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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Fraud ‘remains persistent threat to businesses, consumers and economic growth’

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Fraud remains a persistent threat to businesses, consumers and the growth of the economy, not to mention the reputation of the UK, according to a banking and finance industry trade association.

Criminal gangs are simply bypassing banks’ advanced security systems to directly target customers, according to UK Finance, which said UK fraud levels should be considered a national security threat.

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