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e-crime hubs

Regional police e-crime hubs are being launched to tackle the threat of cyber crime across England
The UK police capability to combat the growing threat of cyber crime was strengthened today as ACPO announced the opening of three regional policing e-crime hubs [8 February 2012]

computer scam

The BBC has issued a warning over scam email circulating
The scam email which claims to be from the Daytime Television programme called “Heir Hunters” is being used to obtain personal information [7 February 2012]

fraudulent mortgage apps

The Land Registry has released some tips to help owners protect their property from fraudsters

Property is an attractive target to fraudsters because it can be sold and mortgaged to raise money. Properties most at risk are usually empty tenanted or mortgage-free. [6 February 2012]

census scamCensus scam alert

 We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance. This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics. [27 January 2012]

OlympicsPolice Arrest 97 in Olympics Fraud
The Metropolitan Police have arrested 97 people in connection with ticketing, accommodation, and online fraud in relation to the Olympics due to begin in London in July.

insurance fraudFlurry of arrests mark Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launch

A whirlwind of activity has marked IFED’s first fortnight in operation, with detectives fanning out across the country to arrest suspected insurance fraudsters.

computer scamOxford Residents Targeted For Computer Scam

Oxfordshire County Council has reported an influx of reports from local residents about bogus callers posing as computer technicians. The pattern of the calls is the same where the intended target is contacted and informed that there are faults or a virus on their computers. A request is then made for remote access to the machine in order to conduct a diagnostic test. [25 Jan 2012]

Subletting fraudFuture legislation may dictate that social tenants who sub-let face two years’ imprisonment

Social tenants who sub-let their accommodation may find themselves guilty of fraud with a proposed change in legislation. Indications that may cause  social tenants to become of interest to fraud investigators are primarily linked to tenants having additional addresses for bills or active credit accounts. [25 January 2012] 

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