Fraud News Briefing
NEWS | independent.co.uk
‘Harmless’ fraud soars in UK amid cost of living crisis
A growing number of people are committing fraud such as cheating on their council tax or trying to reclaim money on lost gambling bets, research has found.
News | bbc.co.uk
Thornaby: Woman targeted in £13k railway station QR code scam
A woman fell victim to fraudsters in a £13,000 railway station QR code scam. Fraudsters are thought to have covered a genuine code with one of their own in Thornaby Station's car park.
NEWS | metro.co.uk
Financial experts issue urgent warning over Black Friday scam
An urgent warning has been issued to parents to avoid getting caught out by fake Black Friday deals. Parents across the UK might be looking to secure a bargain for their children ahead of Christmas – but online scams are rife.
NEWS | harrowonline.org
Council’s counter fraud team prevents £2.6 million loss, recovers 48 properties in Hillingdon
In the ongoing financial year (2023-2024), the council’s counter fraud team has already identified savings linked to fraud, preventing a loss of over £3.4 million through their measures and investigative efforts.
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