Fraud Library

Fraud types, explained.

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Fraud types

Authorised push payment fraud is the fastest-growing type of bank fraud. Here's how it works and…

Criminals pretend to be organisations you trust. Spoofed numbers and convincing scripts make them hard to…

Fake trading platforms, celebrity adverts and "pig butchering" schemes cause some of the biggest losses per…

Emails and texts that copy real brands to steal passwords and card numbers. Industrial-scale kits make…

Cloned voices and fake video calls are being used to authorise payments and fool families. Process…

Stolen or invented identities are used to open accounts, borrow money and launder funds. Here's how…

Weeks or months of affection come before the first request for money. They often turn into…

Easy online "jobs" rating products or liking videos pay a little at first — then demand…

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Call 159, report the fraud, and claim reimbursement — most APP scam victims are now entitled…

How to stop a payment, report to the police and complain to your bank or national…

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