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Holly Meikle

Dunfermline

Summary

Fraud Investigation Officer with accredited counter‑fraud training, experienced in complex benefit and employee investigations, evidence analysis, investigative interviewing and prosecution‑file preparation, delivering fair, compliant and customer‑focused outcomes through strong judgement and effective stakeholder engagement

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

FRAUD INVESTIGATION OFFICER

THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Dunfermline
2022.07 - 2026.03

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a diverse caseload of complex regional fraud investigations and sensitive internal employee cases, conducting full criminal enquiries into benefit‑related fraud
  • Interview claimants, employees and witnesses; analyse financial and employment data; and identify discrepancies indicating fraudulent activity
  • Prepare high‑quality evidence files, statements and prosecution reports for referral to the Procurator Fiscal and progress employee cases through disciplinary processes
  • Collaborate with internal teams, Local Authorities and partner agencies to achieve effective investigative outcomes while ensuring accurate records, data security and compliance with DWP policy
  • Uphold DWP values by maintaining professional, transparent conduct and treating all individuals with fairness and respect

UNIVERSAL CREDIT WORK COACH

THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Dunfermline
2021.05 - 2022.07

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed Universal Credit caseloads, supporting work goals and ensuring compliance
  • Delivered tailored employment coaching and conducted structured interviews with accurate case recording
  • Analysed employment and job‑search data to identify risks, inconsistencies and safeguarding issues.

CABIN CREW

JET2 HOLIDAYS
Edinburgh
2018.02 - 2020.06

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensured passenger and crew safety by following Jet2 safety procedures, aviation regulations and completing all pre‑flight and cabin checks
  • Delivered clear, confident communication, providing reassurance during challenging or emergency situations
  • Provided high‑quality onboard service, offering care, assistance and first aid to create a positive customer experience
  • Completed all flight reports and documentation accurately, meeting regulatory and company standards

Customer Service Advisor

Nationwide Building Society
Dunfermline
2015.09 - 2018.02

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed high‑volume inbound member queries, providing clear support across savings, banking services and digital banking
  • Guided members through Nationwide products, account options and online banking processes
  • Logged and resolved enquiries accurately, escalating issues appropriately and meeting service standards

Fraud Advisor/Account Take Over Investigator

Lloyds Banking Group
2013.01 - 2015.06

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigated flagged alerts by analysing reports, gathering customer evidence and liaising with operational teams
  • Resolving identity theft by securing customer's account and escalating to the relevant operational team to rectify the customers details
  • Rectified customer accounts affected by financial loss from fraudulent transfers, applications or account takeovers
  • Identified emerging fraud trends and escalated insights to the Fraud Strategy team
  • Submitted confirmed fraud cases to Cifas via the online reporting portal

Education

Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist

ACFIP
2022.01 -

LEVEL 4 -

Managing the Delivery of Services to Customers

Skills

    Fraud Investigation

    Caseload Management

    Legislative Knowledge

    Investigative Interviewing

    Evidence & File Preparation

    Intelligence Handling

    Stakeholder Engagement

    Professional Conduct

    Fraud Risk Identification & Prevention

    Communication & Reporting

Timeline

FRAUD INVESTIGATION OFFICER

THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
2022.07 - 2026.03

Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist

ACFIP
2022.01 -

UNIVERSAL CREDIT WORK COACH

THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
2021.05 - 2022.07

CABIN CREW

JET2 HOLIDAYS
2018.02 - 2020.06

Customer Service Advisor

Nationwide Building Society
2015.09 - 2018.02

Fraud Advisor/Account Take Over Investigator

Lloyds Banking Group
2013.01 - 2015.06

LEVEL 4 -

Managing the Delivery of Services to Customers
Holly Meikle