
Fraud’s global toll rivals national economies, report finds
Financial fraud drained $485.6 billion from the global economy in 2023 – an amount so large, it would place fraud among the world’s top 35 economies if it were a country.

Financial fraud drained $485.6 billion from the global economy in 2023 – an amount so large, it would place fraud among the world’s top 35 economies if it were a country.

With over 40 warnings issued this year, the FSCA is urging the public to steer clear of investment offers on social media that promise unrealistic returns and falsely claim ties to trusted financial brands.

The National Consumer Commission has named an additional 20 businesses that took payments but disappeared without delivering.

From funeral policy breaches to crypto non-compliance and weak AML measures, the regulator’s latest report outlines its key priorities – with online harm topping the list.

Essential rules and insights to empower youngsters, ensuring they navigate the internet confidently and securely.