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Scam trends to watch out for in 2025
2024 saw fraudsters using the latest trends and technology to make their scams more convincing and target more people. As we move into 2025, it is anticipated that this year will be no different. We share the most anticipated scam trends to look out for in 2025. 1) AI-powered scams The best…
Find out moreWoman leaves husband and sent £697,000 to scammer after being convinced she was dating Brad Pitt
A woman from France, who has given her name as Anne, has revealed she was one of the latest of many women falling victim to the ‘Fake Brad Pitt Scam’. The scammer, who convinced her that she was speaking to the Hollywood Actor went on to take almost £700,000 from her. This comes after…
Find out moreScam warning issued ahead of festive period – What to do if you lose money
A warning has been issued ahead of Christmas to remind people to remain vigilant of scams over the festive period. Experts have said that Christmastime is a period when people may feel lonely if they do not have friends or family present – which can make them susceptible to fraudsters who may reach out…
Find out moreStaying scam savvy – Virgin Money research shows how different generations are impacted by scams
According to research carried out involving 2,000 adults, it has been revealed that Gen Z are most likely to be caught out by telephone scams while Boomers are often tricked by phishing emails and texts; and under 27s are most likely to fall for online shopping scams. Fifty five percent of consumers have noticed…
Find out moreAuthorised Push Payment Fraud – The latest figures
Danielle Lightfoot, Solicitor and Head of the Financial Litigation Department at Oakwood Solicitors, considers the latest figures released in the UK Finance Half Year Fraud Report 2024 for Authorised Push Payment scams (APP) and bank fraud in the first half of 2024. What is Authorised Push Payment Fraud? In an authorised push payment scam…
Find out moreSix million UK consumers scammed online in past year – Can I get my money back?
According to figures from Which?, more than six million online shoppers have fallen victim to a scam in the past year. Meanwhile, social media platforms and online marketplaces have become the most common place for people to get scammed. Figures reveal that approximately 6.6 million British shoppers have lost money to scams…
Find out moreJust Loans Group – All your options to recover your lost pension
If you have lost money after being contacted by St Pauls Marketing Limited or after transferring your pension to a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) with Gaudi Regulated Services, you may be entitled to compensation. St Pauls Marketing Limited cold-called thousands of people, offering them a “free pension review.” Following the review, customers were encouraged…
Find out more10 Black Friday scams to look out for
If you are looking to bag a bargain this Black Friday, remember to remain vigilant of scams – especially if you’re shopping online. Unfortunately, fraudsters use Black Friday as a way to trick consumers into parting with their cash for products that don’t really exist, or as a way to gain access to bank…
Find out moreBlack Friday scam warning issued to shoppers ahead of festive season
A warning has been issued ahead of Black Friday to prevent bargain hunters from being scammed. The warning comes after figures show that there has been a rise in reported losses to online shoppers during the festive season. According to GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Action Fraud, clothing, high-end tech…
Find out moreFinancial Ombudsman reveals that fraud and scam complaints have hit highest ever level
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) data released by them on the 4th September 2024 shows that fraud and scam complaints are at their highest ever quarterly level. The FOS data reveals that: More than 8,700 fraud and scam cases were submitted in just a three month period Over half of these cases were in…
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