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UK Investment Scam Losses Reach £221.5 Million in 2025 Amid Social Media Fraud Concerns

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According to UK Finance data, investment scam losses in the United Kingdom reached £221.5 million in 2025, a 40% increase from the previous year, while total fraud losses neared £1.3 billion. Social media platforms are identified as the primary source of these scams. In response, Ofcom is consulting on measures to tackle fraudulent advertisements on social media, with its final position expected by mid-2027. The findings highlight the growing scale of investment fraud and the regulatory focus on online advertising as a key enabler.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 11/5/2026

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UK Social Media Investment Scam Losses Reach £221.5 Million in 2025
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    英国2025年投资诈骗受害者损失2.215亿英镑

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    UK Social Media Investment Scam Losses Reach £221.5 Million in 2025

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    UK investment scams cost victims £221.5 million in 2025, up 40% year-on-year, according to UK Finance. Wirex says social media scams were its most common fraud type in H1 2026, while Ofcom consults on rules to curb fraudulent online ads.

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