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THE LATEST SCAM NEWS HEADLINES HAPPENING IN THE UK - ROMANCE FRAUD, SCAM COMPOUNDS



Halloween scarefest events accused of being a scam
Three venues say the events aren't taking place

Lee Burton
1 day ago2 min read


Social media recovery accounts could actually be another scam
That helpful account could be another fraud in the making

Lee Burton
1 day ago3 min read


If you've been scammed, you'll probably be targeted again
Be wary of criminals trying to use your information to sound more convincing

Lee Burton
1 day ago3 min read


Share price of Asos plummets due to app hack
Thousands of Asos customers received a push notification on Tuesday morning. If you are yet to receive it, the tech advice is do NOT open it. Asos has announced that it is looking into an unauthorised security breach after hackers exploited the clothing brands app on Tuesday morning (October 6, 2026) to send a threatening ransom alert directly to thousands of users' phones. This is unusual as normally a security breach results in hackers sending a ranson or threatening messag

Laura Cannon
1 day ago2 min read


Hijacking of UK social accounts up 400%
How easy could it be to break into your socials?

Laura Cannon
2 days ago2 min read


Deepfake romance fraud sees elderly woman lose £140,000
She tried to keep her "relationship" a secret from her daughter

Lee Burton
4 days ago2 min read


Holiday lets owner falls victim to Booking.com phishing scam
The platform initially said she would be liable for £1 million in refunds

Lee Burton
4 days ago2 min read


Children targeted in Roblox scam
It could end up with in-game currency being stolen or personal details being sold on

Lee Burton
4 days ago2 min read


College director admits £5 million theft
Two have pleaded guilty - a third will stand trial

Laura Cannon
Oct 22 min read


How to spot a fake website
Some domain names are cleverly designed to look like the real thing

Laura Cannon
Oct 12 min read


Pilgrimage fraud: two arrested
Victims lost thousands due to fake promises

Laura Cannon
Sep 302 min read


Businesses warned: Payment Diversion Fraud hitting the UK
Are you absolutely sure that those bank details are correct?

Laura Cannon
Sep 293 min read


Dentist braces herself for jail term
She made £92,500 in false claims

Laura Cannon
Sep 292 min read


Businesses owner doorsteps chargeback scammers
He decided to contront them personally

Laura Cannon
Sep 282 min read


Fraudster who claimed to be a Lord and doctor is jailed
He had already been disqualified from being a company director under two different aliases

Lee Burton
Sep 273 min read


Scammer advertises House of Commons office block on Booking.com
The platform says it can't offer alternative accommodation unless the victim goes to the location

Lee Burton
Sep 272 min read


Friendship fraud warning: how scammers exploit loneliness online
One victim was scammed dozens of times

Laura Cannon
Sep 274 min read


UK and Cambodia join forces to take down scam compounds
Meanwhile, a report suggests the masterminds are evading justice

Lee Burton
Sep 252 min read


AI shopping bots could increase scam, fraud & data privacy risks
A group of banks have voiced concerns

Lee Burton
Sep 252 min read


Romance fraud booms for Gen Z
Many young people are being targeted through dating apps

Laura Cannon
Sep 252 min read
PONZI SCHEMES, MOBILE DEALING FRAUD, SIM SWAP SCAMS, FAKE EMAILS TO VENDORS, DATA BREACHES

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