NFIB (National fraud intelligence bureau) 

With Christmas almost here again, more and more of us are going online to find those special presents, do the big food shop, book that last minute break, keep in touch and send greetings. The internet has brought us more convenience, choice and the time to plan, relax and enjoy.

Download alert

Fraudsters have set up a high specification website template advertising various electrical goods and domestic appliances. These goods are listed below market value and do not exist. The fraudsters will request your card details via the website, however the purchaser will then receive an email stating the payment failed and they must pay via bank transfer.

Download alert

European Distribution Fraud happens when a European manufacturer or supplier is contacted by a fraudster claiming to be a well-known UK company. The fraudster places a large order of goods. These goods are sent to the UK where they are picked up by criminals and never paid for.

Download alert

The NFIB has received intelligence that suspects are purporting to be bailiffs and requesting payment for unpaid advertising or marketing costs which do not exist.

Download alert

The NFIB has been made aware of a phishing attack on a financial institution whereby an email containing a JAR file attachment has been sent in order to socially engineer bank staff into unpacking the compressed file.

Download alert

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has seen an increase in the volume of CEO Fraud reports in recent months. This has resulted in substantial financial losses for several businesses that have fallen victim to this type of fraud.

Download alert