SIM swap scams soar by over 1,000% according to reports
Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, reports a 1,055 per cent rise in SIM swap scams in 2024. Nearly 3,000 unauthorised porting cases hit the National Fraud Database (NFD)….
Man ends up with criminal record after having his identity stolen
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….
Ex-Council leader faces trial for £188,000 romance scam
A former Scottish council leader, Andrew Polson, has denied allegations of a massive £188,000 romance scam. The 52-year-old politician allegedly defrauded Ann Kelly through a supposed property investment scheme spanning…
Teacher loses life savings after details are sold on dark web
A science teacher, Matthew Shaw, fell victim to identity theft, losing his entire life savings when fraudsters sold his identity on the dark web. In August 2021, while on holiday in Cornwall,…
LinkedIn being used by fraudsters to commit identity theft
LinkedIn is the premier platform for professional networking and career development, but it has also become a target for fraudsters and a breeding ground for identity theft. Its vast repository of…
Unsuspecting victim loses over £25k in crypto investment scam
In December 2021, Lucy Cavendish fell victim to a devastating crypto scam, losing £25,000 in a matter of weeks. This incident highlights how easily anyone can fall prey to fraud….
Why credit locks are your best bet against identity theft
No defence system can offer complete invulnerability, especially in the case of identity theft. When our personal information is compromised, it can perpetuate indefinitely across the shadowy corridors of the…
Have fraudsters opened an account in my name?
In the UK, becoming a fraud victim is an increasingly common and distressing experience. One particularly insidious form of this crime is new account fraud, where fraudsters open bank accounts using…
Experian warns identity theft cases set to spike this Christmas
Recent reports from multinational data analytics and consumer credit reporting company Experian reveal a worrying trend in the UK’s financial landscape. In 2023, fraudulent credit card applications saw a significant spike, increasing…
Is synthetic identity fraud about to hit the UK?
Synthetic Identity Fraud (SIF) is not a common term, but it’s a new and evolving type of fraud that can have serious consequences. This highly sophisticated form of fraud is…