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Sunday, 12th October 2008

Fraud, embezzling and financial crime

HBOS chief safe from fraud? Don't bank on it AS HEAD of HBOS, Andy Hornby has ultimate responsibility for millions of customers' accounts, from the debts of students to the savings of pensioners.

Identity fraud has no boundaries IDENTITY fraud is no joke. A quarter of the population has been affected by identity fraud directly or knows somebody who has. More than 100,000 people suffer from identity theft each year, costing the economy more than £1.3 billion.

Fraud fear on foreign holidays HOLIDAYING Britons carry ten times more cash on them than when at home.

Crunch-hit staff turn to fraud BUSINESS fraud is on the increase on the back of the credit crunch, partly because employees are feeling the financial pinch, an accountancy firm has warned.

Canoe couple get 13 years for fraud that 'crushed' own sons

Darwins the hapless anti-heroes of a very British scam

Companies warned fraud likely to rise as economic situation worsens

Fraudbusters uncover £10million lost or stolen from the taxpayer

Warning Scotland must get tough to prevent 'vulnerability' to fraud

Scots not included in fraud reporting

Banks tell clients to beware of anything phishy

Poker kings who stole £150,000 to fund Vegas spree jailed for 18 months

Fraudsters net a fortune in Facebook scam

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