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The Latest Breaking News from Action Fraud

Warning to anyone planning to book a holiday this summer

The demand for holidays is at an all time high with many people planning a getaway this year

Liverpool Echo

Fraudsters conned UK holidaymakers out of more than £15m in 2022

Action Fraud notes surge in number of people paying for fake flights and accommodation

The Guardian - UK

Holiday fraud doubles as scammers target consumers trying to ‘snap up a deal’

Action Fraud said victims reported losing a total of £15.3 million in the last financial year, compared to £7.4 million in 2021/22.

The Independent UK

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Police warning after would-be holiday makers lose £15m to travel scams

A total of 87 people across the Northumbria force area fell victim to holiday-related fraud over the last year

Chronicle Live

Northern Ireland scam warning after £20,000 lost in total as 'man impersonates police officer'

Police say most of the people targeted are aged in their seventies and eighties and live throughout the Belfast area

Belfast Live

Glasgow B&Q shoppers warned over fake 'loyalty program' e-mail scam

People who shop at B&Q are being warned of a scam circulating through e-mails with the retailer asking people to be careful about what links they click on.

Glasgow Live

A fraud expert’s tips on avoiding scams

Impersonation scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to swindle people. Here’s how to keep yourself safe. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK

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Everyone with a TV put on 'red alert'

There have been over 3,400 reports of TV scams in just two weeks

Liverpool Echo

Urgent TV Licence scam warning issued to millions as fraudster emails ramp up

There have been as many as 3,400 reported scams in just two weeks as fraudster attempt to steal personal and financial data from victims through an alarming email.

Daily Record

UK TV Licence holders issued with urgent email alert and may pay a penalty if it's ignored

Got a TV Licence? You need to take notice of this latest advice.

Daily Mirror

Urgent TV licence warning issued as con artists create new scam

A fresh warning has been released to UK TV licence holders

Chronicle Live

TSB issues fraud warning as WhatsApp impersonation scams rise by 300%

TSB claims fraud that comes through these Meta companies made up around 80% of cases within its own three biggest scam categories, as it urges customers to remain vigilant

Daily Mirror

Elderly man reunited with cash after fraudsters told him to send money to West Midlands for 'safekeeping'

The victim, who suffers from early-onset dementia, was told there had been irregular activity on his account and that he needed to withdraw his money and send it to an address in West Midlands for safekeeping

Chronicle Live

DWP issues warning over fraud as people asked to submit ID such as passports

The Department for Work and Pensions says it may ask people to submit their passports but they are being urged to remain vigilant

Chronicle Live

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The Independent UK

I have not fallen victim to fraudsters but I have received scam texts – Sunak

The Prime Minister made the admission as he unveiled a new Government fraud strategy.

Daily Mirror

DWP issues warning after people asking to submit passports to get £301 cost of living cash

The warning came from a video posted to the DWP's Twitter account this week and comes at the same time millions are receiving their first £301 cost of living payment.

Manchester Evening News

DWP may ask you to submit your passport over fraud fears

Benefit claimants are being encouraged to keep aware of any potential fraud

Liverpool Echo

Nan scammed on eBay 'heartbroken' after losing £10k on 'dream campervan'

Eileen wanted to make sure her children and grandkids 'always had a holiday'

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The Independent UK

Government brings in spies to ‘take the fight’ to text scammers

Banks will be able to delay suspect payments, bogus communications will be stopped at source and a new scam reporting system will be set up.

Liverpool Echo

DWP warning as people asked to submit passports

The DWP is urging people to be vigilant to cut down on benefit and other fraud

The Independent UK

UK government’s new fraud strategy to ‘block scams at the source’

New National Fraud Squad will be backed by 400 new specialist investigator

The Independent UK

Government to ‘take the fight’ to fraudsters with plans to block scams at source

Banks will be able to delay suspect payments, bogus communications will be stopped at source and a new scam reporting system will be set up.

Manchester Evening News

'We tried to sell our Xbox to take the kids on holiday but we were completely mugged off'

'We feel violated'

Daily Mirror

Warning issued for new text scam used by fraudsters to steal your money and data

Fraudsters have found a way of 'spoofing' numbers allowing them to infiltrate text messages from legitimate senders, making it look as if a bank or another organisation is actually getting in touch

Chronicle Live

WhatsApp warning billions of users to change simple setting to avoid being scammed

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