The Latest Breaking News from Action Fraud

Aldi warns shoppers of 'fraudulent posts' on social media offering £200 gift cards

The supermarket put a message on its Facebook page warning customers not to share any personal details with anyone and to report any issues to Action Fraud

Chronicle Live · Sep 5, 2022

Warning issued as 73 per cent of people targeted by cost of living scams

TransUnion reveals five tips to try and avoid cost of living scams

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

DWP issues new National Insurance scam warning to help people quickly spot fake phone calls

A National Insurance number helps identify you on UK and Scottish Government systems.

Daily Record · Aug 31, 2022

Mum targeted by 'daughter' in £2,000 WhatsApp scam

The scam has conned parents out of thousands of pounds

Liverpool Echo · Jul 14, 2022

Drivers issued with urgent warning amid car insurance scam 'too good to be true'

There's a well-known saying that if something is 'too good to be true' then there's a good chance that it is and therefore you should avoid it and instead start doing your research - now experts have said one type of scam is on the rise.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2022

Tesco shoppers warned about gift card scam - what to look out for

Tesco shoppers have been warned over a gift card scam designed to steal your personal and financial information. Here's how to avoid having your bank account emptied...

Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022

Tesco shoppers warned over scam that could empty your bank account

The UK's national fraud reporting centre is warning shoppers not to fall victim to the scam

Liverpool Echo · Jun 22, 2022

Martin Lewis warns people to watch out for fake Ofgem rebate scam promising £400

The financial guru's official website Money Saving Expert has warned UK residents not to fall for the lucrative data steal.

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022

Warning from B&Q as fake competition scam targets customers

Con artists are using Father's Day branding from the DIY chain

Wales Online · Jun 13, 2022

Urgent scam warning as fraudsters impersonate government to steal money

An urgent scam warning has been issued by national fraud and cyber reporting centre Action Fraud about a dangerous new message claiming to be from the UK Government

Edinburgh Live · Jun 3, 2022