The £221 Million Scam Epidemic Hiding on Social Media
A scammer no longer needs to break into your bank account to steal your money. An investment advert on Instagram or a convincing WhatsApp message can be enough to persuade you to send it yourself. That shift is showing up in the UK’s fraud figures. Investment scams cost UK victims £221.5 million in 2025, up The post The £221 Million Scam Epidemic Hiding on Social Media appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Key Takeaways
- A scammer no longer needs to break into your bank account to steal your money.
- An investment advert on Instagram or a convincing WhatsApp message can be enough to persuade you to send it yourself.
- That shift is showing up in the UK’s fraud figures.
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