{"id":7,"date":"2022-10-14T10:02:24","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:35:38","slug":"7-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7\" class=\"elementor elementor-7\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cdd8e01 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cdd8e01\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e7e13fb\" data-id=\"e7e13fb\" 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1536w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/NIFF-Event-All-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a8fbe2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a8fbe2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a601065\" data-id=\"a601065\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4760c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4760c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Combating Online Fraud in Northern Ireland: From Conversation to Action<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-172356a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"172356a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e54595\" data-id=\"5e54595\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcecb60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcecb60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">On Thursday 26 March 2026, the Northern Ireland Fraud Forum brought together leaders from across the public, private and community sectors to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing society today: online fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">This was not a passive event. With delegates seated in cabaret-style groups, the focus was firmly on collaboration. Through a structured breakout session, participants explored three critical themes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Protecting the most vulnerable in our communities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Transforming fraud reporting into a meaningful tool<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Addressing the growing insider threat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">What emerged was both encouraging and sobering. There is no shortage of commitment or ideas across Northern Ireland. But there is a growing recognition that current approaches, while well-intentioned, are often fragmented, overly generic, and lacking in visible impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Delegate responses were collected and have been collated. This report captures the key insights from the discussions and sets out practical, achievable actions tailored to Northern Ireland.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Beyond Awareness to Real Behaviour Change<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Fraud is not hitting all parts of society equally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Older people are increasingly targeted by account takeover scams, while younger people remain disproportionately exposed to money mule recruitment, often via social media. Yet despite this, traditional awareness campaigns are failing to change behaviour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The message from delegates was clear: we need to stop telling people what not to do, and start showing them what actually happens and why it matters to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Key Insights<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Messaging must be real, local and relatable, not abstract<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Fear-based approaches can backfire, reinforcing shame and reducing reporting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Northern Ireland\u2019s community infrastructure, our schools, churches, credit unions and voluntary groups, is a major untapped strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Fraud prevention must be intergenerational, not siloed by age group<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">What Needs to Change<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Fraud prevention needs to be embedded into everyday life, not delivered as a one-off campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Practical Actions for Northern Ireland<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Leverage schools and youth organisations to equip younger people to educate parents and grandparents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Expand community-based programmes such as those delivered by AdviceNI and ScamwiseNI, using real Northern Ireland case studies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Introduce \u201cin-the-moment\u201d interventions at key risk points such as banking transactions, retail payments, and account changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Integrate fraud awareness into financial education and community wellbeing programmes, particularly those addressing loneliness and vulnerability<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Encourage all financial services organisations to move toward default multi-factor authentication (MFA) across services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The opportunity here is simple but powerful: make fraud prevention part of everyday conversation, not an occasional warning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Fraud Reporting: From Frustration to Functionality<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">If there was one area where frustration was most evident, it was fraud reporting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Too many victims feel that reporting fraud leads nowhere. Too many organisations operate in silos and too often, the system appears opaque, slow, and disconnected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The result: people stop reporting and fraudsters benefit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Key Insights<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Reporting is widely perceived as a \u201cblack hole\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Victims are often passed between organisations with no clear ownership<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">There is little or no feedback on outcomes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Cross-border complexity between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland adds further confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">There was also a lack of awareness and confidence in the newly introduced Report Fraud platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">What Needs to Change<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Fraud reporting must become:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Simple to access<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Clear in ownership<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Visible in outcomes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Without this, public trust will continue to erode.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Practical Actions for Northern Ireland<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Establish a single, recognisable \u201cfront door\u201d for fraud reporting in Northern Ireland, aligned and integrated to but distinct from national services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Ensure every report generates basic feedback including acknowledgement, status updates, and outcomes where possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Publish regular, visible results such as arrests, disruptions, and recoveries ir order to reinforce public confidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Develop a shared data model across PSNI, financial institutions, telecoms providers and online platforms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Introduce a simple reporting mechanism (e.g. app or portal) to forward scam texts, emails and websites<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Strengthen cross-border collaboration with An Garda S\u00edoch\u00e1na to reflect the realities of fraud operations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The principle is straightforward: if reporting doesn\u2019t lead to action, or at least visible progress, people will disengage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Insider Threat: A Risk Hiding in Plain Sight<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">While external fraud often dominates headlines, the risk from within organisations is growing and is frequently underestimated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Delegates recognised that insider threat is no longer a niche issue. It is a mainstream risk, driven by cost of living pressure, remote working, and increasingly sophisticated methods of infiltration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Key Insights<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Controls are often strong at recruitment but weaken over time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Behavioural warning signs are not consistently recognised or acted upon<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Hybrid working has introduced new vulnerabilities around access and data handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Cultural barriers still discourage staff from raising concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">What Needs to Change<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Organisations must move from a static compliance model to a dynamic risk management approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Practical Actions for Northern Ireland<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Treat insider threat as a board-level risk, particularly across the public and third sectors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Introduce periodic re-screening for employees in sensitive roles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Strengthen core controls:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Segregation of duties<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Access monitoring<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Data flow management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Multi-factor authentication for privileged access<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Foster a \u201cno blame, no shame\u201d culture to encourage early reporting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Use independent audits or third-party reviews to challenge internal processes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Explore the creation of a Northern Ireland cross-sector insider threat forum, enabling shared intelligence and best practice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The reality is uncomfortable but clear: insider threat is not rare and ignoring it does not make it go away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #474992;\">A Collective Opportunity for Northern Ireland<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Across all three themes, a consistent message emerged:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The challenge is not a lack of effort<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The challenge is lack of coordination, visibility and trust<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Northern Ireland is uniquely positioned to address this. Its scale, strong networks, and tradition of partnership provide an opportunity to do something different, something more joined-up, more human, and ultimately more effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Five Calls to Action<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">From the discussions, five clear priorities stand out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Make fraud prevention local and relatable by embedding it within communities, not just campaigns<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Create a trusted, single-entry point for reporting in Northern Ireland that\u2019s simple, visible, and accountable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Close the feedback loop for victims to ensure reporting leads to outcomes people can see<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Elevate insider threat to a strategic risk with continuous monitoring and strong governance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Build a cross-sector fraud partnership for Northern Ireland enabling data sharing, joint action and collective impact<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #474992;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">The event demonstrated that Northern Ireland has both the insight and the willingness to tackle fraud more effectively. The next step is not more discussion.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #474992;\">It is coordinated action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #474992;\">If we can connect the strengths already present across our organisations and communities, Northern Ireland has the potential to become a model for how fraud can be prevented, detected and disrupted not just across the UK, but internationally.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b419af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b419af\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c7df9e\" 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data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7145a4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7145a4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"456\">On <strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"147\">26th March 2026<\/strong>, we\u2019ll be gathering at <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"202\">The Merchant Hotel, Belfast<\/strong> for a focused, practical masterclass on <strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"289\">Combating Online Fraud in Northern Ireland<\/strong>. Registration opens at <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"323\">9:00am<\/strong>, with the programme kicking off at <strong data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"375\">9:30am sharp<\/strong>, and we\u2019ll wrap up by <strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"409\">11:30am<\/strong> \u2014 concise, purposeful, and worth your morning.<\/p><p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"871\">We\u2019re delighted to confirm a senior speaker from\u00a0<strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"522\">Danske Bank<\/strong>, offering insight from the frontline of financial crime prevention. We\u2019re also delighted to announce that we\u2019ll be joined by Ruth McAlister, a renown forensic investigator with several years experience in tracking down international online fraudsters and cyber criminals, and Ronan Convery from the Consumer Council NI who provide advice advocate on your behalf here in Northern Ireland.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"871\">We\u2019ll also hear from our Chairman, Bill McCluggage, who will be providing details on current online fraud activities, the recently launched <strong>Report Fraud<\/strong>\u00a0service that replaces Action Fraud and the new\u00a0<strong>UK Government Fraud Strategy 2026-2029<\/strong>\u00a0from a Northern Ireland perspective.<\/p><p data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"871\">A further additional speaker is currently being confirmed, ensuring a well-rounded and relevant discussion alongside the opportunity to network with peers.<\/p><p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1100\">Guiding the morning will be\u00a0<strong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"918\">Linda McAuley<\/strong>, former BBC Radio Ulster presenter of\u00a0<em data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"973\">On Your Behalf<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 a familiar voice to many and a champion for consumer protection. Expect straight talking, informed discussion, and no fluff.<\/p><p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1386\">This won\u2019t just be a \u201csit and listen\u201d event. We\u2019ll be running an interactive breakout session where delegates will work together to generate practical ideas on how Northern Ireland can better prevent, detect and respond to online fraud. Real issues. Real collaboration. Real outcomes.<\/p><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1648\">Whether you\u2019re from the private sector, public services, the voluntary and community sector \u2014 or simply someone who cares about protecting people and businesses from fraud \u2014 this session is for you. Online fraud affects us all, and tackling it takes all of us.<\/p><p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1754\">The NI Fraud Forum has received funding for the event from the Asset Recovery Community Scheme and is <strong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1681\">free to attend<\/strong>, but places are limited.\u00a0<\/p><p>Tickets can be secured via our Eventbrite page at<span style=\"color: #008000;\"><b>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/Ut36e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/Ut36e<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1789\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Join us and be part of the solution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329772d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"329772d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NIFF-Logo-2-1024x171.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1807\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NIFF-Logo-2-1024x171.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NIFF-Logo-2-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NIFF-Logo-2-768x129.png 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NIFF-Logo-2.png 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0f88174 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0f88174\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5d9f17\" data-id=\"d5d9f17\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40570d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40570d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Register To Attend Here:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6898cfb\" data-id=\"6898cfb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67592c6 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"67592c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/combating-online-fraud-in-northern-ireland-tickets-1983999883058?aff=oddtdtcreator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Eventbrite Ticket - 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But what is even more worrying is <em>how<\/em> these crimes are now being carried out.<\/p><p>Romance fraud is no longer only about fabricated emergencies, sudden medical crises or desperate pleas for money. The fraudsters have changed the script and it\u2019s working.<\/p><h2>From \u201clove story\u201d to \u201cinvestment opportunity\u201d<\/h2><p>Recent warnings from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/business\/money\/nationwide-building-society-women-emergency-investment-isolation-b1270506.html\">Nationwide Building Society<\/a><\/strong> show a clear shift in criminal tactics. Increasingly, offenders are presenting themselves not just as romantic partners, but as successful investors or insiders with access to \u201cexclusive\u201d financial opportunities.<\/p><p>Victims are groomed emotionally first \u2013 and then encouraged to move money into fake trading platforms, cryptocurrency schemes or supposed high-return investments.<\/p><p>This pattern has also been highlighted by researchers at <strong>Aston University<\/strong>, where <strong>Rasha Kassem<\/strong> explains that criminals are now exploiting <em>aspiration, authority bias and fear of missing out (FOMO)<\/em> rather than relying purely on emotional distress.<\/p><p>In short: victims are being tempted with easy profits and led to believe they are <em>investing<\/em> \u2014 not being defrauded.<\/p><p>Romance Scammers Are Changing Tactics<\/p><h2>Who is being targeted?<\/h2><p>Older adults remain the group most affected, but the profile of victims is widening.<\/p><p>Younger people are increasingly being approached through polished social media accounts, professional-looking messaging apps and slick online platforms that appear to show real-time trading activity.<\/p><p>Women, in particular, continue to experience higher average losses per case, and the emotional manipulation involved often means victims stay engaged far longer than in more traditional scams.<\/p><p>The result is deeper financial harm and far greater personal distress.<\/p><h2>Why this matters for Northern Ireland<\/h2><p>The PSNI warning reflects a trend already being seen across the UK. However, in a relatively small population such as Northern Ireland, the financial impact and personal consequences are felt disproportionately.<\/p><p>Romance fraud is also one of the hardest crimes to report. Shame, embarrassment and emotional attachment to the offender frequently delay victims from seeking help, sometimes until life-changing sums have been lost.<\/p><p>That silence is exactly what the criminals rely on.<\/p><h2>Warning signs everyone should know<\/h2><p>The Northern Ireland Fraud Forum strongly encourages people to pause and reflect if:<\/p><ul><li><strong>someone you have only met online quickly introduces investment or trading opportunities<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>you are asked to move conversations away from mainstream platforms<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>you are shown dashboards or trading screens you cannot independently verify<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>you are pressured to act quickly because an \u201copportunity\u201d will disappear<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>you are encouraged to keep the investment secret from friends or family<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Romance scammers now blend emotional reassurance with financial persuasion. It is this combination that makes the fraud so powerful.<\/p><h2>What you should do<\/h2><p>If you believe you \u2014 or someone close to you \u2014 may be involved in a romance or investment-led scam:<\/p><ul><li><strong>stop sending money immediately<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>do not continue engaging with the individual<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>speak to your bank straight away<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>report the incident to the PSNI<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>Most importantly, talk to someone you trust. A second opinion is often the single strongest defence.<\/p><p>At the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/\">Northern Ireland Fraud Forum<\/a><\/strong>, we continue to work with law enforcement, financial institutions and community partners to raise awareness of these evolving threats. If you\u2019d like to learn more about cyber crime and fraud please visit https:\/\/www.reportfraud.police.uk\/collection\/a-z-fraud\/<\/p><p><strong>Romance scams have changed. Fraud awareness must change faster.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b19d5c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b19d5c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-594e50d\" data-id=\"594e50d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5a8df2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c5a8df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fraud-2026-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1767\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fraud-2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fraud-2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fraud-2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Fraud-2026.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e1b1a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e1b1a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2207c07\" data-id=\"2207c07\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c159ef8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c159ef8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Facing the Fraud Frontier in 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5dc2418 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5dc2418\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-93c1749\" data-id=\"93c1749\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0987e98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0987e98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 9.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">As January 2026 progresses, the fraud landscape looks less like yesterday\u2019s organised crime and more like a tech-empowered adversary playing a fast-moving game of chess. Fraud is no longer mainly about clicking a link in a phishing email. It has industrialised into complex, AI-driven schemes where synthetic identities, deepfakes and multi-step social engineering are now standard tools of the trade. According to recent identity fraud research, the sophisticated end of fraud attempts has surged sharply with advanced attacks growing around 180% year-on-year, even as overall identity fraud volumes have stabilised.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 9.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Closer to home, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fraudscape.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cifas data<\/strong><\/a> paints a vivid picture of fraud\u2019s scale in the UK and Ireland. Identity fraud remains the dominant category of recorded risk, with hundreds of thousands of cases filed in recent reporting periods. AI is turbo-charging criminals\u2019 ability to forge identities and exploit victims in sectors from insurance to telecoms and beyond.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 9.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Against this backdrop, the launch of <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoflondon.police.uk\/news\/city-of-london\/news\/2026\/january\/report-fraud-launches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Report Fraud<\/a><\/b> by the City of London Police represents a genuinely significant shift. For too long, victims have felt lost in a maze of confusing reporting routes, lack of visibility and lack of action. Report Fraud gives the public and businesses a single, modern front door to report fraud and cybercrime, backed by a national triage and intelligence platform designed to get every report working for the next investigation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 9.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">This isn\u2019t just tech for tech\u2019s sake: it\u2019s about putting victims first, bringing clarity to frustrated reporters, and turning disparate data into actionable intelligence. That\u2019s exactly the kind of momentum the counter-fraud community needs as criminals up their game.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 9.0pt 0cm;\"><span style=\"font-size: 15.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;\">Yes, the threat is real and evolving fast. But with collaboration, innovation and services like Report Fraud taking shape in 2026, and finally tools are being built that have been long needed and, crucially, doing so with victims at the heart of the process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0af8936 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0af8936\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cd0083\" data-id=\"7cd0083\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6de8f5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6de8f5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"762\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Happy-New-Year-2026.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1762\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Happy-New-Year-2026.jpg 762w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Happy-New-Year-2026-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c95466 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c95466\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e238e2\" data-id=\"5e238e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893985f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"893985f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2025: A Year of Rising Fraud in the UK and Ireland<\/strong><\/h2><p>As we wrap up 2025, the year has been marked by a continued rise of trends in fraud across the UK and Ireland. The latest <em>Fraudscape<\/em> report from Cifas shows that fraud isn\u2019t just persisting \u2014 it\u2019s evolving, accelerating, and fraudsters are exploiting the very technologies and systems that make our digital lives possible. With criminals innovating faster than ever, individuals and organisations alike need to understand what\u2019s driving the surge and how to fight back.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fraud in the Digital Age<\/strong><\/h3><p>Fraud in 2025 is becoming increasingly digital at its core. The vast majority of fraud cases now involve online channels and technology-enabled tactics. From identity theft and account takeovers to AI-assisted synthetic identities, digital transformation has boosted convenience \u2014 and given fraudsters new tools to scale their attacks.<\/p><p>Artificial Intelligence, in particular, is a double-edged sword. While legitimate organisations use AI to detect and block scams, fraudsters are themselves using generative tools to fabricate convincing fake IDs, spoof communications, and automate attacks at scale. These aren\u2019t your typical \u201cNigerian prince\u201d schemes anymore; we\u2019re talking sophisticated social engineering and algorithm-driven impersonation.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Eye-Opening Stats<\/strong><\/h3><p>The numbers from 2024 (the latest full year of data) paint a stark picture:<\/p><ul><li>A record 421,000+ fraud cases were logged to the National Fraud Database \u2014 a 13% year-on-year increase and the highest on record.<\/li><li>Identity fraud dominated, accounting for nearly 60% of all cases.<\/li><li>Account takeover fraud surged by 76%, with telecoms and online retail heavily targeted.<\/li><li>Unauthorised SIM swaps skyrocketed by 1,055%, exposing vulnerabilities in mobile-linked authentication.<\/li><li>Middle-aged and older adults, particularly those over 61, remained prime targets for many schemes.<\/li><\/ul><p>These are not just numbers \u2014 these statistics represent damage to real people, emotional stress, real and often life-changing financial loss, and real reputational damage.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What the Experts Are Saying<\/strong><\/h3><p>Fraud experts describe 2025 as a year where \u201cthe basics are no longer enough.\u201d Traditional defences like static passwords or simple verification are being outpaced by adaptive, automated threats. Furthermore, experts have repeatedly warned that fraud tactics are getting more sophisticated and cross-sector collaboration is critical.<\/p><p>Professionals also highlight a troubling social trend: a growing acceptance of fraud-related behaviour, especially in workplace and first-party contexts. New research indicates an unsettling proportion of workers view certain fraud-adjacent actions as justifiable, signalling cultural weak spots that criminals can exploit.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What\u2019s Driving the Surge in Fraud<\/strong><\/h3><p>Behind the rising figures are several clear drivers:<\/p><ul><li>Economic and cost-of-living pressures: Strain on households and businesses can make fraudulent shortcuts look tempting \u2014 and make people more vulnerable to scams.<\/li><li>Technological complexity: Fraud rings are using automated tools, AI, and social engineering at scale, making detection harder and increasing impact.<\/li><li>Data exposure and digital footprints: More online services mean more personal data floating around \u2014 a feast for fraudsters.<\/li><li>Cultural shifts: Increasing tolerance of deceptive behaviour, especially among younger demographics in the workplace, highlights the need for stronger ethical and educational frameworks.<\/li><\/ul><p>All of these create fertile ground for fraud to flourish unless countered with informed strategies and resilient systems.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fighting Back Against Fraud \u2014 How You Can Protect Yourself<\/strong><\/h3><p>So what <em>can<\/em> individuals and organisations do? Here are practical, no-nonsense steps that matter in 2025:<\/p><h4><strong>Watch Your Digital Footprint<\/strong><br \/>Regularly audit your online accounts. Reduce the number of places your personal data lives \u2014 fewer accounts, less exposure.<\/h4><h4><strong>Double-Down on Authentication<\/strong><br \/>Move beyond SMS-based verification where possible. Use authenticator apps or hardware tokens. Criminals have mastered SIM swaps \u2014 don\u2019t hand them the keys.<\/h4><h4><strong>Educate and Train Continuously<\/strong><br \/>For organisations: embed fraud awareness into training programmes, not just once a year but as part of ongoing culture. For individuals: learn common scam patterns and share warnings with family and friends.<\/h4><h4><strong>Monitor Accounts Actively<\/strong><br \/>Set up alerts and review statements frequently. Prompt action stops losses before they balloon.<\/h4><h4><strong>Think Critically, Act Sceptically<\/strong><br \/>If something looks too good, or too urgent, <strong><em>pause<\/em>.<\/strong> Fraudsters love urgency and fear. Slow down and verify first.<\/h4><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Looking Ahead to 2026<\/strong><\/h3><p>As we head into 2026, fraud will undoubtedly continue to evolve. Machine learning and AI will proliferate, both as tools for protection and weapons for fraudsters. Organisations and individuals who invest in smarter defences, continuous education, and robust identity verification will be better placed to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p><p>But here\u2019s the good news: awareness is rising, and so is collaboration. Cross-sector intelligence sharing, more sophisticated detection tools, and greater public understanding can turn the tide. The fraud landscape won\u2019t retreat on its own, but with informed, decisive action, we can make 2026 a year of stronger defences, not just stronger criminals.<\/p><p>Stay vigilant \u2014 and let\u2019s fight fraud together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f93e27 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f93e27\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b29cf64\" data-id=\"b29cf64\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e6fd87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e6fd87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Christmas Cheer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cfff95a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cfff95a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-70d6a41\" data-id=\"70d6a41\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ded406c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ded406c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1714\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons2.jpg 523w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons2-300x256.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f5e34cf\" data-id=\"f5e34cf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bec862 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3bec862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1715\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons3.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons3-300x248.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-98fb973\" data-id=\"98fb973\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-386324a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"386324a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1716\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons4.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Cons4-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94a5e3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94a5e3f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d6ff80\" data-id=\"2d6ff80\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1769607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1769607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"197\">Christmas Cheer for Criminals: Stay One Step Ahead of Seasonal Scams<\/h3><p data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"386\">The festive season should be about goodwill, not hard lessons. Unfortunately, Christmas is peak time for fraudsters, who know wallets are open, inboxes are busy and people are distracted.<\/p><p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"665\"><strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"692\">Online shopping fraud <\/strong>Christmas is a classic time when scams rise sharply. Criminals create convincing fake websites and social media adverts offering \u201ctoo good to miss\u201d deals. If the price looks unreal, it usually is. Stick to trusted retailers and check website addresses carefully.<\/p><p data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"665\">One of the biggest growth areas is <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"452\">delivery and parcel scams<\/strong>. Fake texts or emails claim a package is delayed or needs a small fee to be released. Click the link and you may hand over card details or personal information. <strong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"665\">If you\u2019re not expecting a parcel, don\u2019t engage.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1166\"><strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"947\">Impersonation scams<\/strong> spike at Christmas, with fraudsters posing as banks, retailers or even charities. They rely on urgency and emotion. A genuine organisation will never pressure you into immediate action or ask for full security details.<\/p><p data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1307\">Finally, <strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1220\">gift card and payment redirection scams<\/strong> target both individuals and businesses, often using spoofed emails or hacked accounts.<\/p><p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1508\">To stay safe: slow down, verify before you click, never share one-time passcodes, and talk to family members\u2014especially older relatives\u2014about common scam tactics. A cautious Christmas is a safer one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9997039\" data-id=\"9997039\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0b1b3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"e0b1b3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=qvXwmpvo67Y&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60ed718 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60ed718\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-684db62\" data-id=\"684db62\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d8ebad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d8ebad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CoLP-Report-Fraud-1024x394.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1751\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CoLP-Report-Fraud-1024x394.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CoLP-Report-Fraud-300x115.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CoLP-Report-Fraud-768x295.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CoLP-Report-Fraud.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-da5bc68 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"da5bc68\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18b411d\" data-id=\"18b411d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184ce3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"184ce3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>From Thursday 4 December 2025, anyone needing to report cyber crime or fraud will be directed to our new Report Fraud service.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Report Fraud has replaced Action Fraud, for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People affected by cyber crime or fraud in Scotland should continue to call Police Scotland using the 101 telephone number.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Anyone searching for how to report cyber crime or fraud, or trying to use Action Fraud, will, from 4 December 2025, be redirected to the new service, which can be reached directly online at reportfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>The new service will be subject to a full public launch in January 2026.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Report Fraud will provide:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>A clear and simple reporting process to tell the police about cyber crime and fraud<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Guidance on what to report and how that information is used<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Further support information for victims<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>The go live of Report Fraud marks the beginning of our new service to improve the national response and, most significantly, the development of a more comprehensive intelligence picture of cyber crime and fraud affecting people and businesses and will result in a faster response from law enforcement agencies.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>To understand more or to report cyber crime or fraud, you can now visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reportfraud.police.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CSam.Voss%40cityoflondon.police.uk%7C9c1f9895826e4ee9016108de2e7f081f%7C9386af3d781b4bad85597170be76bad9%7C0%7C0%7C638999321214373409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rb0f5qzgd0mUl89%2Fz35Dz2hTAYdx5GtKz%2FTf5atrL4g%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-gtm-link=\"offsite\">www.reportfraud.police.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-308fef8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"308fef8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-480c26f\" data-id=\"480c26f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e30260 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e30260\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Report-Fraud-1024x614.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1752\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Report-Fraud-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Report-Fraud-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Report-Fraud-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Report-Fraud-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Report-Fraud.jpg 1567w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-651cf4d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"651cf4d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15551fe\" data-id=\"15551fe\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df8cddc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"df8cddc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ae109a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6ae109a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-02b8220\" data-id=\"02b8220\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7117d63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7117d63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phishing-Alert-1-768x595.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1632\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phishing-Alert-1-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phishing-Alert-1-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phishing-Alert-1-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phishing-Alert-1-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Phishing-Alert-1.jpg 1586w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9e4973d\" data-id=\"9e4973d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad8d3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ad8d3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>PSNI warns Northern Ireland businesses to be on their guard against phishing<\/h1><p>There have been recent reports by a number of local businesses, particularly those in the legal sector, of phishing attacks.<\/p><p>The warning specifically focuses on looking out for phishing emails sent by criminals using a compromised known contact. The emails include a shared file that can be accessed via a &#8216;Secure Portal&#8217;. If you weren&#8217;t expecting a shared file then beware.<\/p><p>Don&#8217;t be fooled and read more details at:\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psni.police.uk\/latest-news\/detectives-police-services-cyber-crime-centre-are-asking-northern-ireland-businesses-be\">https:\/\/www.psni.police.uk\/latest-news\/detectives-police-services-cyber-crime-centre-are-asking-northern-ireland-businesses-be<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4d67b3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4d67b3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 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elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0356f38\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e75c323\" data-id=\"e75c323\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21e0a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a21e0a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Avoid Holiday Scams: Stay Safe This Christmas!<\/strong><\/p><p>The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, and connection \u2013 but it\u2019s also a prime opportunity for fraudsters. As you shop for gifts, donate to charities, and plan festive activities, staying vigilant can help protect your hard-earned money and personal information.<\/p><p>Here are key tips to avoid scams this Christmas:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Shop Smart Online<\/strong><br \/>Stick to reputable websites and avoid clicking on suspicious links in emails or ads. Check website URLs carefully\u2014fraudsters often create fake sites with similar names to trusted brands. Look for &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; and a padlock symbol in the address bar for secure transactions.<\/li><li><strong>Beware of Too-Good-To-Be-True Deals<\/strong><br \/>Scammers lure victims with deals that seem irresistible. If an offer seems unrealistically cheap, it\u2019s likely a trap. Research sellers thoroughly, especially on marketplaces or social media.<\/li><li><strong>Verify Charities<\/strong><br \/>The season of giving inspires generosity, but fake charities are common. Check you are actually donating to the registered charity not to a scammer. If you want to donate, it\u2019s best to avoid donating through social media \u2013 go to the charity\u2019s web site. Avoid sharing personal or financial details over the phone or via unsolicited emails.<\/li><li><strong>Protect Your Accounts<\/strong><br \/>Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your accounts, use strong passwords, and monitor your bank statements for unusual activity.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>And if you think you&#8217;ve fallen for a scam and given away any of your personal financial information, call your bank straight away.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>This Christmas, enjoy peace of mind by staying cautious and informed. Protect yourself and spread awareness to help others stay scam-free!<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3851322 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3851322\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-835ea2c\" data-id=\"835ea2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c40337 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2c40337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34df340 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34df340\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4e84a9\" data-id=\"c4e84a9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7460ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7460ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Previous Events<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1df38e4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1df38e4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ee3629\" data-id=\"2ee3629\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a56b8d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a56b8d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NI Fraud Forum Masterclass - Wednesday 24th September 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d706e4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d706e4b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eed8df3\" data-id=\"eed8df3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34ea7ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34ea7ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NIFF-Masterclass-24-Sep-25-768x403.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1593\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NIFF-Masterclass-24-Sep-25-768x403.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NIFF-Masterclass-24-Sep-25-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NIFF-Masterclass-24-Sep-25-1024x538.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NIFF-Masterclass-24-Sep-25-1536x806.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/NIFF-Masterclass-24-Sep-25.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-14b0718 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"14b0718\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-64e3d89\" data-id=\"64e3d89\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c8c47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1c8c47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join us to discover details about Payment Diversion Fraud &#8211; know where your payments are headed &#8211; and how to keep them safe.<\/p><p>Payment Diversion Fraud is one of the most insidious and damaging threats facing businesses today. Also known as \u201cmandate fraud\u201d or \u201cinvoice redirection,\u201d it is a calculated cybercrime that manipulates trust, exploits routine processes, and drains organisations of often substantial sums of money.<\/p><p>Northern Ireland businesses are not invulnerable. Businesses of all sizes and across all sectors can fall victim. A single successful attack can destabilise cash flow, derail projects, and, in some cases, threaten the very survival of a company. Fraudsters are highly organised, sophisticated, and relentless in targeting finance teams, suppliers, and customers alike.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e928501\" data-id=\"e928501\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d33441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d33441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>Start time: 08:30am with a light breakfast courtesy of Pinsent Masons<\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>Finish: 10:30am<\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>Where: Pinsent Masons Offices &#8211; 1 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3LP<\/strong><\/h3><h1>Free to attend but places are limited so please sign up soon<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70a651e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70a651e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9589e55\" data-id=\"9589e55\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7aed75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7aed75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NI Fraud Forum Masterclass - Tuesday 27th May 2025 <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-03b1dcb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"03b1dcb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24c759e\" data-id=\"24c759e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f338503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f338503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fraud-Landscape-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-1525\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fraud-Landscape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fraud-Landscape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fraud-Landscape-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fraud-Landscape-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Fraud-Landscape.jpg 1548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8253068 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8253068\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ec240ab\" data-id=\"ec240ab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a01b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a01b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>Join us for an in-depth exploration of the current fraud landscape in relation to Third-Party Risk within Northern Ireland and across the UK. This Masterclass offers an invaluable opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field, engage with industry peers, and enhance your understanding of strategies to combat fraud effectively. Ideal for professionals across various sectors, including finance, compliance, risk management, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the fraud landscape.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb36238\" data-id=\"cb36238\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ceb384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ceb384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>Start time: 08:30am with a light breakfast courtesy of PWC<\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>Finish: 10:30am<\/strong><\/h3><h3><strong>Where: PWC Offices &#8211; 20 Wellington Place, Belfast BT1 6GE<\/strong><\/h3><h1>Free to attend<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e898bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e898bb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6bb415c\" data-id=\"6bb415c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-324dd95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"324dd95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Minister for Justice Naomi Long MLA - Keynote Speaker - NI Fraud Forum Conference 2024<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f3cc120 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f3cc120\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e50086a\" data-id=\"e50086a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cd156b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5cd156b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-NIFF-2024-Naomi-Long-1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1302\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-NIFF-2024-Naomi-Long-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-NIFF-2024-Naomi-Long-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-NIFF-2024-Naomi-Long-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-NIFF-2024-Naomi-Long-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-NIFF-2024-Naomi-Long-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6565e8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6565e8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dce1c4d\" data-id=\"dce1c4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea43e44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea43e44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Minister of Justice, Naomi Long MLA said:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u201cDespite ongoing awareness campaigns, members of the public continue to be tricked by so-called scammers. PSNI figures show that in the 2023\/24 financial year there were 3,815 reports made to Action Fraud about fraud in NI. This resulted in \u00a316 million worth of reported losses \u2013 23% of these were in relation to online shopping and auctions frauds.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u201cAs Justice Minister, I work closely with UK Government Ministers to consider legislation that would benefit Northern Ireland. I also plan to bring forward new bespoke legislation, in the Assembly, to prosecute those involved in criminal conduct linked to serious organised crime in the new Justice Bill.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">\u201cHowever, we know that legislative measures alone will not solve the problem and that we all have a role to play. We will continue to work closely with partners such as the PSNI, the Organised Crime Taskforce, the Executive\u2019s Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime, Scamwise, Crimestoppers and Policing and Community Safety Partnerships who provide a huge amount of advice on preventing and reporting cyber-crimes, and on work to tackle fraud and scams.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e7e257 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9e7e257\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e92190\" data-id=\"5e92190\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711ee76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gallery\" data-id=\"711ee76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;gallery_layout&quot;:&quot;grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:4,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:10,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;link_to&quot;:&quot;file&quot;,&quot;aspect_ratio&quot;:&quot;3:2&quot;,&quot;overlay_background&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;content_hover_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-gallery__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"e-gallery-item elementor-gallery-item elementor-animated-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nifraudforum.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/0-NIFF-2024-scaled.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"711ee76\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"0 - 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