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07/06/2026

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05/06/2026

Scams

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03/06/2026

From Bedsalerts:

Report Fraud warning for online shoppers

Report Fraud is urging online shoppers to stay alert for unusual activity on their accounts following a rise in criminals gaining access to buy expensive goods.

Recent reporting highlights Argos as a key trend in this activity. Report Fraud has seen a significant increase in cases mentioning the retailer, reflecting how criminals are targeting well-known brands. Argos is actively working with authorities and its customers to identify suspicious activity and strengthen safeguards.

Criminals are using login details obtained from data breaches to gain unauthorised access to retailer accounts. This is possible due to the practice of reusing the same password across multiple online accounts. Once they have control of the account, criminals will place online orders and then collect the good in-person at a physical store. In some instances, the goods are paid for using payment details not connected to the victim of the compromised account.

These fraudulent orders are frequently fulfilled through ‘click and collect’, allowing offenders to retrieve goods in person.

In May, Report Fraud received 652 reports which mention Argos, a 323 per cent increase compared to April, when 154 reports mentioning the retailer were made. Since the start of 2026, there have been 1,175 reports mentioning the retailer, with May seeing the highest number to date.

Argos has been contacting customers who may have been affected and continues to work closely with partners and shoppers to help protect accounts and prevent further incidents.



Detective Chief Inspector Steven Kettle, Head of Crime Services at Report Fraud, said:

“Report Fraud urges anyone with online retail accounts to remain vigilant and be alert to any unusual or suspicious activity.

“It is essential to take appropriate steps to protect your accounts by following Report Fraud’s guidance. If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please report it to Report Fraud via reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.”



How can you protect yourself?

All shoppers with any retailer should take measures to protect their online account. Here is what you can do:

Reset passwords: if you noticed any unauthorised activity on an online account, you should change your password immediately. You should also do this for any accounts that use the same password. A good way to make sure your passwords are secure and strong is to combine 3 random words to create a unique password. You should opt for a passkey if you can.

Enable 2SV: whenever available, protect your online accounts by enabling 2-step verification (2SV).

Shopping online: if you decide to create an account for the store you’re buying from, don’t allow
them to store your bank details for future purchases.

If you have been a victim of fraud, you should tell Report Fraud by reporting it on the website at reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Report Fraud UK is the place to report, prevent, and learn about cyber crime & fraud

31/05/2026

Sad to see an increase in reported road accidents/injuries.

Numbers killed or seriously injured in crashes in Britain are the highest since 2018, Government statistics have revealed.

Yesterday (28 May), the Department for Transport released provisional 2025 road casualty statistics for Britain, showing that 4% more people were killed or seriously injured in crashes than in 2024.

While estimates put the number of people who died on Britain’s roads in 2025 at 1,556 – 3% fewer than in 2024 – those sustaining serious injuries increased by 4% from 27, 262 to 28,255 in that time.

In total, 29,911 people were killed or seriously injured in crashes in 2025, some 1,047 more than the previous year – an increase of 4%.

Read more at https://www.brake.org.uk/how-we-help/raising-awareness/our-current-projects/news-and-blogs/brake-responds-to-2025-provisional-road-casualty-statistics

27/05/2026

“When I lost all hope… I got my bike back!”

Another BikeRegister success story - turning theft into recovery and helping reunite a rider with their £2.5k bike.

Register your bike today to increase the chances of getting it back if it’s ever stolen: https://www.bikeregister.com/

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Advice on avoiding scams. So annoying that Facebook won't ban the ads reported to them by ripped off customers.

Faced with their slick imagery and touching back stories, it’s getting easier to be caught out by dodgy online shops

27/05/2026

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product). The FSA issues Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problem...

26/05/2026