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Scam networks evolve weekly. Our investigators write about what they are seeing in live cases - so you spot it before it reaches you.
The Financial Conduct Authority has deployed AI-powered technology to detect and shut down fraudulent financial promotions faster than ever before.
UK victims lost over £35 million to romance scams in 2023. We examine how these scams have evolved and the psychological tactics that make them so effective.
From fake vaccines to phishing attacks, fraudsters exploited the COVID-19 pandemic on an unprecedented scale. We analyse the key scam types and how victims can recover their losses.
The FTX bankruptcy left over 1 million users unable to access their funds. We explain the recovery process and what options are available for affected investors.
The Financial Conduct Authority added over 700 firms to its warning list in 2019, signalling an unprecedented crackdown on unauthorised financial services operating in the UK.
As Bitcoin surged past $60,000 in 2021, a tidal wave of cryptocurrency scams followed. From fake exchanges to pig butchering schemes, we break down the year's biggest threats.
Deepfake voice scams, AI-generated phishing emails, and chatbot investment advisors are making fraud harder to detect than ever before.
The Online Safety Act's fraud provisions came into force in 2024, requiring social media platforms and search engines to proactively remove scam content.
International law enforcement agencies have launched coordinated operations against the Southeast Asian compounds that operate pig butchering scams.
Recovery room scams are rising sharply in 2025, targeting people who have already been defrauded with false promises of getting their money back.
From October 2024, UK banks must reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud in most cases. Here's how the new rules work and how to make a claim.
The EU Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation is now fully in force. We analyse how MiCA affects cryptocurrency fraud victims and recovery options.
Businesses across the UK are falling victim to sophisticated deepfake scams where AI-cloned executive voices authorise fraudulent wire transfers.
The UK government is replacing Action Fraud with a new National Fraud Squad and improved reporting infrastructure. What does this mean for fraud victims?
As we enter 2026, fraud is evolving rapidly with technology. We analyse the key trends shaping the threat landscape and how to protect yourself.
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