Everyone has had a scam call, received a sketchy email or been sent a suspicious message online. Having someone try to defraud you is now so normal, it’s one of the most universal human experiences ...

Yet in the years since its last review, risks from crypto-enabled illicit finance, industrial-scale fraud, fintechs and ...

In its latest report, defence and security think tank RUSI said the scam often known as authorised push payments (APP) – which involves victims being tricked into making payments – has “far-reaching ...

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 PSR’s July 2026 evaluation found UK scam reimbursement cut APP fraud losses by £73m a year, with 97% of in-scope claims ...

Range of potential measures announced by Ofcom include reducing risk of accounts being hijacked for scams ...

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 ...

As the winter season kicks in, scammers are not missing the chance to target senior British residents with bogus "winter heating allowance" and "cost of living support" scam texts. The scam campaign ...

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 ...

According to the Q4 2024 Global Call Threat Report, UK residents received an average of four spam calls per month, with the share of unknown spam calls rising from 28% to 32%. This tally has ...

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 ...