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Financial crime and fraud go through the roof during pandemic

Lockdowns and restrictions in movement in England and Wales saw a surge in online shopping which led to “substantial increases” in computer crimes, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Financial crime and fraud go through the roof during pandemic
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As a result, financial crime, fraud and hacking soared during the pandemic as criminals “took advantage of behavioural changes,” according to new figures.

Read more at City A.M.

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