What you need to know about NDIS fraud and cybersecurity protection.
Fraud can put your NDIS funding and personal information at risk. Knowing how it works makes it easier to spot the warning signs and act early. In this story, we cover what to look out for, how to protect yourself online and the steps Leap in! takes behind-the-scenes to keep your information secure. What is NDIS fraud? NDIS fraud is when someone uses NDIS funding dishonestly, or gives false information to get money or supports they should not receive. It can involve participants, providers or other people and sometimes it happens without the person knowing. Common types of NDIS fraud. Knowing the common types can help you spot when something may not be right. Making false claims. Charging for supports that were never delivered, claiming the same invoice more than once, charging for more hours than were delivered or charging a higher price than what was agreed. Overpricing or price gouging. Charging more than the NDIS price limits or charging more for the same service just because someone has an NDIS Plan. Access fraud. Giving false information to become an NDIS participant, such as fake documents, medical evidence or incorrect information about eligibility. Eligibility fraud. Providing false or misleading information
