Posts Tagged ‘business fraud’
Construction industry urged to face up to fraud threat
The opportunities for fraud in the real estate and construction industry will increase as growth returns to the sector, according to the latest report.
Read MoreReport finds a global increase in rate of companies hit by fraud
Seven in ten companies have been victims of fraud in the past year and three-quarters of businesses are susceptible to information theft, according to the latest figures.
Read MoreCrime levels hit 32-year low but stats show marked rise in fraud
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.
Read MoreBusiness phone line fraud – How to avoid the hackers
Companies are being advised how to avoid falling foul of business phone system fraud attacks that can cost them thousands of pounds.
Read MoreMet Police signs up to Action Fraud
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…
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