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UK social media scam losses rise 400%
Published Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Updated October 5
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- Single-Source Coverage — 1 source
What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The total reported amount stolen via email and social media account hacking reached £6.3m in the 2025-26 financial year, compared with £1.2m in 2024-25, according to the Report Fraud service.
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Single-Source Coverage
- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the personal impact of account hacking on victims and the broader exploitation of trusted relationships by fraudsters.
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