The Latest Breaking News from Action Fraud

Mum's rent application was by 'phoney landlord' to scam victims in elaborate fraud

Karen Howell-Ball, 50, has been left feeling 'mentally drained' after claiming to be the victim of an elaborate fraud carried out online after trying to find a new home for her family

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

Mum desperate for new home 'scammed' by fake landlord who set up bank account in her name

'We were really desperate to move because we are suffering hate crime, we even offered £50 extra on the rent'

Manchester Evening News · Nov 8, 2022

Warning over fake email scam telling people they have won £1,000 Tesco, Sainsbury’s or Morrisons vouchers

Action Fraud UK has received almost 300 reports of the scam

Manchester Evening News · Oct 25, 2022

‘Hi mum’ scam that tricks parents into handing over money on WhatsApp

Scammers are impersonating children and targeting parents to send them cash

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2022

Public warned of scam texts about energy bill support scheme

“It is alarming that vulnerable customers are being preyed upon in this way when people are already struggling so much,” said an Ofgem spokesperson

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Scam energy texts warning as fraudsters attempt to cash in on cost of living crisis

Anyone receiving one of the scam texts is asked to forward it to 7726

Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022

Ofgem energy bills rebate scam: How to identify it and protect yourself

An energy text scam is making the round encouraging people to apply for the £400 energy discount scheme. There are some key features to look out for to make sure you don't fall victim.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 28, 2022

Warning over energy rebate scam texts ahead of payments this autumn and winter

Most households will be receiving a government rebate over the coming month

Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022

Parents warned as 'Hi mum' WhatsApp scam now spreading to text messages

Action Fraud warned that between February and June 2022 it had received 1,235 reports of criminals posing on WhatsApp as loved ones.

Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022

Warning to anyone who opens their door to strangers as door-to-door scams on rise

The elderly are often targeted by doorstep scammers

Liverpool Echo · Sep 22, 2022