Frauds

One controversial policy which was confirmed was the government’s plan to push through new requirements for voters in elections.

https://theferret.scot/voter-fraud-id-ffs/https://theferret.scot/voter-fraud-id-ffs/

A 52-year-old man has been ordered to carry out community service after he was convicted of a number of benefit fraud charges.

A former Rochdale lawyer has been given a 9-month suspended sentence for dishonestly claiming Disability Living Allowance for five years.

Deepfakes changing the fraud landscape

We first wrote about CEO impersonation fraud back in 2015. At around the same time, Peebles Media Group was a victim of such fraud. A member of their credit control team received emails purporting to be from the managing director and ultimately £193,250 was transferred to the fraudsters in a series of transactions.

http://www.mondaq.com/uk/x/880822/employee+rights+labour+relations/CEO+Impersonation+Fraud+Can+An+Employee+Be+Liable+For+Their+Negligent+Actions

The Pensions Regulator said it was working with the Financial Conduct Authority to prevent crime.

A Rugeley man has appeared in court today charged with eight counts of fraud totalling £280,000.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2020/01/03/rugeley-man-charged-with-280k-fraud/

Robert McKechnie, Open Banking expert at Equifax, explains how Open Banking can be used on the frontline in the mortgage fraud battle

https://www.mortgagefinancegazette.com/market-commentary/using-open-banking-tackle-mortgage-fraud-02-01-2020/

A campaign group has alleged that signatures have been forged by firms on court and other legal documents in order to speed up repossession of properties and to recover debts. Louise Power, partner, head of banking & finance litigation at Walker Morris, explains the situation

https://www.mortgagefinancegazette.com/features/execution-documents-alleged-forged-signatures-02-01-2020/

Simple mistakes that could leave you without cover

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/inews-lifestyle/cars/five-things-youre-doing-that-could-invalidate-your-car-insurance-1353300