BLOG: TAKE FIVE WEEK 2025: ARE YOU MATCH READY?

Many people may already know the dos and don’ts of financial fraud and scams – the trouble is, in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to forget this. After all, trusting people on their word is something many of us tend to do instinctively. If someone says they’re from your bank or a trusted … Continued

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NEWS: Team talk tactics to help you stay safe from fraud

The Take Five to Stop Fraud campaign is today tapping into the nation’s love for football to help everyone be a “safe pair of hands” and protect themselves from fraud.   Figures show that on average over £3 million was lost each day to financial fraud in the first half of last year. Fighting fraud is … Continued

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NEWS: Protect your business from scams as the end of the tax year nears

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

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News: Take Five to protect yourself from online fraud

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

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Blog: Loneliness and scams at Christmas

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

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Blog: Empowering ESL speakers to protect themselves from fraud

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

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News: Empowering ESL speakers to guard against scams

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

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News: Don’t Be Fooled! UK Finance launches new SEND lessons to prevent pupils from becoming money mules

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

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