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I lost £13k to a scam builder – this is what I wish I'd done differently when finding a tradesperson for my side extension

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‘I am calling from the police’: UK pensioners lose thousands in fake officer scam, authorities issue urgent warning

Elderly Britons are losing thousands to sophisticated scams where criminals pose as police and bank investigators. Victims are manipulated into revealing sensitive financial details or handing over bank cards to "couriers." Authorities urge extreme caution with unexpected calls involving money, emphasizing that genuine officials never request such information.

The Times of India

Successive UK governments keep failing on fraud – and the problem is only getting worse

Fraud is now the most common offence in the UK accounting for more than 40% of reported crime. In the year to July 2025, around 4.2 million people reported being defrauded in England and Wales.

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‘The police weren’t interested’: what’s driving the rise in private prosecutions?

The long read: As the police and courts continue to struggle with the legacy of austerity, many people are seeking alternative routes to justice – but it could be making matters worse

The Guardian - UK

Millions stung by scams with online shopping the top trap – Citizens Advice

The charity has urged consumers to be cautious when taking advantage of shopping deals ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.

The Independent UK

Beware the QR code: How a new scam is costing consumers £10,000 per day

A new type of scam cost consumers more than £3.5m last year - make sure you know how to identify it

The Independent UK

‘I paid £500 after finding my dream dog for sale online. There was one problem – it didn’t exist’

New data shows Brits have lost £7.2m to pet fraud since 2019

The Independent UK

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Lewis Capaldi re-sale outrage as touts offer London O2 tickets for 14 times face value after tour sells out

The Survive singer previously said that the number of fans that signed up for the tour’s pre-sale was four times as many as he’s ever seen

Evening Standard

How to spot a get-rich-quick scam on social media

Be wary of promises of easy money with low risk, high returns and minimal effort.

The Independent UK

Police issue warning over ‘blasters’ used to send scam texts to nearby phones

SMS Blaster is latest device being used by criminals to commit fraud, according to force

The Independent UK

Urgent warning issued for anyone buying last-minute Glastonbury Festival and Oasis tour tickets

The Government has issued a warning as part of its wider crackdown on scammers

The Independent UK

Music fans urged to be wary of last-minute Glastonbury and Oasis ‘offers’

Some £1.6 million was reported lost to ticket fraud last year, according to figures from Action Fraud.

The Independent UK

Major warning issued over car park QR code scams amid rise in ‘quishing’

Scammers are using QR codes to trick individuals into visiting fraudulent websites or downloading malware

The Independent UK

4 mental effects of fraud – and how to heal after being scammed

Being scammed can significantly impact mental health, leading to feelings of anxiety, shame and a loss of trust.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Fraud victims let down by outdated 1960s policing structure, report finds

The Police Foundation has called for the way law enforcement deals with fraud to be overhauled by 2030.

The Independent UK

WhatsApp scam known as ‘hi mum’ evolving at ‘breakneck speed’, expert warns

Santander UK’s fraud expert said that AI voice impersonation technology was making these scams even more realistic

The Independent UK

Major warning issued after surge in social media and email account hacks – how to protect yourself

There were more than 35,000 reports of social media and email hacking in 2024

The Independent UK

Warning issued about social media and email account hacking after reports jump

Action Fraud has launched a campaign, supported by Meta, to encourage people to enable two-step verification.

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Evening Standard

Fraud warning after £1m lost in cryptocurrency scams

Personal details from a data leak were used to generate ‘fake Action Fraud reports’, Kent Police said.

Evening Standard

Online shopping fraud losses up 20% to £56 million

Consumers reported 68,000 cases of online shopping fraud in the 2023-24 financial year.

Evening Standard

Police warning as hundreds of holidaymakers fall victim to booking.com scam

More than 500 people have fallen victim to a booking.com hotel scam

TechRadar

Beware of Black Friday frenzy – UK issues an "urgent alert" as shopping scams surge

Brits lost over £11.5 million in online shopping scams in 2023. Here's all you need to know to avoid shopping scams this Black Friday.

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers scammed as ‘stargazing domes’ turn out to just be muddy field

‘I was devastated, I burst out crying’ said one traveller tricked by £99 a night pods

PC Gamer

'SilkSpecter' hacking operation uses sophisticated ring of 4,700 spoofed storefronts to dupe shoppers looking for Black Friday deals—here's how to avoid getting scammed

Avoid getting 100% off your bank balance.

The Guardian - UK

Black Friday turning into Black Fraud Day, says UK cybersecurity chief

Criminals using AI to trick shoppers as data shows more than £11.5m lost to fraud during festive period last year

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