Scams

Companies | 11 Sep 23

Director hit with 14-year ban for £2.8m oil company investment scam

‘Lengthy disqualification ordered by the court illustrates the seriousness of his actions’

Companies | 5 Sep 23

Singapore police force investigates 329 scammers

Victims have lost around £5.5m

Red warning triangle with white background and black symbol showing a fishing hook and the word SCAM. Illustration of the concept of cyber scam and email phishing

Companies | 15 Aug 23

Over 3 million Brits fell victim to a financial scam in last year

Total of £17bn lost to fraudsters

Cold-calling ban questioned as gov’t plans ‘swifter’ launch

Companies | 2 Aug 23

UK government launches consultation on banning scam calls

Victims lost £750m in 2022-23 financial year to fraudulent investment schemes

Companies | 31 Jul 23

Duo jailed for six years over £500,000 cryptocurrency scam

As the FCA secures confiscation order against convicted investment adviser