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  • Romance fraudsters seek cryptocurrency investors in emerging new trend

    In what appears to be a new type of romance fraud, singletons looking for love online are seemingly being This scam seems to be an emerging type of romance fraud, whereby a person is tricked into entering a For further reading, the BBC ran an article back in February on the increase of romance fraud. Check it out here: Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown - BBC News Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Monthly scam round-up: November 2024

    the most prevalent scams or those that have been identified by law enforcement agencies like Action Fraud month, and displays those we feel you ought to know about based on what we have discovered via Action Fraud , the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre . But actually, reporting them to Action Fraud allows them to gather intelligence and then announce scam the DWP Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online

  • On your marks: be careful of ‘too good to be true’ deals

    However, our advice - as always - is to be cautious of ticket fraud! Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, have released new data that reveals that in 2023, more than 8,700 people reported they had been a victim of ticket fraud, with a total of In Scotland, victims of fraud and cybercrime should report to Police Scotland on 101. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Sun Traps: Don't let this year's scams ruin next year's holiday!

    Here’s what you need to know about holiday fraud and how to avoid it... Credit cards offer fraud protection, making it easier to dispute unauthorised charges. If you think you’ve been a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud For further reading on holiday fraud, check out our other blogs . Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Want to follow England at EURO 2024? Be careful of ‘too good to be true’ deals

    However, our advice - as always - is to be cautious of ticket fraud! Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, have released new data that reveals that in 2023, more than 8,700 people reported they had been a victim of ticket fraud, with a total of In Scotland, victims of fraud and cybercrime should report to Police Scotland on 101. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Ghost Brokers: who ya gonna call?

    Ghost broking, a type of insurance fraud where fake or unlicensed brokers sell invalid insurance policies Ghost broking is a form of insurance fraud in which unauthorised or counterfeit brokers deceive unaware In the UK, for instance, the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB)  and Action Fraud  accept reports on ghost investigating ghost broking cases, working alongside the police to reduce cases of fraud. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Derbyshire Constabulary's campaign against scams targets Black Friday shoppers

    inboxes full of emails offering discounts in the lead up to Black Friday, Derbyshire Constabulary’s fraud-fighting In their anti-fraud campaign #SockItToTheScammers, Derbyshire Constabulary have used a colourful sock puppet called Claude (rhymes with fraud, get it?) The constabulary’s Fraud Protect Officer Tammy Barnes explains: “By taking a moment to ‘Stop’ before Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Children used as ‘Money Mules’ by criminals in social media scam

    number of cases of any council area in the country, and West Midlands Police saw nearly 3,000 cases of fraudulent indicating 'money mule behaviour' - last year between January and September, according to stats from UK fraud "We have recently relaunched our free Fraud and Cyber Awareness mobile app to provide additional protection "People can also visit our Fraud and Security Centre for advice and information." Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Is your business a tasty target for cyber criminals this Easter?

    Who to contact for support Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England They provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet You can talk to their fraud and cybercrime specialists by calling 0300 123 2040. Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Protecting your business from online crime during the festive season

    handling holiday orders, customer inquiries, and festive promotions, the potential for online crime and fraud Common types of online scams and fraud 1. Fake Invoices and Payment Fraud Scammers send fake invoices that look genuine, often requesting immediate Monitor Transactions Closely Fraud Detection Tools:  Use AI-based tools to identify unusual patterns Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online .

  • Calls for Government action on malicious banking domains

    analysed phishing blocklists to uncover websites reported in 2023 that fraudulently employed various has been a prime target for impersonation, exemplified by an incident in May 2023 when their head of fraud and report scam sites, urging domain registrars to assume greater responsibility in combating online fraud With an election looming, she called for the next government to prioritise anti-fraud measures, including Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

  • Two arrests made in connection with homemade mobile antenna used to send smishing text messages to the public

    Huayong Xu, 32, of Alton Road, Croydon was charged on May 23 with possession of articles for use in fraud It is vital we work with partners to help prevent the public from falling victim to fraud. If you think you have received a fraudulent text message, report it by forwarding it to 7726.” financial information as a result of a phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud Reporting Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online.

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