<ul><li>Identity fraud cases in the UK have surged to a record high of over 421,000, marking a 13% increase from the previous year.</li><li>Fraudscape 2025 report highlights a growing sophistication among fraudsters, with examples such as exploiting the Companies House system and claiming Universal Credit fraudulently.</li><li>Certain regions like Bedfordshire, Cleveland, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire, and Greater Manchester are disproportionately affected by identity theft cases.</li><li>Telecom sector faces a 76% rise in account takeover cases, with mobile phone accounts being prime targets; individuals over 61 account for 25% of identity fraud victims.</li></ul>

UK identity fraud cases surge to record high

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