Fraud is now the most common crime in the UK, and the numbers are staggering. Last year alone, £1.17 billion was lost to scams, according to UK Finance. But what does this astronomical figure mean in real terms? We’ve broken it down to reveal the shocking scale of fraud and its impact on individuals and families nationwide.
56,959 people lose money to a scam every week
That’s enough to fill 670 London buses—or more than the entire capacity of the Etihad Stadium.
Each of these victims represents a story of loss and heartbreak, showing how widespread and devastating fraud has become in the UK.
£3,200,000 is lost daily to fraud
That’s roughly the value of a private jet disappearing every single day… or 4,114 iPhones!
Fraud doesn’t just impact victims emotionally; it creates a financial ripple effect that undermines personal savings and economic stability.
£133,562 is lost every hour
This could buy enough petrol to take you to the moon and back.
Imagine watching your hard-earned money vanish in the time it takes to go for a lunch break. For victims, this isn’t an abstract figure—it’s their life savings, gone in moments.
£2,226 is scammed every minute
That’s enough to take a family of four to Disneyland Paris or purchase a MacBook—every minute!
Fraud happens at such an alarming rate that every tick of the clock represents another victim, another loss, and another reason to stay vigilant.
One person is scammed every 10 seconds in the UK
That’s six people a minute, 360 people an hour and 8,640 people a day – and that’s not even including the partners and family members whose lives are also devastated by the loss!
Fraud doesn’t discriminate, and it strikes on a much larger scale than most people realise.
If you’ve been affected, you’re not alone. Don’t suffer in silence—reach out to CEL Solicitors and let our recovery experts fight to get your money back. Call 0333 242 7128 or fill out our quick form and our team will help you get your money back.
