UK NCA and NatWest Warn of Rising Invoice Fraud Threats
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The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and NatWest Bank have issued a joint warning about the growing threat of invoice fraud, which costs businesses millions annually. Fraudsters use social engineering to impersonate suppliers or redirect payments to their accounts. In September 2025, 83 reported cases resulted in an average loss of £47,000 per victim, totaling nearly £4 million. The campaign advises businesses to verify payment details and avoid urgent transfers. The NCA and NatWest emphasize the severe impact of invoice fraud on businesses, potentially leading to financial collapse. They urge adopting a 'Check, Verify, Never' approach to prevent fraudulent transactions.
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30.01.2026 13:10 1 articles · 23h ago
NCA and NatWest Launch Joint Campaign Against Invoice Fraud
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and NatWest Bank have issued a joint warning about the rising threat of invoice fraud. The campaign advises businesses to verify payment details and avoid urgent transfers to prevent fraudulent transactions. In September 2025, 83 reported cases resulted in nearly £4 million in losses, with an average loss of £47,000 per victim. The 'Check, Verify, Never' approach is recommended to mitigate the risk of invoice fraud.
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- National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.01.2026 13:10
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Invoice fraud involves impersonating suppliers or intercepting emails to redirect payments.
First reported: 30.01.2026 13:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.01.2026 13:10
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In September 2025, 83 reported cases of invoice fraud resulted in nearly £4 million in losses.
First reported: 30.01.2026 13:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.01.2026 13:10
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The average loss per victim in September 2025 was £47,000.
First reported: 30.01.2026 13:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.01.2026 13:10
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The NCA and NatWest recommend verifying payment details and avoiding urgent transfers.
First reported: 30.01.2026 13:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.01.2026 13:10
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The campaign advises checking for changes in invoice details and calling suppliers on previously used phone numbers.
First reported: 30.01.2026 13:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- National Crime Agency and NatWest Issue Joint Warning Over Invoice Fraud Threat — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.01.2026 13:10