UK INVESTMENT SCAMS UP BY OVER A THIRD IN 5 YEARS

International Adviser reported on 15^th August that reports of investment fraud have been steadily increasing in the UK since 2013, a freedom of information (FOI) request has revealed.  The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) showed 6,908 cases reported in 2013, compared to 9,398 reports in 2018, a 36% increase over the 5 years.

https://international-adviser.com/uk-investment-scams-up-by-over-a-third-in-five-years

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