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Fraud Soars: 41% of Crimes in England and Wales

3/15/2026

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Fraud accounts for 41% of all crimes in England and Wales.
In London, 40% of fraud victims and 60% of courier fraud occur there.
Officials from the City of London Police warn AI scams are rising and identify six priority fraud types affecting Londoners.
Rory Innes from The Cyber Helpline notes that basic scams devastate victims and criminals now require only a phone, email, and social media account to operate.

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Story summary

Fraud accounts for 41% of all crimes in England and Wales.
In London, 40% of fraud victims and 60% of courier fraud occur there.
Officials from the City of London Police warn AI scams are rising and identify six priority fraud types affecting Londoners.
Rory Innes from The Cyber Helpline notes that basic scams devastate victims and criminals now require only a phone, email, and social media account to operate.