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UK Establishes Online Crime Centre to Disrupt Cyber-Fraud Operations

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The UK government has launched an Online Crime Centre as part of an expanded anti-fraud strategy. The centre will combine expertise from government, intelligence agencies, law enforcement, banks, mobile networks, and tech firms to disrupt cyber-criminal operations, including overseas scam compounds. The initiative aims to tackle a £14bn annual fraud issue by identifying and shutting down accounts, websites, and phone numbers used by fraudsters. The strategy also includes the use of AI to detect and stop suspicious bank fraud transfers and deploy 'scam-baiting chatbots' to gather intelligence and disrupt operations. Additionally, a new fraud victims charter will provide improved support and consistent advice for victims of cyber-fraud.

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  1. 09.03.2026 16:00 1 articles · 5h ago

    UK Launches Online Crime Centre to Disrupt Cyber-Fraud Operations

    The UK government has established an Online Crime Centre as part of an expanded anti-fraud strategy. The centre will combine expertise from government, intelligence agencies, law enforcement, banks, mobile networks, and tech firms to disrupt cyber-criminal operations, including overseas scam compounds. The initiative aims to tackle a £14bn annual fraud issue by identifying and shutting down accounts, websites, and phone numbers used by fraudsters. The strategy also includes the use of AI to detect and stop suspicious bank fraud transfers and deploy 'scam-baiting chatbots' to gather intelligence and disrupt operations. Additionally, a new fraud victims charter will provide improved support and consistent advice for victims of cyber-fraud.

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