Surge in scams as criminals use AI to target people
Fraud cases in the UK have surged to record levels, with criminals increasingly utilizing AI to conduct sophisticated scams, including romance fraud. Banking authorities are calling for stricter platform security to combat this growing national security threat.
Why it matters
The rise of AI-enabled financial crime represents a major challenge for consumer protection and digital security infrastructure.
Image source, Getty Images By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Published 15 June 2026, 00:25 BST Cases of fraud in the UK have surged with criminals using AI to manipulate people and even marrying victims of romance scams to steal more money.
The article reports on industry data and expert warnings regarding a public safety issue.
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