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Investment fraud reports surge 37%, with £991m lost in 2025
Reports of investment fraud have risen by 37% in the UK, with total losses reaching £991 million in 2025. The National Crime Agency is highlighting the warning signs as average losses now exceed £25,000, damaging victims' confidence in legitimate investments.
3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Fraud & Cybercrime · City of London
FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over unauthorised activity
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched High Court proceedings against Hunter Jones, a property investment firm run by social media influencer Reece Mennie. The FCA is seeking to prevent the company from conducting regulated activities without authorisation and to compel it to return money to investors.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 45