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Latest fraud news and alerts

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Buyers beware of online car scam

After an investigation into a complicated car scam, Northumberland County Council’s public protection service is warning people to be cautious when buying vehicles online [18 June 2013]

Scam installation letter

Derbyshire County Council has warned residents of a scam letter circulating using their name and demanding payment for an internet installation line [12 June 2013]

Fraudster ordered to pay back over £570,000

A fraudster who laundered money for an international crime gang has been ordered to pay back over half a million pounds or face an increased jail sentence [11 June 2013]

Card theft at ATM’s increase

Fraudsters attempting to steal peoples bank cards and Pin codes while they are using cash machines have tripled over the past year, according to Financial Fraud Action UK [6 June 2013]

Tips for safe and secure online banking

Pay Your Way has released some security tips and advice for online banking, after its research revealed a widespread new phobia of the latest payment methods [5 June 2013]

Alert – fraudster claiming to be from Action Fraud

Our contact centre has received reports of a fraudster cold calling people claiming to be from Action Fraud [31 May 2013]

Fraudsters jailed for British Gas scam

Two businessmen have been jailed after making thousands from selling fake British Gas insurance policies from their offices in South London [31 May 2013]

Small businesses lose £785 million to cybercrime

In a new report, Cyber security and fraud: the impact on small businesses, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has partnered with the Home Office and the Business Department to look at issues affecting small firms [23 May 2013]