recommend it if other people wanted to do it” W Welch
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Well presented and organised. The course structure was very good. Pete is very approachable and helpful. Everything was explained clearly and I have gained a lot from the experience of being questioned by a Barrister” W Khan
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 16, 2016 | News
Are you working in a counter fraud investigation environment and looking for a professional qualification? Are you thinking of changing career and want to become a professional counter fraud investigator? If the answer to either is yes then come and join like-minded...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Pete is extremely knowledgeable and supportive throughout each Module, I would recommend to colleagues. Thanks Pete.”P Tozer
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“An excellent course delivered by an excellent trainer. I have learnt so much useful information which I will take back and use in my day-to-day work. I am sure I will be a better investigator as a result of what I have learnt.”S Lake
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the contents and Pete’s learning style in delivering the course.”E Canaj
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Before I came on this course I felt like I was working blind, having no previous experience or knowledge in fraud. This course has equipped me with the knowledge and confidence I require to both complete my role to the best standard but I now also feel...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Tailored the course very well. A good training package – well delivered.A great course. Having been an investigator for many years it was an excellent opportunity to refresh and be provided with updates. Invaluable.”Deloitte Student
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The statement writing was relevant and useful to me as I am taking my first formal statement next week.Going over the PEACE model has re-enforced my understanding of the steps involved in planning / undertaking / IUCI found the breakdown of ‘Cognitive Interviewing’...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 21, 2016 | Course News, News
If you are looking for a career in fraud or have recently transferred to counter fraud investigation support duties, then our Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech) course will provide you with a recognised counter fraud qualification and the knowledge and...
by admin | Last Updated: Jul 21, 2016 | News
“Both of my officers enjoyed their courses that culminated in them both achieving Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist status. I can see that their confidence has grown and this is being reflected in their day-to-day work, which in turn adds value to our partnership...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Both of my officers enjoyed their courses that culminated in them both achieving Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist status. I can see that their confidence has grown and this is being reflected in their day-to-day work, which in turn adds value to our partnership...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
Are you working in a counter fraud investigation environment and looking for a professional qualification? Are you thinking of changing career and want to become a professional counter fraud investigator? If the answer to either is yes then come and join like-minded...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Mainly learnt how to ID a passport / driving licence or document. Thank you to the trainers for their strong knowledge and experience they have shared with us today.”F Trussell, Apex Bridging
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very detailed info given, easy to learn, information absorbed. Friendly atmosphere.”S Brown, Ashley Business Cash Ltd
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very informative, gained extra knowledge, friendly course ‘teachers’I will be using my knowledge to help my organisation in preventing fraud.”H Olding, Private & Commercial Finance Co Ltd
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Overall the course has been incredibly good. I now feel confident in carrying out all facets of an investigation. The barrister, Mike, was very good and helped to show just how relentless defence lawyers can be! He gave helpful feedback that will hopefully help me...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I felt that the cross examining was an eye opener, the barrister did an amazing job with the evidence given to him in order to pick out the flaws within the case. Thanks Peter for a great training experience” J Rahman, 18th May 2016
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Overall very much enjoyed the course and would recommend” H Sandhu, 18th May 2016
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Mike was brilliant, I really enjoyed being cross examined and I am very appreciative of his skills. It has truly opened my eyes as to what I can expect at court” D Higgs, 18th May 2016
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 14, 2016 | News
Following the publication of the Government Counter Fraud Investigation Standards, PDA have reviewed their training products and are pleased to inform their customers that PDA’s ACFS and ACFTech syllabuses meet the requirements and outcomes of the Standards at...
by admin | Last Updated: Jun 14, 2016 | News
PDA attended the conference held on 7th June 2016. We would like to thank all of you who took the time to visit our stand making our day both enjoyable and successful. We would also like to say a big thank you to all the team from the University of Portsmouth, in...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I came to the course with a mild understanding in the fraud work I currently do, I will now be able to be more confident in the investigations I will be doing due to Peter Darby’s brilliant course. I will definitely be using my course handouts during investigations...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I have a better understanding of the Fraud Act and what the offences are. I know how to construct a witness statement properly and have improved my interviewing skills through questioning effectively” S Francis, 29th April 2016
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The course was very in depth and challenging. I really felt I learnt everything relevant to my role” N Pennant, 29th April 2016
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I actually quite enjoyed the interview aspect of this module and enjoyed the challenge of trying to get the suspect into a corner where they had no choice but to ‘cough up’”H Sandhu, 6th May 2016
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I am thoroughly enjoying my time on the course with Peter and feel he is rounding me into a complete investigator with many tools at my disposal”D Higgs, 6th May 2016
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The practical exercise was useful and helpful in giving an understanding of how an Interview Under Caution should be conducted. The trainers knowledge was good, any questions raised were answered and the feedback on the practical exercise was invaluable”J Rahman, 6th...
by admin | Last Updated: May 9, 2016 | Course News, News
If you are looking for a career in fraud or have recently transferred to counter fraud investigation support duties, then our Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech) course will provide you with a recognised counter fraud qualification and the knowledge and...
by admin | Last Updated: May 9, 2016 | Course News, News
PDA are working in partnership with Wedemic to offer Counter Fraud Training Courses to a global audience. Wedemic is the world’s trusted resource for professional development serving a huge, global community of learners and instructors. It is a platform where training...
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 14, 2016 | Course News, News
We are pleased to welcome Benjamin Whiteley to our team of Associates. Benjamin specialises in Cyber Crime training. To find out more about Benjamin’s background please go to ‘About Us – The Team’. We will publish details of our Cyber Crime training shortly so watch...
by admin | Last Updated: Sep 10, 2019 | Course News, News
Are you working in a counter fraud investigation environment and looking for a professional qualification? Are you thinking of changing career and want to become a counter fraud investigator? If the answer to either is yes then come and join like-minded professionals...
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 14, 2016 | News
PDA are pleased to announce they have recently won the contract to deliver Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) training to the Charity Commissions Monitoring and Enforcement staff. We look forward to working in partnership with staff from the Commission during...
by admin | Last Updated: Apr 14, 2016 | News
PDA and Cifas – Leaders in Fraud Prevention, are working in partnership to deliver Identity Document Fraud training. For further details and to book your place on a course please go to www.cifas.org.uk
by admin | Last Updated: Mar 22, 2016 | Course News, News
Following a review of prices in March 2016, we are pleased to announce that the costs of our Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (ACFS) and Accredited Counter Fraud Technician (ACFTech) courses will remain at their 2014 prices of £1,800 per student and £645 per...
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 23, 2016 | News
If so, come and see us on our stand to find out more about the training we have to offer. The date for your diary is Tuesday 7th June. To find out more about the conference visit www.port.ac.uk/centre-for-counter-fraud-studies/conference/
by admin | Last Updated: Feb 23, 2016 | News
A new taskforce, consisting of police, banks and government officials, is being set up by Home Secretary Theresa May to combat fraud across the UK. …Read full story here
by admin | Last Updated: Jan 27, 2016 | Course News, News
Are you working in a fraud investigation environment and need a qualification? Are you thinking of changing career and want to become a counter fraud investigator? If the answer is yes then come and join like-minded professionals who are undertaking the ACFS...
by admin | Last Updated: Jan 25, 2016 | News
Betfair, the UK’s largest online gambling company, asked PDA to develop a document examination and investigative interviewing course. Peter and Ian are seen with a group of Betfair students who successfully passed the four day course
by admin | Last Updated: Jan 25, 2016 | News
by admin | Last Updated: Jan 25, 2016 | Course News, News
Many cases end at court without the need to attend as a witness. Often counter fraud investigators have received training in this area but have not had to put it into practice. This course is aimed at counter fraud investigators who want to refresh their knowledge and...
by admin | Last Updated: Dec 8, 2015 | News
Watch out for ticket fraud – 533 reports already taken by Action Fraud this monthOf the 533 reports, 228 mentioned a company called Circle Tickets which has recently ceased trading online. Circle Tickets was advertising tickets for Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac and Ed...
by admin | Last Updated: Dec 1, 2015 | News
City banker jailed after defrauding friends and colleagues in fake race horse trading scamStewart Jones, 35, boasted he made huge profits by selling on race horses he bought direct from breeders … read the full story here
by admin | Last Updated: Nov 19, 2015 | News
Students from the Carigali Hess Operating Company in Kuala Lumpur celebrate after having successfully completed PDA’s ‘Procurement Fraud – A Comprehensive Strategy’ training course.
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Brilliant course – well done – thank you Peter – excellent training” N Gracey
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I enjoyed the course. It identified a number of areas where I may look to try and convince senior managers to look at this type of exercise” I Jones
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Very relevant to my line of work. Concepts are readily applicable in establishing fraud investigation, identifying fraudsters” A Majdi
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Great presenter. Very informative material. Your experience shows” R Baskaran
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“The handout provided is very informative – find it useful. Thank you” S Ramasamay
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I think Pete is a good trainer and able to deliver the module successfully. This course actually exceeds beyond my expectation” M Abidin
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“A fab course delivered to a very high standard – everything was explained in an understanding manner – I’m not left feeling I do not understand anything. Handout was very good – thank you Peter” M Richards
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“Brilliant course! For 5 days I was engaged on various subject matters. The course content was informative and explained clearly. The quiz daily was a nice touch to recall the learning from the previous day. Final day was very good – learnt more about interviewing” R...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I have really enjoyed Modules 1 and 2 of the ACFS course. Pete is an engaging and supportive instructor who has imparted a great deal of knowledge in an effective manner” H Grenville
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“A refreshing change to the usual ’powerpoint’ based training. Trainer’s knowledge and wealth of experience made all the difference. Very satisfied that it has been so interactive and comments have been welcomed at all times. Overall the course has been a pleasure to...
by admin | Last Updated: May 6, 2021 | Old testimonials, Testimonials
“I attended an ACFS course instructed by Peter. Although I had been working in fraud prevention since 2007 I took a great deal of information away with me from Peter’s lessons. His overall knowledge of fraud prevention, financial crime and investigation techniques was...
