Police bust a massive fraud ring in Quebec, a UK thief targets iPhone 17s, a scammer mimics Apple Pay, and a developer claims ...

Lloyds Banking Group has recently extended its fraud prevention scheme, reinforcing a commitment to protecting people from ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Disputed transactions, driven by the increasing volume of ...

Rachel Witkowski is an award-winning journalist whose 20-year career spans a wide range of topics in finance, government regulation and congressional reporting. Ms. Witkowski has spent the last decade ...

Banks and tech firms are coming together in an initiative to share information on fraud to give them visibility of the attacks targeted at customers. The collaboration is part of Stop Scams UK’s ...

TSB is urging consumers to remain wary of financial fraud on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as scams through Meta’s platforms are increasing at a worrying pace. The UK bank analysed its internal ...

Scammers on social media craft fake personas and use targeted advertisements to carry out scams. The most common social media fraud involves online shopping, accounting for 44% of reported cases. Fake ...

The UK’s financial regulator has warned UK households struggling with the high cost of living to be on the lookout for fraudsters promising quick and easy loans. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ...

The UK government launched a three-pronged strategy for combating and eliminating financial scams in the UK in May 2023, under the direction of UK Home Secretary. There are three pillars: 1. Pursue ...

Martin Lewis is urging customers to get in touch with your bank if you believe they are the target for a scam. It's hoped the short code 159 is easy to remember and, unlike many long-form numbers, it ...