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More than 9,000 instances of insurance fraud uncovered during the year
https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/claims/aviva-avoids-120-million-in-fraudulent-claims-in-2022-467886.aspx
A building contractor who defrauded unsuspecting customers out of almost £180,000 by taking deposits – in some instances for up to 50 per cent - but never completing the work has been jailed.
Two women conned by fraudsters – one lost $250,000 – have launched a support website and are trying to get the police to take more action
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/nov/26/this-is-what-survivors-look-like-the-romance-victims-who-want-to-help-others
Labour has launched an investigation and "paused" the search for a parliamentary candidate in Croydon amid allegations of voter fraud.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/labour-launches-investigation-amid-voter-121853929.html/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAESPSukm6Aa8BOpncPTaHVPBDwI8LvPQa0zKNiHTETMnKyH3SOhiIzSWWgO9aFnzXdBflMQ3YqlB89g9gPohryHuXs6T40PK9X7PLCZBR076mR5wgDc3FlHGZsUU_0m1Mzd6krFAslFNRbXugCoIpFXUmJWPgpoj6GDV_9OIdtFz
Criminals are pretending to be police officers in attempt to defraud people and scam them into handing over or transferring money, or sharing PIN information.
West Mercia Police says it has seen a recent increase in the number of reports of fraudsters across its three counties - including Shropshire - claiming to be from various police services around the country.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2023/11/17/warning-as-police-see-rise-in-fraudsters-pretending-to-be-officers/
Conmen are using artificial intelligence (AI) to dupe people into sending them money online, fraud victims have told MPs.
On Wednesday, the Home Affairs Committee heard claims that social media companies are not doing enough to tackle fraudsters utilising the latest AI technology.
Privacy campaigners have warned that the UK government is slipping through new laws with “minimal debate” as it looks to crack down on benefit fraud by accessing people’s bank data more regularly.
The government will soon be able to check the bank accounts of those claiming out-of-work benefits every month, under new plans to torch out rising numbers of fraudulent claimants.
Identity fraud has risen 22% already this year, when compared with 2022, and is expected to peak over the Christmas period.
Criminals are expected to target victims over the festive period, and last November the rate for credit card fraud was 43% higher than the normal monthly figures, according to data from Experian.
Credit card fraud is on the rise, with Experian (OTC:EXPGF) documenting a 22% increase in detected fraudulent applications from January through September of this year compared to the same period last year. Eduardo Castro from Experian highlighted the significant financial and emotional impact of identity theft, especially "third party" incidents, and emphasized the importance of consumer alertness ahead of an expected spike in fraud this Christmas season.
https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/experian-reports-22-rise-in-credit-card-fraud-detections-93CH-3243824
Samuel Bryant and Gary Taylor were both been put behind bars for their part in the fraud which sapped roughly £200,000 from victims. They were sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court yesterday.
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/two-men-jailed-portsmouth-sophisticated-105803337.html/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALnLlLItj9mdH_ERkIHfh6uiQexBByGL60WW3EZYapToeW3E_fLBYXWt5Jsp7AzzcAOdYfQWAHCAsc_fb3hSc-h38Fsvcusxd3rVxFLh0yygnDfDCiKlLU0VhuFlDCO8Oz1sgqzZdXWYqlV2D9Blz4NmWnYajrcKAghlyFdbThAP
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