Warning over fake letters claiming to be from banks and HMRC

A warning has been issued after customers reported receiving convincing scam letters claiming to be from Nationwide. The letters were designed to look like official bank correspondence and encouraged ...

Scams To Beware In 2026

Fraud is the most prevalent type of crime in the UK, accounting for over 40% of offences in England and Wales, according to ...

DWP new fraud checks warning for millions of pensioners

The DWP has announced it is ramping up efforts to tackle fraud and error within the benefits system. Senior department ...

DWP fraud checks switching to new benefit after Universal Credit crackdown

The DWP has explained how it uses bank account information to check the eligibility of those on benefits. The department has ...

DWP says payment eligibility checks will shift to new benefit

New powers have come in to check millions of people's bank account information ...
Bloomberg L.P.

UK Banks Now Have Up to Four Days to Check for Scam Payments

The UK government will give banks more time to investigate payments they suspect are fraudulent in a welcome reprieve for lenders as they prepare for new rules that will require them to reimburse many ...
Business Wire

Scam Survey: UK Consumers Lack Confidence in Real-Time Payments Security

FICO’s latest research highlights the need for financial institutions to effectively communicate security measures for wider adoption of RTP LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An international survey on the ...