It states, among other things, that victims of push payment scams should be reimbursed within five working days, up to a value of £85,000 but that banks and payment service providers must be told within 13 months of the date of the last payment being made.
This involves defrauding the state or using government systems to steal from individuals.
- Tax Identity Theft: A criminal uses your ID and income details to file a tax return in your name and claim a refund before you do.
- Grant/Benefit Fraud: Falsely claiming unemployment, disability, or social grants that the perpetrator is not entitled to.