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New figures reveal victims lost over £63m to investment fraud scams on social media
Figures show criminals continue to use popular social media apps to advertise investment scams and contact potential victims.
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Police make multiple arrests in UK-wide crackdown on scam texts
Police have made eight arrests following a series of early morning operations targeting individuals suspected of sending out “smishing” texts.
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Jewellers urged to play their part in preventing courier fraud scams
Jewellers urged to play their part in preventing courier fraud scams
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Man jailed for 12 months after setting up company under new identity whilst disqualified
A man has been sentenced for acting as a company director whilst disqualified.
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Investment fraudsters found guilty of £2m scam after eight-year-long investigation
Two men have been convicted of fraudulent trading following a trial.
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Fraudsters appear in court after cloning MP’s bank card to buy luxury clothes
Two men have appeared in court after they cloned a bank card belonging to Nadine Dorries MP.
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ONE YEAR SINCE LOCKDOWN: Fighting fraud during the pandemic
The City of London Police has arrested 156 criminals believed to have been committing fraud during the national restrictions imposed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Action Fraud has received 6,073 reports of coronavirus related fraud and cyber crime since 01 March 2020, resulting in losses of £34.5m.
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First time victims of fraud go on to lose £373 million to repeat frauds – with victims of ...
Data from the NFIB has revealed that over £373million was lost by repeat victims of fraud in the financial year 2019/20.
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City of London Police teach all key stage two children across the UK about fraud and cyber ...
City of London Police teach all key stage two children across the UK about fraud and cyber crime
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WARNING: Scam calls selling fake policies on white goods as lockdown continues
National policing lead for fraud warn of scam calls selling fake policies on white goods
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