Research, Survey and Statistics

The latest research from Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, has revealed that 2019 saw the highest ever number of cases of fraudulent conduct recorded to the National Fraud Database.

Aviva has released its latest fraud report investigating fraud and scams relating to insurance, investments, pensions, and savings amid the COVID-19 crisis.

The Fraud Barometer data recorded cases of embezzlement,fraudulent trading, tax, loan and mortgage, benefit fraud and account takeover topped the list

https://home.kpmg/uk/en/home/insights/2020/07/fraud-barometer-data-trends.html

COVID-19 measures led to the closure of many court operations and diversions of cases therefore impacting the volume of cases heard by the Courts.

https://home.kpmg/uk/en/home/insights/2020/07/the-calm-before-the-storm.html

The North West region saw a marked decrease in the volume and value of fraud cases coming to court during the first half of 2020, as measures introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of many court operations and diversion of cases.

Aviva Fraud Report reveals 1 in 5 (22%) have received emails, texts, phone calls and other communications that mentioned coronavirus and which they suspected to be a financial scam – which equates to around 11.7 million people in the UK.

https://www.aviva.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/07/almost-half-of-people-dont-report-coronavirus-scams/#.XxlkOdiXA_c.twitter

Identity fraud and deepfakes pose a significant threat

Only 1 in 10 small businesses report recovering more than 50% of losses due to fraud

THE number of frauds recorded in Scotland rocketed last month as other kinds of offences declined during the coronavirus lockdown.

Covid-19 has caused upheaval to all our lives. With the economic impact still uncertain but likely very significant, it’s clear we’ll be living with the consequences of the outbreak for a substantial period of time.