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Fraud Statistics in the UK

Understanding the scale of fraud helps us protect ourselves and others.

These figures highlight why vigilance is essential.

£1 Trillion
Global Problem
£11.4 Billion
UK Lost to scam/fraud
9 Million
People were scammed
1 in 3
Adults are targetted
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Banks may contact you, but never share passwords, PINs, full security details, or one-time codes by phone, email, letter, or text. If asked to “verify” anything, stop immediately. Use the number on your card or banking app to contact your bank yourself.

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Phishing emails are fake messages made to look real so you click a link, open an attachment, or share passwords, bank details, or codes. Check the sender carefully, do not rush, and never trust urgent threats, prizes, or security warnings.

Card fraud

Card fraud

Card fraud

Criminals trick people into revealing card details, security codes, or one-time passcodes, then use them for purchases or account abuse.

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Online scams

Online scams

Online scams

Fake emails, cloned websites, bogus social profiles, and malicious links are used to steal money, passwords, and personal information.

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Identity theft

Identity theft

Identity theft

Fraudsters gather enough personal data to impersonate you, open accounts, bypass security checks, or misuse your financial identity.

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Impersonation scams

Impersonation scams

Impersonation scams

Scammers pretend to be banks, police, delivery firms, HMRC, employers, or someone you trust to pressure you into action.

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Romance scams

Romance scams

Romance scams

A scammer builds emotional trust over time, then invents emergencies or investment opportunities to extract money and personal details.

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Purchase scams

Purchase scams

Purchase scams

Fraudsters advertise goods or services that do not exist, are counterfeit, or never arrive after payment is made.

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Payment in advance

Payment in advance

Payment in advance

You are told to pay first for fees, deposits, clearance, transport, tax, or release of funds, but the promised result never appears.

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Investment fraud

Investment fraud

Investment fraud

High returns, low risk, and urgency are common hooks. The money is often unrecoverable once sent to the fraudster.

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Invoice and mandate

Invoice and mandate

Invoice and mandate

Payment details are altered so regular invoices or supplier payments are redirected into a criminal’s bank account.

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Delivery scams

Delivery scams

Delivery scams

Fake parcel notifications claim a missed delivery, customs fee, or redelivery charge and push you to click a malicious link.

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Holidays scams

Holidays scams

Holidays scams

Fraudulent travel offers, fake accommodation, cloned booking pages, and pressured deposits are common in holiday-related scams.

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Banking fraud

Banking fraud

Banking fraud

Victims are manipulated into transferring money, revealing credentials, or authorising payments after contact from a fake bank or “security team”.

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