Private Sector

Farmers face a heightened threat of fraudulent scams and other criminal activity during the coronavirus pandemic, say industry leaders.

https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/coronavirus-farmers-warned-to-remain-vigilant-to-fraud

A man who sold illegal devices that bypassed paid-for TV content – costing legitimate service providers more than £2 million – has been jailed.

The current crisis, with furloughed teams, remote working and management preoccupied with protecting the business, presents the perfect conditions for fraudsters.

https://www.ftadviser.com/investments/2020/05/28/fight-fraud-by-staying-alert/

The AIM-listed company formerly known as Quindell is no longer a suspect in the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) investigation of what happened before the sale of its legal arm to Slater & Gordon, the prosecutor has confirmed.

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/company-no-longer-a-suspect-in-sfo-quindell-probe

Most UK retailers are expecting a surge in online fraud due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, with many customers having already experienced account takeover (ATO) attacks, according to Riskified.

https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/online-retailers-brace-for-covid19/#.Xswz7X2srP4.twitter

Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou accused the airline of “voting fraud” today after his attempt to oust key management figures was defeated.

https://www.cityam.com/stelios-accuses-easyjet-of-voting-fraud-after-failing-to-oust-management/

Businesses need stringent measures to protect themselves from fraud, with the Covid-19 pandemic providing a “fertile breeding ground” for such crimes, according to a report out today.

https://www.scotsman.com/business/firms-urged-act-prevent-fraud-cases-expected-spike-during-lockdown-2857291

Ryanair staff have wrongly told customers chargeback is 'fraudulent activity' and could result in being blacklisted by the airline

https://www.yourmoney.com/household-bills/ryanair-in-chargeback-confusion/

Businesses need stringent measures to protect themselves from fraud, with the Covid-19 pandemic providing a “fertile breeding ground” for such crimes, according to a report out today.

https://www.scotsman.com/business/firms-urged-act-prevent-fraud-cases-expected-spike-during-lockdown-2857291

A West Sussex woman, already serving a three-year prison sentence for fraud, has also been ordered to repay £67,000 in compensation following a police investigation.

https://www.spiritfm.net/news/sussex-news/3102910/west-sussex-woman-ordered-to-repay-67000-to-business-she-defrauded/#.XsAE_rNF-1E.twitter