Fraud
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Government bets on tech to cut £21 billion fraud
News Francis Maude outlines plans to harness the power of technology to reduce the £21 billion of yearly losses to fraud in the public sector.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Secondhand smartphones sold with bank details
News Many people are flogging their mobiles but leaving valuable data, such as bank account details, on the device.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Fraud management budgets to remain 'stagnant'
News Even though businesses expect to see e-commerce revenues jump, many won't be spending any more on fraud management, a report finds.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Sainsbury’s IT pro busted for Nectar points scam
News A Sainsbury's IT worker stole over 17 million Nectar card points worth over £80,000.
By Tom Brewster Published
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‘Snapshot’ survey reveals extent of online piracy
News A new study shows billions of visits to illegal filesharing sites, but represents only a fraction of the real issue.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Fraud cases hit record levels in 2010
News There were 314 reported incidents of fraud in the UK in 2010, a KPMG study shows.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Visa tech claims $1.5 billion fraud savings
News Visa believes its updated fraud detection technology will provide some big returns.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Fake anti-virus cold calling warning issued
News One in four people have been contacted by gangs trying to flog fake IT security services, Get Safe Online says.
By Tom Brewster Published
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British online fraud diligence dropping
News British people are getting worse at protecting themselves from online fraud, a report indicates.
By Tom Brewster Published
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NIDFPW: Lack of trust in business data handling
News Less than 10 per cent of British citizens completely trust how companies handle their sensitive data, a report shows.
By Tom Brewster Published
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Phishers jump on HMRC tax blooper
News Phishers have been sending out emails based on the tax blunder affecting millions in the UK.
By Tom Brewster Published
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iTunes and Amazon 'royalty scammers' charged
News The PCeU has charged 12 people alleged to have placed songs on iTunes and Amazon to buy them with stolen credit cards.
By Tom Brewster Published
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