The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

Purchase scams are on the rise, as new data reveals they are the fastest-growing scam in the UK - here are the top 10 scams ...

Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers ...

The UK Finance Annual Fraud Report reveals that criminals stole £1.28bn through payment fraud in 2025, a 4% increase on the previous year. Authorised push payment (APP) fraud losses rose even more ...

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UK consumers have been on the receiving end of a huge influx of online fraud, losing over £11bn ($13.8bn) in the past 12 months, according to Cifas. The fraud prevention non-profit surveyed 2000 Brits ...

The total reported amount stolen via email and social media account hacking reached £6.3m in the 2025-26 financial year, ...

ABI data shows detected cases dipped in 2025 but the value of each fraud rose, as one Nottinghamshire man's "stolen" Lego ...

The UK and Cambodia will work together to tackle networks of illegal scam centres, locations where sophisticated fraud ...

UK consumers received GBP 3.5 billion through friendly fraud in 12 months, with 6.5 million claimants and repeat behaviour a ...

It’s estimated that Xinbi processed more than $19.9 billion in illicit flows between 2021 and 2025 and that the platform is deeply interconnected with a range of other illicit services. The UK ...

Financial fraud has become one of the UK’s most damaging, persistent, and underestimated national threats. The appointment of the UK’s first Fraud Minister marks a decisive moment—one that could, if ...