Frauds

DWP can do more to understand how fraud and error gets into the benefits system, and what can be done to tackle it.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, benefit overpayments have increased to new levels we haven’t seen before.

https://www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/article/eyes-on-the-prize-tackling-fraud-and-error-to-build-public-trust-in-our-benefit-system

Crime perpetrated by exploiting access to an employer's claims filing system.

A veterinary nurse has been sentenced to eight months in prison for fraudulently claiming over £13,000 in insurance payouts for her pets, exploiting her position at her workplace to carry out the scheme.

https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/legal-insights/veterinary-nurse-gets-prison-sentence-over-pet-insurance-fraud-503895.aspx

Reckless scammers on mopeds are deliberately crashing into other vehicles to make bogus insurance claims, law enforcement bodies have warned.

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) and City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) are investigating the “crash for cash” trend with the insurance industry and are giving advice to people to avoid moped scams.

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Putting their differences aside, Noel and Liam Gallagher have confirmed dates for Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin - with tickets going on general sale this weekend.

If you're an eager fan hoping to secure seats, it's important to watch out for dodgy deals and scammers before placing any orders.

A council flat tenant has admitted to unlawfully subletting his home by advertising the property for rent on Airbnb.

Property118 | Council tenant pleads guilty to subletting home on Airbnb - Property118

A man who submitted a series of fraudulent home insurance claims to RSA Insurance for the second time has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.

Home insurance fraudster jailed for 20 months | Insurance Business UK (insurancebusinessmag.com)

The Treasury and City watchdog have raised concerns over a fraud refund scheme from the UK payments regulator that firms have warned could do long-lasting damage to the industry, City A.M. understands.

Under new rules from the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), banks and fintechs would be forced to fully reimburse victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud up to a limit of £415,000 from 7 October. The cost would be split between the firms used to send and receive the payment.

Norton Motorcyles pensioners have finally received the £9.4m owed to them after disgraced former owner Stuart Garner was found guilty of misusing the funds.

Norton Motorcycles pensioners receive £9.4m after decade-long scandal | TheBusinessDesk.com

Property fraud is on the rise: the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department reported last year property claims represented the second-highest incidence of opportunistic fraud, accounting for 29% of fraudulent claims reported in the UK.

While this includes household claims, the commercial property sector is also significantly at risk from the increased rate of commission.

What are some of the factors contributing to this changing fraud landscape and how can insurers mitigate the threats posed by fraudsters?

Criminals are making plans to exploit incoming fraud refund rules from the UK payments regulator, City A.M. has learnt, as banks and fintechs warn of harm to consumers if the measures come into force unaltered.

Analysts have voiced concerns that a combination of unprepared firms, less cautious consumers and new ways of claiming money could encourage organised criminal groups to target the UK.