Surge in scams as fraudsters use AI to target people (opens original article in a new tab)

UK fraud cases increased significantly in 2025, with scammers using AI to manipulate victims through fake profiles and voice mimicry, leading to substantial financial losses and calls for stronger tech platform regulations.

• UK fraud cases surged to 4.1 million in 2025 with £1.3bn stolen
• Scammers use AI to mimic voices and create fake profiles for romance scams
• Banks warn fraud poses national security threat and call for tech platform accountability
• Investment and purchase scams rose sharply, with AI enabling larger scale fraud