The scam involves promoting a woman whose husband has died who is giving away his grand piano for free.

The UK Finance Annual Fraud Report reveals that criminals stole £1.28bn through payment fraud in 2025, a 4% increase on the previous year. Authorised push payment (APP) fraud losses rose even more ...

Banks are already warning of fake "Microsoft support" calls. For UK brokers, the more important question is whether a ...

UK investment scams surged 40% to £221.5 million in 2025. Wirex CEO explains why banks struggle to stop social media fraud.

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Messaging scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated as criminals use AI to imitate trusted people, familiar brands, and everyday conversations. New research from Kaspersky suggests these schemes ...

The scammers often pose as law enforcement officials or members of animal hospitals.

Financial fraud has become one of the UK’s most damaging, persistent, and underestimated national threats. The appointment of the UK’s first Fraud Minister marks a decisive moment—one that could, if ...

Kashim Chowdhury, from east London, was found guilty of nine counts of fraud after a jury at Southwark Crown Court ...

UK consumers have been on the receiving end of a huge influx of online fraud, losing over £11bn ($13.8bn) in the past 12 months, according to Cifas. The fraud prevention non-profit surveyed 2000 Brits ...

A network of at least four organizations running illegal scam centers in Southeast Asia has been sanctioned by the UK and US government. The sanctions will freeze these businesses and properties some ...