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Commentary submitted by Dr Rasha Kassem in their own words.
Back to profileRomance scam reports have jumped with a surge in Gen Z victims – Lloyds figures
The central message should be clear: preventing romance fraud and supporting those affected by it cannot be left to victims alone.
Investment fraud victims ‘losing more than £25,000 on average’
Investment fraud is not a new crime; it has existed in different forms for generations. What changes is the method of delivery.
Fraud having lasting impact on mental health of victims, Which? warns
Fraud can be a deeply distressing and, in some cases, traumatic experience.
Watchdog set up Downing Street listing on Booking.com to expose security gaps
Fraud should no longer be regarded simply as a financial problem; it is increasingly a serious reputational risk for the entire sector.
Students urged not to fall for rental fraudsters
We need to move beyond simply telling people not to ‘fall for fraud’.
Which? warns about ‘dangerous’ scam involving card payments
In my view, current safeguards do not go far enough.
Communication cards help banking customers access services or report scams
The wider adoption of the cards is therefore particularly encouraging.
Tech firms must ‘stamp out’ scam adverts or face fines, under Ofcom proposals
The proposed measures represent a significant shift in regulatory expectations, placing direct legal responsibility on social media platforms and search engines to prevent fraudulent advertising rather than simply reacting to it.
Holiday scam warning after bank records jump in total customer losses
While fraudsters continually adapt their tactics, travellers can significantly reduce their risk by taking a few simple precautions.
APP fraud losses have fallen by an estimated £73m per year, says report
The reported £73 million figure should be understood as an estimated annual consumer net benefit rather than a direct reduction in fraud losses.
Warning over ‘Hi Dad’ impersonation scams ahead of Father’s Day
It is important to recognise that so-called “Hi Dad” scams are not a new type of fraud.
£576.4m lost to authorised push payment scams in 2025 as AI manipulates victims
It is important to avoid attributing the problem solely to AI.