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Back to profileOlder people being targeted in courier frauds, TSB warns
The most striking feature of the cases highlighted by TSB is not simply the financial loss involved, but the operational method.
World Cup ticket scams warning as fraudsters poised to exploit demand from fans
What is especially concerning is the increasing sophistication of these methods.
Pet scam warning from major bank after surge in reports
This trend reflects wider patterns in UK fraud, where high-volume, low-value online offences continue to grow.
Tech firms unite to fight organised crime group sim card scams
What makes this initiative particularly significant is its recognition that fraud is not confined to a single sector.
Some £17m lost to jobs fraud as younger jobseekers targeted, Monzo reveals
Criminals exploit urgency and aspiration simultaneously.
Bank of Ireland UK fined £3.7m after introducing anti-fraud tool a year late
More broadly, this case highlights a shift in regulatory posture.
Ombudsman seeing thousands of complaints related to job and investment scams
The growth in job fraud is equally concerning and reflects wider economic pressures.
Romance scammers ‘shifting tactics towards bogus investment schemes’
The most concerning trend is the blending of emotional grooming with investment schemes.
Over £95,000 stolen from bank’s customers by ‘side hustle’ scammers last autumn
Stay alert, stay sceptical, stay safe.
Driving test cheat attempts soar 47% in a year
Protecting the integrity of the driving licence is essential to keeping Britain’s roads safe.
‘No excuses’ for tech firms as new UK fraud reporting service launched
Ultimately, Report Fraud is a foundational reform, not a silver bullet.