Tag: fraud
DWP claimants on 7 benefits to get their bank accounts checked
The move is expected to come into effect in April 2026. …
Lloyds Bank issues alert after surge in ‘cruel’ scam costing victims £5,291
People aged 55 and over face the largest threat, Lloyds Bank has warned. …
Brits issued warning of rise in ‘grim’ scam targeting bank accounts
A worrying “double dip” trend has also emerged, with some scam victims targeted twice. …
FCA statement as people over 56 are having bank accounts drained
Consumers are being targeted by fraudsters impersonating the Financial Conduct Authority , the regulator has warned …
HMRC warns ‘never do this’ in new scam alert of fraudulent email ‘stealing bank details’
More than 40,000 people reported this tax scam in the 12 months to July. …
‘Suspicious’ petrol station sign that could drain your bank account
A fraud expert has issued a warning to drivers after a rise in petrol station scams that could leave you out of pocket – and it’s all to do with a ‘suspicious’ sign …
Martin Lewis’ MSE tax guidance explains 3 things HMRC will ‘never’ do
It’s vital that people recognise genuine communication from HMRC to avoid falling victim to a scam. …
DWP takes legal action against benefits cheats as claims reach record high
A 51-year-old woman from Manchester was sentenced to 20 months in prison after failing to declare to DWP that she no longer lived alone …
Loyds Bank warns ‘ruthless’ scam ‘tricking’ Brits into handing over £218 on average
Thousands of people have fallen victim to the scam, with nationwide losses estimated to have exceeded £2.5million over the past two years. …
Universal Credit claimants risk ‘committing fraud’ for simple mistake
As many as 7.2 million people across the UK are claiming Universal Credit – but some may be accidentally committing fraud without realising …
