Fraud

Investment scams fall 29% in first half 2024

The number of investment scams fell 29% to 3,647 cases in the first half of 2024 (H2 2023: 5,114 cases), according to new data from professional body UK Finance.
Fraud and scam complaints hit highest ever level

The Financial Ombudsman Service has reported a record 8,734 fraud and scam cases in just a three-month period this year, the highest ever quarterly level.
Two men found guilty of UK's biggest Ponzi scheme
Ponzi mastermind jailed for 14 years for £115m fraud
Two financial advisers jailed for £145,000 Gift Aid fraud
Former tax association president jailed for tax fraud
Over £1bn in fines levied by UK regulatory bodies since 2007
Jailed ex-adviser banned by FCA after £160k fraud
Lavish fraudster who cost investors £21m jailed for 7 years
Nine convictions over £70m fraud conspiracy
Six arrested over suspected £200k Self Assessment fraud
Pension fraud losses reported to triple to £5m since reforms
Family fortunes: Explosion in fraud and inheritance theft
HMRC issues warning over 'sophisticated' scammers
Former HMRC investigator jailed for VAT tip off
'Mercedes the Movie' tax fraud advisers get 14 years in jail
Adviser stole £107k tax and hid cash in kids' accounts
Tax fraud: Adviser and co get 36 years in jail over 'Starsuckers'
Jail time extended for lavish investment fraudster
Men aged 65 most likely victims of investment fraud

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