Tag: fraud
Universal Credit recipients urged to ‘self-report’ as overhaul to hit benefits system
The Department for Work and Pensions will be changing under the new fraud bill …
Britons warned of new ‘convincing’ Gmail scam tricking victims into account access
Gmail users are advised to take action to better protect their email accounts. …
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. …
