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Tag: Fraud

Could you spot a scam HMRC letter or email

March 14, 2022

By Staff writer

Get expert crucial guidance on how to identify a fake HMRC letter saving you from big losses.

Reforms to Companies House to clamp down on fraud

September 18, 2020

By Praseeda Nair

The UK’s register of company information will be reformed to clamp down on fraud and money laundering, the government has announced today.

The most common tactics used by fraudsters to scam small businesses

May 4, 2020

By Uday Tank

Content expert, Uday Tank outlines the six most common methods fraudsters use to scam the UK’s SMEs.

Business owners must wise up to the new digital fraud threat

March 18, 2019

By Charlie Mullins

As fraudsters try to perpetuate crimes from the comfort of their bedroom, SMEs must ensure they don’t leave the digital front door open for criminals to charge their way through.

Impersonation fraud: Signs you may be a victim and low-cost methods to stop it

September 6, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

Impersonation fraud is an increasingly effective form of digital crime and SMEs can prevent it for free.

Which data leak outcome is worse: Reputational damage or a regulator’s fine

August 20, 2018

By Staff writer

ASG Technologies’ Jesse Canada explores the reputational damage that a data leak can cause and the ways bosses can protect their brands.

The great university swindle: A Westminster/ Whitehall production

July 31, 2018

By The City Grump

The much trumpeted university student fees and loans concoction is bringing on a scandal of biblical proportions. It embraces fraudulent government accounting, a debased admissions system and an army of disillusioned and over indebted graduates. The good news is the City Grump has a modest proposal.

Bosses will keep losing millions unless they take action on financial crime

June 6, 2018

By Staff writer

Syedur Rahman of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli, talks about why companies will keep losing millions to financial crime unless action is taken.

If left unchecked, cyber criminals will squeeze the life out of small firms

April 30, 2018

By Charlie Mullins

Criminals come in many guises, but it appears that they are increasingly swapping a crowbar and a swag bag for a laptop and smartphone.

Sol Campbell finds business ownership a natural fit after football career

April 25, 2018

By Fred Heritage

Former England defender Sol Campbell has said he’s found business ownership to be a natural next-step following his illustrious football career.

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