Tag #Action Fraud

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Merseyside Police Investigates £6,000 Oasis Ticket Scam Amidst Rising UK Fraud

An Oldham woman and 18 others lost approximately £6,000 to a Merseyside man selling fake Oasis concert tickets; after initial inaction, Merseyside Police is investigating following a BBC report that found almost 10,000 similar reports resulting in £10.6 million in losses, partly due to police resour...

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48% Bias Score

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Social Media Hacking Surges 57%, Exposing Security Gaps

Action Fraud reported a 57% surge in social media and email hacking in the last year, underlining the importance of two-factor authentication; a journalist's experience highlights the difficulty in reporting hacks and recovering accounts, especially with Meta platforms.

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52% Bias Score

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Fake Website Address on 300,000 NI Rate Bills Prompts Cyber Security Investigation

Nearly 300,000 ratepayers in Northern Ireland received tax bills with a misprinted website address that led to a site attempting malware downloads; the Department of Finance reported the issue to Action Fraud, apologized, and urged using www.nidirect.gov.uk/rates for rate information.

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16% Bias Score

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Welsh Footballer Accused of Fraud

Former Welsh footballer Natasha Allen-Wyatt faces accusations of financial misconduct, including misappropriating funds intended for coaching sessions and sponsorships, prompting investigations by police and Action Fraud.

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32% Bias Score

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