Fraud cases surged to unprecedented highs in 2025, with artificial
intelligence (AI) making it quicker and easier than ever for criminals
to steal our cash and personal data.
More than half of cases were identity fraud, in which an innocent
person's personal details are used to obtain services such as a bank
account, mobile phone contract, credit or insurance. Find out about the latest fraud threats and what you can do to stay safe in 2026
Source: Which? (17 Mar 2026)
