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Press releases associated with Card Watch are listed below. Read each release by clicking on the headline or date.

28 / 04 / 2010
  Special police unit marks its 8th anniversary
  The Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) – the unique bank-sponsored police squad - today announced details of its latest fraud savings, which showed that its work to target organised fraud gangs led to estimated savings of £24.5 million in 2009. Publication of this latest figure coincides with the 8th anniversary of the Unit, which was set up on 29 April 2002.
10 / 03 / 2010
  NEW CARD AND BANKING FRAUD FIGURES PUBLISHED
  - Fraud on debit and credit cards fell by more than a quarter in 2009 to £440.3m
- Counterfeit card fraud (skimming and cloning) fell by over a half
- Online banking fraud losses rose by 14% to £59.7m
- Cheque fraud fell 29% from £41.9m to £29.8m
12 / 01 / 2010
  Number of internet users now banking online exceeds 50% for the first time ever
  With the continuing increase in the popularity of banking ‘remotely’ - either online or over the phone - Financial Fraud Action UK has published an updated security advice guide - Advice for phone and online banking users.

Download: ADVICE FOR PHONE & ONLINE BANKING (PDF 241KB - 6p)


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March 2010 New Card & Banking Fraud Figures - click here to see the release     
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