UNODC’s Handbook on Effective Communication Strategies for the Prevention of Organised Fraud empowers stakeholders outsmart fraudsters with viral campaigns, business protections, and coordinated cross-border messaging

It emphasises why communication matters in fraud prevention, explaining how language, messaging and channels influence public understanding of risk, shape behaviours, and help people recognise and avoid sophisticated schemes that exploit trust. The guide breaks down how to identify target audiences (such as consumers, vulnerable groups, businesses and professionals), tailor messages to their needs, and select the most effective communication platforms — from traditional media to digital and community outreach — to maximise impact. It also highlights the importance of coordinated, consistent…