As the end of the tax year approaches in April, UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning businesses to stay alert to scams that could cost them thousands of pounds. Criminals can exploit this busy period when companies are processing invoices, paying suppliers, and finalising accounts. Common methods criminals use to target … Continued

Take Five to Stop Fraud is alerting people to stay safe online ahead of Safer Internet Day (11 February), as new data has found that over two thirds (68 per cent) of people in the UK are concerned about being a victim of fraud online. Criminals are sophisticated at using online platforms to commit fraud, … Continued

Christmas can be a lonely and isolating time of year for many people. Unfortunately, criminals can use this against us, taking advantage of the emotions of the season to steal people’s money and information. Data from our recent survey found that over half (58%) of people in the UK feel lonely at least sometimes, potentially … Continued

Take Five to Stop Fraud is warning the public to stay alert to fraud as loneliness and isolation during the Christmas period could make people more vulnerable to fraud. New data from the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign has found that over half (58%) of people in the UK feel lonely at least sometimes, … Continued

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and shoppers are hunting for the best deals. But criminals will attempt to exploit this peak in online shopping to trick you into purchasing something that doesn’t exist.  Whether you’re shopping for fashion, furniture or a new phone – it’s important to follow our practical … Continued

Whether it’s a dodgy text from a ‘delivery’ company, someone you’ve matched with online now asking to borrow money, or someone calling you out of the blue claiming to be from your bank – criminals are experts at impersonating people, organisations or the police.  Here at Take Five, we’re working to raise awareness amongst people … Continued

Three quarters of people who speak English as a second language say criminals have tried to trick them into sharing financial or personal information in 2024, new survey from the Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign has found. The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign aims to deliver clear, accessible information that empowers these communities … Continued

Ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week (17-23 November 2024), Don’t Be Fooled, a partnership between UK Finance and Cifas, has developed new, free educational resources for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to teach them about the dangers and consequences of becoming a money mule. A money mule is someone who receives illicit … Continued

Half of people say they feel busier when coming back from a holiday Almost a third (31%) of people have received scam attempts this summer Take Five to Stop Fraud is warning the public to stay alert to fraud as the common ’back to the grind’ feeling in September could make them more susceptible to … Continued

As summer approaches and we look for opportunities to take a break away in the sun, UK Finance’s Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is warning customers to be alert to criminals offering fraudulent holiday deals that could leave people out of pocket. Criminals will look for ways to trick you into handing over money … Continued