International Fraud Awareness Week
November 15–21, 2026
Recognize potential fraud, understand TRU's expectations and learn how to report concerns. Protecting TRU from fraud is a shared responsibility.
Fraud awareness starts with all of us
This International Fraud Awareness Week, take time to recognize potential fraud, understand TRU's expectations and learn how to report concerns.
At TRU, International Fraud Awareness Week is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to learn how everyday actions can help protect university resources and maintain trust.
November 15–21, 2026
Fraud prevention is a shared responsibility. Small actions can make a meaningful difference in protecting TRU's people, resources and reputation.
Protecting TRU from fraud is everyone's responsibility
Fraud can put resources that support TRU's objectives at risk and undermine trust in our university.
Whether you are faculty, staff or a student, preventing fraud starts with your own actions: acting honestly, providing accurate information and using university funds, property and information only for their intended purposes.
Stay alert to unusual requests, ask questions when something does not seem right and promptly report suspected fraud. If you approve payments or transactions, check that the details and supporting records are accurate and complete.
Know the policy
TRU's Fraud Risk Management policy (BRD 27-0) sets expectations for honesty, integrity and promptly reporting suspected fraud. Take time to understand how it applies to your work or studies.
Fraud involves an intentional act or omission designed to deceive others, resulting in a loss to the victim, a gain for the perpetrator, or both.
As outlined in TRU’s Fraud Risk Management policy, fraud includes, but is not limited to:
- Authorizing or receiving payment for goods or services not received or performed.
- Authorizing or receiving payment for time not worked.
- Altering or deliberately reporting incorrect academic, research, financial or personal information for either a personal or TRU advantage.
- Any claim for reimbursement of expenses that are not incurred for the benefit of TRU or directly related to TRU business.
- Misrepresentation of credentials or status with TRU.
Know how to report concerns
Faculty, staff and students can seek confidential guidance or report suspected wrongdoing involving TRU through its designated officers.
Report a concern
Visit the Safely Report Wrongdoing and Reprisal page and complete the wrongdoing disclosure form.
Report wrongdoingGet guidance or support
TRU's designated officers can provide confidential guidance and support through their designated inbox.
Email designated officersWhat happens after reporting?
After you submit the form, a designated officer will follow up to gather details and relevant background information. Anonymous reporting is available, although it may limit TRU's ability to investigate.
Policies and protections
TRU's Public Interest Disclosure policy applies to employees, and its Whistleblower policy applies to students. Both prohibit retaliation against people who disclose wrongdoing. Ask a designated officer if you have questions about the process or protections.
Keep fraud prevention part of your everyday routine
Fraud awareness matters throughout the year.
Visit the Fraud Week resources page to download the official 2026 Fraud Week supporter badge for your email signature and explore videos, activities and more information about recognizing and preventing fraud.
