Frauds

(Monday 18 February 2019), a woman has been sentenced after she applied for multiple insurance policies but failed to disclose details of a previous conviction, in which she fraudulently claimed more than £44,000 in benefits.

http://news.cityoflondon.police.uk/r/1200/previous_benefits_cheat_sentenced_for_not_disclos

(Thursday 21/02/2019), a man was sentenced for making a fake claim for a Rolex watch, a year after he was convicted for his part in helping launder £1.2m from fraud victims.

People are told they need to withdraw cash as part of a police probe into counterfeit money

One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has appeared in court after being extradited from Switzerland.

Action Fraud has received reports of fraudsters claiming to be landlords of rented properties available online.

An ex-Big Brother contestant has been ordered to pay back more than £12,000 she fraudulently claimed in benefits.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-47298472

Food fraud fine ‘not fit for purpose’: BEIC

40 artificial intelligence and data analytics projects announced to boost productivity and improve customer service.

New research finds many parents have insured their child’s car in their own name – known as ‘fronting’ – to save money

Financial analysts Experian have released their annual “Global Identity & Fraud Report”. As well as highlighting concerns, the report indicates that consumers are willing to share more data with companies if this means enhanced security.

http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/new-report-into-the-extent-of-identity-fraud/article/543395#.XGnaKAOq2KE.twitter