Impersonation scams account for the bulk of losses that victims have been reporting during the coronavirus crisis, according to a bank’s analysis of its customer data.

https://www.essexlive.news/news/uk-world-news/bank-shares-scams-causing-customers-5096248

A Jersey entrepreneur has appeared in the Magistrates Court today (9 March) charged with conspiring to defraud a motor insurance company.

https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2021-03-09/jersey-entrepreneur-appears-in-magistrates-court-charged-with-fraud

New data from Onfido reveals a 2 times year-on-year increase in identity fraud attempts in February 2021 in tandem with the 5x year-on-year surge in Bitcoin's price.

https://www.pcr-online.biz/2021/03/09/identity-fraud-attempts-double-as-bitcoin-price-surges/

A mum-of-six who was gifted close to £3,000 by her local community to buy a specially designed helmet for her baby son has been jailed following a six year benefit fraud.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/east-lothian-mum-of-six-gifted-ps3k-by-community-to-buy-medical-helmet-for-baby-son-is-jailed-for-ps55k-benefits-fraud-3157331

A fraudster who groomed women on dating sites to scam thousands of pounds from them was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court last week on Friday 26 February. The sentencing follows reports made to Action Fraud and good work by Avon and Somerset Police.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/fraudster-jailed-for-duping-women-out-of-thousands-via-dating-sites

As fraudsters become ever-trickier, savers must be better informed about how to protect themselves and their money. Here are three high-profile cons and what people with pensions can learn from them

https://www.raconteur.net/legal/fraud/three-high-profile-pension-scams/

Conveyancing fraud was a major issue long before Covid-19 struck. The pandemic has, however, created new opportunities for scammers. This means that it is more important than ever to know how to protect your clients against conveyancing fraud. Here is a quick guide to help.

https://propertyindustryeye.com/agents-how-can-your-clients-protect-themselves-against-conveyancing-fraud/

Preparations for an “almost unprecedented” court case involving fraud charges linked to Northern Ireland’s biggest-ever property deal have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, a court has heard.

https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/national-news/19128939.almost-unprecedented-nama-case-delayed-pandemic/?ref=twtrec

A man accused of committing fraud offences by using other people’s bank card details to pay for accommodation at a Kendal hotel and to hire cars is to stand trial later this year.

https://cumbriacrack.com/2021/03/01/man-accused-of-committing-fraud-at-stonecross-manor/

Gas and electricity theft are happening all around you. Meter tampering is very dangerous and can lead to devastating consequences. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about this dangerous crime.

https://www.stayenergysafe.co.uk/stories/energy-theft-quiz/?utm_campaign=playbuzz&pb_traffic_source=twitter&utm_source=twitter