MILLIONS of Brits are thought to have been targeted in a new scam call asking you to add a number on WhatsApp. One of the ...

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) received more than 3,600 complaints about these automated calls in September.

Purchase scams are on the rise, as new data reveals they are the fastest-growing scam in the UK - here are the top 10 scams ...

Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers ...

The UK Finance Annual Fraud Report reveals that criminals stole £1.28bn through payment fraud in 2025, a 4% increase on the previous year. Authorised push payment (APP) fraud losses rose even more ...

The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

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Messaging scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated as criminals use AI to imitate trusted people, familiar brands, and everyday conversations. New research from Kaspersky suggests these schemes ...

ABI data shows detected cases dipped in 2025 but the value of each fraud rose, as one Nottinghamshire man's "stolen" Lego ...

Report Fraud says losses from hacked email and social media accounts reached £6.3M in 2025-26, up 417%, as criminals target ...

UK consumers have been on the receiving end of a huge influx of online fraud, losing over £11bn ($13.8bn) in the past 12 months, according to Cifas. The fraud prevention non-profit surveyed 2000 Brits ...

A network of at least four organizations running illegal scam centers in Southeast Asia has been sanctioned by the UK and US government. The sanctions will freeze these businesses and properties some ...