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
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 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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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