The Latest Breaking News from Action Fraud

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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Cyber security chief warns Black Friday shoppers to be alert to scams

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has called on shoppers to take additional steps to protect themselves from fraud.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Delivery of a costly camera put identity theft in sharp focus

An account had been opened in my name to buy it with 20 neighbours also targeted

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

Facebook refused to take down fake account, says TikTok star

Grace Wolstenholme tried to persuade Meta to take down the fraudulent page, which was trying to make money by copying her posts, for five months

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2024

New £152million fraud website will stop victims being conned, says City of London Police chief

Criminals target Taylor Swift fans looking to buy tickets for her sold-out summer concerts in Wembley

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2024

DWP warns about £750 cost of living scam

The government department says it will never email or text seeking personal information

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023

HMRC has paid my £1,617.60 tax refund to an agent, but I don’t know why

Tax Returned has my money but there’s no way to make contact with it

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Amazon Prime shoppers warned over fake websites that can drain your bank account

Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro revealed screenshots from two fake sites that look very convincing and urged shoppers to stay alert for scammers this Amazon Prime Day

Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

PSNI holiday scam warning as 105 cases reported in Northern Ireland

"These scams will not only leave people out of pocket, but also scupper their holiday plans."

Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023

Watch out - those Taylor Swift Eras tickets could be a scam

With millions expected to be battling it out online to secure tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras tour, fans are being warned of scams.

TechRadar · Jul 8, 2023