UK Economy

Aegon Warns on Financial Scammers Targeting Savers & Investors

Almost 3 million people in the UK have fallen for a financial scam after being approached by a fraudster since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, according to Aegon’s survey into the behaviour of savers […]

News

Fake Corona Map Apps, Websites & More. CFC Highlight Cyber Dangers

CFC, the specialist insurance provider and pioneer in emerging risk, has said that its in-house cyber claims team is seeing COVID-19 cybersecurity scams that businesses are facing as they adapt to the new normal of […]

Insurance claims

Corona Fraudsters Are Keeping Busy During Lockdown

The ABI is warning people to be on their guard against scammers looking to cash in on the financial hardship that Coronavirus is causing for many families and firms. Fraudsters could offer bogus insurance products […]

News

GoCompare Warns on Phishing & Corona Related Online Scams

GoCompare is urging people to stay safe online as official statistics show a dramatic increase in phishing and online shopping scams, with cybercriminals looking to capitalise on coronavirus fears. According to Action Fraud’s figures for […]

News

Coronavirus Phishing Emails, Fake Apps & Websites On The Rise

Coronavirus is a golden opportunity for many cunning people of course, from price hikes on food and goods in high demand, looting, burglary and online scams, those with a criminal mind are working hard right […]

Technology

SMEs Are Easy Pickings for Cyber Criminals, Says GlobalData Report

Under one in four (22.4%) of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with cyber insurance report to be covered for human error, according to leading data and analytics company GlobalData’s 2019 UK Insurance Consumer Survey. Given […]

Insurance Brokers

Charities Need To Up Their Cyber Crime Game, Online Fraud Increasing

Charities in the UK are being too complacent about cyber attacks, data breaches and denial of service, says Ecclesiastical. Research carried out by the specialist insurer found the majority of charities (81%) believe they are […]

Insurance claims

IFB Warning on Fake Google Ads for Insurance Claims

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), alongside the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI), are warning the public to take caution when looking up their insurer’s […]