Elderly widow loses over £60,000 in sophisticated investment scam
Anne Morley, 79, needed funds after costly roof repairs left her in debt but ultimately fell victim to an evil investment scam instead. She spotted an online advert offering high…
Millions of UK consumers at risk as fraud cases soar by over 33%
Fraud report data from the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) reveal a sharp rise in fraud cases. Between 2023 and 2024, incidents jumped from three to four million,…
Business owner loses over £400k in cruel investment scam
In 2017, a 45-year-old fraudster named Kieran Pascal convinced a successful businesswoman to hand over more than £400,000 in a cruel investment scam. He introduced himself as a skilled computer…
Investment fraudsters steal over £70,000 from former solicitor
Investment fraud has become a serious issue in the UK, leaving countless people financially and emotionally devastated. Every two minutes, someone falls victim to a bank transfer scam, many of which…
Pension fraudsters target 7.3 million UK adults in alarming surge
Pension scams are on the rise, with around one in seven UK adults—approximately 7.3 million people—targeted in the past 12 months alone. According to the LV= Wealth and Wellbeing Research…
Bank of Ireland records 76% surge in investment fraud cases
The Bank of Ireland has issued a stark warning following a significant rise in investment fraud during the first half of 2024. Data from the bank shows that investment fraud…
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….
Father of two loses £65k in sophisticated investment scam
Colin Palazzo, a 60-year-old dad-of-two from Nottingham, faced a devastating financial loss after falling victim to a sophisticated investment scam. Colin, a sales director at an office supplies company, saw…
Investment scams top £2.6bn over the last three years
Recent findings by the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) reveal a troubling trend. Nearly 100,000 individuals have been trapped by investment scams, parting with a staggering £2.6 billion since 2020. These scams have…
Unveiling the billion dollar HyperVerse investment scam
In the digital age, the quest for quick financial gains often leads unsuspecting individuals into the clutches of investment fraud. The axiom “if it seems too good to be true,…
Fraud kingpin steals over £12 million in boiler room scam
A UK judge recently sentenced three individuals for their roles in a sophisticated boiler room scam. A scheme that stole more than £12 million from 350 unsuspecting investors. Deceived by…
£1.4bn in Bitcoin seized following takeaway worker’s mansion bid
Police have seized Bitcoin valued at over £1.4 billion following an investigation. After a former Chinese takeaway worker attempted to purchase a £23.5m mansion in Hampstead. Investment scams frequently involve…
Fraud gang steals over £1 million in sophisticated Ponzi scam
A Ponzi scheme orchestrated by a gang of fraudsters using aliases from popular TV shows has highlighted the urgent need for increased fraud awareness. This case, involving a staggering £1…
Unravelling the £75 million social media scam epidemic
The alarming rise of financial scams on social media platforms has become a major concern over the last few years. A staggering £75 million was lost by consumers to such…
Understanding the landscape of investment fraud in the UK
Investment fraud in the UK has become a significant concern. With a complex and evolving landscape that requires both awareness and proactive measures for protection. In 2022, the UK courts…