Money laundering fraudster fooled victims over ‘dream properties’
A fraudster who fooled victims by convincing them that they were purchasing dream homes has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Crimestoppers & the Safe Buyer Scheme launch Home Buyers Safety Campaign to Consumers
Crimestoppers, the independent crime-fighting charity, has launched its national consumer fraud awareness campaign in partnership with the Safe Buyer Scheme.
What does the Risk Outlook mean for your firm?
Released earlier this week, the SRA’s Risk Outlook provides a comprehensive insight into the key risks that conveyancers are exposed to – namely posed by fraudsters.
Majority of businesses not prepared for GDPR
New research has indicated that over 60% of businesses have not fully prepared for the implementation of the GDPR.
Rise in cyber insurance as cyber attacks increase
Recent research has indicated a sharp increase in the number of law firms being the target of scammers during the past year.
New Risk Outlook: Are you up to date?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have today (25/07/17) released their new Risk Outlook for 2017/18.
Public and law firm money at risk as regulator reports cyber theft at peak levels
There has been a record number of reports of cyber thefts from law firms reported in the first quarter of this year, with house moves the main target, according to a report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Summer months mean potential rise in fraud
A potential rise in fraud over the summer has led to buy-to-let landlords and homeowners being warned to take precautionary measures.
Are home movers ‘sitting ducks’ for Friday afternoon fraud?
If you’ve ever heard the saying ‘sitting ducks’, you’ll know we’re referring to easy targets. Unfortunately, this rings true for the majority of home movers, as new findings show that a staggering 83% are ‘cyber blind’ to the risks posed by Friday afternoon fraudsters.
HMLR warn about fraud risk
HM Land Registry has recently issued a reminder on key fraud advice.
Cyber threat to firms at all-time high
A leading industry expert has highlight the growing threat of high-level cyber attacks for professional firms.
Is financial pressure causing solicitors to become fraudulent?
New research has suggested that half of lawyers are under financial pressure and are having to borrow money in order to cover their basic financial needs.
Fighting Fraud and how technology can help…
With the 26th June AML deadline just days away, Stephen Murray, Business Development Director at PSG looks at the risk of fraud in the conveyancing industry.
2017 is the year for Anti-Money Laundering to triumph in the UK… Transparency is key
With the rise of digital money laundering, the risk of a business getting caught up in such operations has never been higher.
Assets worth £600k seized from mortgage fraudsters
£600,000 worth of assets linked to mortgage fraud and wine have been seized by the National Crime Agency.
11 years for fraudster who tricked victims to sign over title deeds
A fraudster who persuaded homeowners to sign over their properties has been sentenced to eleven years in prison.
Conveyancing fraud: No room for complacency
Fraudulent activity within the conveyancing sector has recently been highlighted in a radio programme by the BBC.
Invitation to Free Webinar on Fraud Roundup!
Pali, in conjunction with Lawyer Checker, would like to invite you to join our free Webinar on Fraud Roundup.
New edition of Pi magazine: property fraud
Howden have recently published the latest edition of Pi magazine which includes a focus on Property Fraud and guidance on how to respond to a file request from a client. Simply click the image below to access Pi magazine May 2017 edition. This article was submitted to be published by Howden UK Group Ltd. as […]
Are you updated on the SRA Risk Outlook updates and the 4MLD?
For fraudsters, conveyancing is a prime target. With transactions involving thousands of pounds and correspondence often occurring online, it’s no wonder that it’s the most popular area of legal practice for criminals to take advantage of.
