This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note explained what Coronavirus (COVID-19) fraud (also known as covid fraud) was, including how the pandemic created or increased the scope for fraud offences to be committed. It covers the exploitation of schemes such as the bounce-back loan scheme, Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme as well as the Coronavirus job retention scheme (furlough or CJRS scheme, Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and general fraud by misrepresentation). It explains how these offences have been perpetrated, what makes them fraudulent and how the activity is detected, investigated, and prosecuted as well as practical tips for corporates and those advising them, where coronavirus fraud is detected or suspected.