The Latest Breaking News from Action Fraud

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 · May 22, 2023

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 · May 16, 2023

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 · May 15, 2023

Urgent TV licence warning issued as con artists create new scam

A fresh warning has been released to UK TV licence holders

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

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 · May 5, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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 · May 4, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

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.

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

DWP may ask you to submit your passport over fraud fears

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

Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2023