Honest Joes driven to crime as UK fraud levels explode

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CIFAS figures show worrying rise in account misuse as all types of fraud grow in Q1

The level of UK fraud surged in 2012's opening quarter, including a worrying increase in offences perpetrated by previously scrupulous individuals and businesses. According to figures from fraud...

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