Context
The question follows recent trends and the government's planned new strategy to address fraud.
Question
What recent assessment she has made of trends in the incidence of fraud. The Member notes that fraud was decreasing under the previous government but increased dramatically over the past year, raising concerns about displaced fraud through channels not covered by the Online Safety Act 2023.
Answer from The Minister for Security (Dan Jarvis)
Fraud is the most commonly experienced crime, accounting for over 43% of all offences recorded by the crime survey for England and Wales. The government will publish a new strategy to protect consumers and businesses later this year and introduce measures in the Crime and Policing Bill, such as a ban on SIM farms. Tackling fraud requires collaboration between law enforcement, industry, and Government Departments; urging tech and social media companies to take stronger action against consumer fraud.
Not addressed: Details of what will be included in the new fraud plan to address displaced fraud through advertising on websites not covered by the Online Safety Act 2023 were not provided.
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