Counter Fraud Policy
Apollo Accreditation
1. Position
We have no tolerance for fraud, whether committed against us, by us, or through us against a third party.
2. The fraud that matters in this sector
Qualification fraud is the risk specific to our work. It takes recognisable forms.
| Type | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Falsified evidence | A provider submits assessment records, staff qualifications or learner work that are not genuine |
| Misrepresented status | An organisation markets a programme as accredited when the application is pending, was refused, or was never made |
| Body impersonation | A framework, level or body name used on certificates without the right to use it |
| Credential mills | An organisation seeking the appearance of accreditation without delivering the learning behind it |
| Internal fraud | Expenses, invoicing or procurement fraud within our own organisation |
3. Prevention
We verify evidence rather than accept assertions, we check that a body and a framework exist and that the client is entitled to reference them, and we separate the person who prepares an invoice from the person who approves payment.
4. What we do when we find it
Where we find falsified evidence in a client submission, we stop work immediately, we do not submit it, and we tell the client why. We do not complete a submission we know to be false.
Where a client markets a status they do not hold, we require correction as a condition of continuing.
Where we believe an offence has been committed, we take advice on reporting to the relevant authority or accreditation body.
5. Reporting
Report suspected fraud to info@apolloaccreditation.com. Reports can be anonymous. We investigate every report and we do not retaliate against anyone reporting in good faith.
6. Records and review
Incidents are logged with outcome and root cause. The log is reviewed quarterly and this policy annually.