Despite a slight drop in reported losses, holiday scams remain one of the most damaging types of fraud targeting UK consumers. In 2024 alone, British holidaymakers lost over £11 million…
April 9, 2025
A chilling courier fraud scam unfolded in the quiet communities of Maesteg, Bridgend, and Cumberland, leaving two elderly victims reeling. A man posing as a bank official and private investigator…
April 4, 2025
Recent reports from Police Scotland show a dramatic surge in crypto scams over the past five years. The Chief Constable’s report reveals a 2,000% increase in these offences between 2019…
April 2, 2025
In a brazen courier fraud scam, two South London fraudsters pretended to be police officers to trick elderly victims into making costly financial decisions. They convinced one victim to invest more than…
March 31, 2025
Having your identity stolen can change your life forever. This article explores one man’s harrowing experience with identity theft and the lasting impact it had on his reputation and future….
March 27, 2025
Hertfordshire Police have recently raised concerns about a surge in courier fraud incidents across the county. In the past few weeks, fraudsters have targeted residents by using tactics that mimic…
March 24, 2025
The High Court has decided to release a Belfast man accused of carrying out a £1.5m banking scam. The court granted bail after a hearing that examined his claims of…
March 20, 2025
A serial romance fraudster has received an additional 28 months in prison after deceiving another woman and a male friend out of tens of thousands of pounds. Peter Gray, 35,…
March 18, 2025
Fraudsters are now using artificial intelligence to carry out synthetic identity fraud (SIF) with alarming speed. Fraudsters can produce fake identities by merging real and fabricated information, which supports their…
March 13, 2025
A new payment system is set to revolutionise online shopping by making transactions more secure by reducing fraud. Known as CPoI (Card Present Over the Internet), this technology allows customers…
March 10, 2025
A sophisticated fraud gang has been jailed for running a fake call centre that swindled more than £1m from vulnerable elderly victims. The criminals targeted those who trusted them, using…
March 6, 2025
A Devon taxi driver has been jailed for fraudulently obtaining two government-backed Covid loans. Murat Dogantekin, 50, overstated his annual turnover by more than £350,000. He secured loans far above…
March 5, 2025
UK Finance, which represents over 300 financial service providers, warns firms to safeguard themselves against common scams. As the tax year ends, criminals step up their efforts to target businesses….
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