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