An film extra actor was caught out by secret filming after telling the Department of Work and Pensions he was suffering a severe level of disability. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/actor-who-netted-over-5000-23518961
Fraud is the most common crime committed against businesses
There are many forms of fraud – here are just four and how you can defend your business against them… https://morningbusinesschat.com/fighting-fraud-in-your-business
Fraud ‘is now national security threat’
Fraud is the crime UK citizens are most likely to fall victim to, with members of the public being targeted by credit card, identity and cyber-fraud and the private sector takes the largest financial losses… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55769991
Excellent article by our colleague and fellow ABI Governing Council member Dick SMITH QPM
Here he provides us with a personal view of why reports of major fraud go largely rejected by the authorities. https://www.theabi.org.uk/news/too-many-cooks-.-.-and-none-of-them-actually-cooking
Fraudsters are targeting elderly and vulnerable people with a vaccine scam.
If you receive an email, text message or phone call purporting to be from the NHS and you are asked to provide financial details, or pay for the vaccine, this is a scam. The vaccine is free of charge and at no point will people be asked to pay. If you believe you are the […]
Public urged to be vigilant – Fraudsters target the elderly and vulnerable with fake Covid-19 vaccine scam.
Fraudsters are targeting elderly and vulnerable people and asking for bank details or cash payments for access to vaccines that are fake or non-existent. The National Economic Crime Centre is working with partners to urge people to remain vigilant. In the UK, coronavirus vaccines will only be available via the NHS, people will be contacted directly […]
Fake NHS Covid-19 vaccination messages target the vulnerable public
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of fraudulent text messages being sent to the public – the message ends with a link to a bogus website requesting personal details, including name, address and bank details. https://www.tradingstandards.uk/news-policy/news-room/2021/fake-nhs-covid-19-vaccination-messages-target-vulnerable-public
Accountant jailed after stealing £188K
St Albans Crown Court heard that the accountant from Hemel Hempstead, had used the money to fund an extravagant ‘City Boy’ lifestyle… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-54896733
Beat the Scammers!
Fraud – Britains most common crime – says City of London Police…https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/beatthescammers/article-8711127/Fraud-Britains-common-crime-says-City-London-Police.html
Sim-Swap Fraud
How can you protect yourself from sim-swap fraud which is on the rise… https://www.theabi.org.uk/news/sim-swap-fraud-is-on-the-rise.-how-can-you-stop-it-happening-to-you