Posts Tagged ‘action fraud’

Research finds one in three consumers see identity fraud as biggest risk

By Security News Desk | October 17, 2013

The latest research reveals that over half of consumers believe they are now more likely to become victims of fraud than they were 12 months ago.

Crime levels hit 32-year low but stats show marked rise in fraud

By Security News Desk | July 19, 2013

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Crime in England and Wales dropped by 9 per cent in the year ending March 2013, according to official figures, however cases of fraud increased by more than a quarter.

Met Police signs up to Action Fraud

By Security News Desk | February 12, 2013

The Metropolitan Police has joined the national ‘Action Fraud’ scheme that is designed to improve investigations across the UK. Launched by the National Fraud Authority, the government agency, and run in association with the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), ‘Action Fraud’ reports, collates and investigates referrals. The Metropolitan Police is the latest force to join…