British Broadcasting Corporation

watch One-Minute World News
News Front Page
Africa
Americas
Asia-Pacific
Europe
Middle East
South Asia
UK
Business
Health
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Programmes
Have Your Say
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites
Page last updated at 15:39 GMT, Saturday, 13 June 2009 16:39 UK

Sharp rise in 'takeover fraud'

Advertisement

The UK's fraud prevention service, Cifas, has warned that takeover fraud, where criminals obtain bank and credit card details, has risen by 75% in the last year.

Fake e-mails and websites are often used to trick people into revealing their account information and passwords.

Richard Scott looks at how fraudsters and hackers are using the web to facilitate their crimes.

READ MORE: Takeover fraud 'on the increase'

SEE ALSO

Story Tools

Editor's Choice

Rom Houben 'Coma' man conscious for years

Antarctica Nasa lasers measure Antarctic ice

Poster in Bermuda Bermuda ready for Queen's visit

Susan Boyle Susan Boyle mobbed in New York

Man reconnects electricity supply How Soweto's poor get free electricity
Skip to top

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific