Scams

Asset recovery has long been a global problem for law enforcement.

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Experts have warned that this switch puts thousands of older people at risk

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Of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year

Over one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

Fraud Minister Lord Hanson has advice for how to avoid rental fraud, as causes of the scam are on the rise.

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A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of ‘festive fraudsters’

Amazon has issued an urgent scam warning to customers

Amazon issue scam warning to customers after surge in incidents

Lloyds Bank is warning football fans to be wary of ticket scams ahead of the new season

Football fans warned as ticket scams soar

These are some of the scams holidaymakers need to look out for when travelling abroad.

Summer holiday scams to look out for

Taylor Swift is set to visit the UK next summer. Photo: Getty

Taylor Swift The Eras Tour UK: Top 5 tips to avoid reseller site scams

Social media users have been advised on how to avoid scams on platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Most financial scams come through Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Currys customers are being warned over an email scam

Currys shoppers issued urgent warning after being sent email scam

Why are there so many Instagram bots?

An emergency alert will be sent across UK on 23 April. Picture: Cabinet Office

Breaking Scam warning issued ahead of UK Emergency Alert test

The most common Paypal scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

Sickening video shows young cowboy builders filming themselves ‘bodging’ a job while mocking their elderly customer.

Rogue builders film themselves ‘bodging’ job and mocking customer
In the self-captured footage, the three builders brag about ‘bodging’ the job while mocking an elderly customer calling him “really old” while charging thousands
Dennis Morton

NatWest customers are being warned of an e-mail phishing scam that could empty your bank account

NatWest customers warned of ‘dodgy’ email scam

Holidaymakers are being warned to watch out for passport scams

Scams warning as fraudsters exploit Passport Office strikes

Action Fraud has issued a warning after receiving multiple reports of attempted WhatsApp account takeover scams.

WhatsApp users warned over surge in account takeover scams

There are various Facebook scams that people should be aware of.

Latest Facebook scams to be aware of

Women stuffing seagull into bag ‘lacks context’

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued advice on how to spot a scam

7 scams to look out for ahead of new financial year - what to do

Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart has urged the local farming community to be vigilant.

Scams warning as farmers increasingly targeted

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

DVLA issues identity theft warning to drivers on social media

Over 40 million people living in the UK were targeted by scammers in the first half of 2022, with this number expected to have risen further as the cost of living crisis deepens.

Six scams to be aware of at the moment - including the ‘hi mum’ text

PayPal has issued advice on how to avoid being scammed online

PayPal issues email scam warning to customers
PayPal has issued advice to help customers avoid being targeted by online scammers.
Chelsie Sewell

The banks with the best online and app security have been revealed as research has found some bank chains miss basic protections

The banks with the best & worst online security revealed

Lloyds Bank has issued a warning as ‘romance scam’ is on the rise

Lloyds Bank issues ‘romance scam’ warning ahead of Valentine’s Day

How to tell if someone has blocked you on Snapchat

Major travel scams and how to avoid in 2023 including pickpockets, fake COVID tests, and unlicensed taxi firms

Major travel scams and how to avoid in 2023

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas

The biggest scams you need to look out for right now

Causeway Coast and Glens Policing and Community Safety Partnership Chairman, Alderman William King and Sergeant Terry McKenna, show their support for the ScamwiseNI campaign. Picture: Kevin McAuley/Multimedia

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