Crime and security (fraud)

HMRC warns customers about fraudulent calls, texts and emails.

Young adults told to be ‘especially vigilant’.

4 in 10 firms unaware of invoice fraud.

HMRC reports increasing number of fraudulent phone calls.

4 in 10 businesses faced security threat in the last year.

Cold-callers could face fines of up to £500,000.

Scam calls widely reported ahead of self-assessment deadline.

Public told to ‘be alert’ to fraudsters.

Directors twice as likely to be targeted by identity thieves.

‘Ruthless’ fraudsters target over-65s and the vulnerable.