Fraud types reported 2015-2018 statistic

This statistic shows the number of fraud cases that were reported to Cifas from 2015 to 2018 in the United Kingdom (UK) by type of fraud. In 2018, there were almost 322 thousand reported cases of fraud in the UK. Cases of identity fraud were the most common during the period and in 2018 accounted for over 189 thousand fraudulent crimes, or almost 59 percent of cases.

Number of fraudulent crimes reported to CIFAS in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015 to 2018, by type

Characteristic	Identity fraud*	Misuse of facility fraud**	Application fraud***	Facility takeover fraud****	False insurance claims*****	Asset conversion******
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Release date

2019

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2015 to 2018

Supplementary notes

* When a fraudster abuses personal data to impersonate an innocent party, or creates a fictitious identity, to open a new account or product.
** The misuse of an account, policy or product.
*** When an application for a product or service is made with material falsehoods, often using false supporting documents.
**** When a fraudster abuses personal data to hijack an existing account or product
***** False insurance claims occur when an insurance claim, or supporting documentation, contains material falsehoods.
****** The unlawful sale of an asset subject to a credit agreement.

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