Frauds

Back in 2002, the fraud losses related to eCommerce fraud on UK-issued debt and credit cards amounted to 28 million pounds. Decades later, that number continues to skyrocket, with the annual losses hitting 376.5 million pounds as of 2020.

https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/23292/how-to-reduce-online-payment-fraud-without-adding-too-much-friction

The trade is being urged to be on its guard as firms report increasing levels of fraudulent enquiries during the peak sales period.

https://www.travolution.com/news/travel-sectors/travel-agents/agents-urged-to-cooperate-with-anti-fraud-group-amid-epidemic-of-attacks/

One of the country’s oldest fugitives - who went on the run to Berlin before she was sentenced for a £600,000 care package fraud - is believed to have died.

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-01-19/600k-benefit-fraudster-dies-while-on-the-run-in-germany

Two men have been found guilty of murdering a 71-year-old businesswoman in £4.6 million scam to plunder her life savings.

https://www.centralfifetimes.com/news/national/23263035.men-guilty-murdering-businesswoman-4-6m-property-fraud/

A new report shows minors are the best targets for 'synthetic identity fraud'—and their credit could be corrupted before they reach adulthood.

https://uk.pcmag.com/security/144933/check-your-kids-credit-frankenstein-fraud-is-on-the-rise

Police officers investigating a courier fraud scam which saw a woman in Shrewsbury defrauded out of £6,000 have arrested three men in connection with the incident.

https://www.shropshirelive.com/news/2023/01/13/three-arrested-after-courier-fraud-scammers-target-elderly-shrewsbury-resident/

Romance fraud occurs when you think you’ve met the perfect partner online, but they are using a fake profile to form a relationship with you.

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/keeping-safe/fraud/romance-fraud

A south-London church leader says he only has a £400-a-month allowance despite having access to thousands in assets.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/01/13/preacher-convicted-of-bogus-covid-cure-fraud-claims-he-cant-afford-fine/

Nottinghamshire Police is issuing an urgent warning about the continuing problem of courier fraud, where fraudsters hoodwink victims by pretending to be from the police before sending someone to collect cash or high-value items.

https://westbridgfordwire.com/urgent-warning-after-several-cases-of-courier-fraud-in-nottinghamshire/

The balance owed to the Government due to benefit fraud, erroneous overpayments and other debt is likely to grow before it falls, MPs have been told.

https://uk.style.yahoo.com/debt-balance-owed-due-benefits-142515616.html