Tag: fraud
DWP explains fraud bank account checks will target these three benefits
Investigators will also be able to directly take funds from a person’s bank account under the new powers …
Lloyds Bank warns customers of cruel scam costing victims up to £1,700
More victims are likely to be targeted by this scam in the months to come. …
DWP powers to stop people fraudulently claiming PIP
DWP said it is ‘committed’ to cracking down on people who fraudulently claim PIP. …
Barclays warns of rise in ‘devastating’ scam costing victims up to £19,000
One in 10 UK adults has been targeted by this scam or knows someone who has been targeted. …
DWP confirms start date for ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud
The Government has published a series of new factsheets on the new Public Authorities Bill which was announced in the 2022 Budget. …
Brits ’embarrassed’ after falling for a scam – but experts urge victims to speak up
A poll of 2,000 people who have been targeted by scammers found nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year – with the average person losing £481 …
Five common mistake you should ‘never’ make when shopping online according to expert
A Which? consumer rights expert has dished the dirt on the common habits many of us are guilty of doing while shopping online that need to be avoided. …
Warning as mum who lost £280 on fake Cornwall holiday says ‘I suddenly died inside’
She asked for the scammer’s ID and a utility bill but still ended up as a victim of fraud. …
New DWP powers to ‘monitor bank accounts’ explained in full
The DWP will not have access to the bank accounts of benefit claimants under new fraud powers being introduced in the Department, an MP has confirmed …
Fraud experts send urgent warning against pension scams following budget announcement
Fraud experts are warning that pensions are becoming a major target for scammers after the recent Budget created more uncertainty about the savings pots. …
