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January 2012

Census scam alert

We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance.

This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics. [27 January 2012]

Police Arrest 97 in Olympics Fraud

The Metropolitan Police have arrested 97 people in connection with ticketing, accommodation, and online fraud in relation to the Olympics due to begin in London in July. [27 January 2012]

Flurry of arrests mark Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launch

A whirlwind of activity has marked IFED’s first fortnight in operation, with detectives fanning out across the country to arrest suspected insurance fraudsters. [26 January 2012]

Oxford Residents Targeted For Computer Scam

Oxfordshire County Council has reported an influx of reports from local residents about bogus callers posing as computer technicians. The pattern of the calls is the same where the intended target is contacted and informed that there are faults or a virus on their computers. A request is then made for remote access to the machine in order to conduct a diagnostic test. [25 January 2012]

Future legislation may dictate that social tenants who sub-let face two years’ imprisonment

Social tenants who sub-let their accommodation may find themselves guilty of fraud with a proposed change in legislation. Indications that may cause social tenants to become of interest to fraud investigators are primarily linked to tenants having additional addresses for bills or active credit accounts [25 January 2012]