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Briefing
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- Fraud and Cybercrime – Official crime survey recorded 3.6 million fraud cases and 2 million cybercrime offenses from January to September 2016 in England and Wales, marking first time survey recorded said crimes
- Rise in Fraud Activity – Fraud is now most recorded crime, greater than traditional burglary and vehicle theft, which used to represent highest volume of offenses in area, with many fraud cases still undetected and not reported to police
- Lagging Capabilities – According to Sir Tom Winsor, Chief Inspector of Constabulary for England and Wales, police are striving to catch up in their capabilities to address fraud crimes
- Cybercrime Investment – Government is investing £1.9 billion ($2.4 billion) in cybersecurity over next five years
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