UK investment scams surged 40% to £221.5 million in 2025. Wirex CEO explains why banks struggle to stop social media fraud.

The scammers often pose as law enforcement officials or members of animal hospitals.

Kerry Nelson and Jacqueline Stephens plead guilty at Portsmouth Crown Court to defrauding four clients of £2m; sentencing is set for 10 December 2026.

Financial fraud has become one of the UK’s most damaging, persistent, and underestimated national threats. The appointment of the UK’s first Fraud Minister marks a decisive moment—one that could, if ...

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 ...

Mobile operator O2 (Virgin Media) has this morning announced that, following a successful trial earlier this autumn, they've ...

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Investors must establish their ownership rights under Chinese laws before they can claim the seized Bitcoin through the UK court process.

"It's that moment where you get sweaty palms, you feel sick, you're in complete disbelief." ...

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 ...

Experian, the global data and technology company, and Vanquis, one of the UK’s leading specialist finance providers, today announce a new strategic partnership designed to enhance customer eligibility ...