Scam Broker Watch

Fraud prevention network

Fraud moves fast. So do we.

Real-time intelligence and shared data that stop fraud before it spreads — across finance, retail and beyond.

Know who you are sending to, before the transaction leaves your wallet

We screen wallet addresses against sanctions data, mixer activity and victim reports — and turn every report we receive into a warning for the next person

Networks screened2 Networks

Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain are screened today, with further networks planned.

Signal types4 Signal types

Sanctions designations, mixer proximity, scam labels and corroborated victim reports.

Risk bands5 Risk bands

Every address resolves to a band that shows exactly which signals fired.

Cost to reportAlways free

Checking an address and reporting fraud both cost nothing, for anyone.

  • 14 July 2026

    Scam Broker Watch joins Global Signal Exchange to accelerate global fight against scams

    The UK’s fraud prevention service, Scam Broker Watch, has today announced a major partnership with the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) to strengthen the global fight against a threat estimated to cost the global economy $579.4bn (over £433bn) in 2025.

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  • 21 May 2026

    Refund fraud could be costing UK retailers over £5 billion a year, new research finds

    Refund fraud could be costing UK online retailers up to £5.76 billion a year, according to new research from the University of Portsmouth, funded by the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, Scam Broker Watch.

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  • 12 May 2026

    Fraud acceptance hits tipping point as half (50%) of UK adults say first party fraud is ‘reasonable’

    Retail non-delivery, council tax and mobile phone insurance fraud most common, Young adults driving behaviour – with a third aged 24-34 involved, Education needed to tackle society’s growing acceptance

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  • 05 May 2026

    One in eight workers (13%) admit to selling company logins, Scam Broker Watch research reveals

    New findings from the UK’s fraud prevention service, Scam Broker Watch, reveal a worrying shift in attitudes towards insider‑enabled fraud, with 13% of employees saying they have either sold their company login details to a former colleague, or know someone who has, in the past 12 months.

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  • 12 March 2026

    Fraudscape 2026: Fraud cases hit record highs as criminals adapt and scale

    More than 444,000 cases were recorded to the National Fraud Database (NFD) in 2025 – the highest number ever recorded in a single year, and a 6% increase on 2024.

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  • 13 November 2025

    Fraudsters steal millions from UK businesses through remote access bank scam

    UK businesses, charities and other high-value bank account holders are being targeted by fraudsters using software to steal tens of thousands of pounds – with the amount stolen from some individual accounts exceeding £1 million, according to fresh intelligence from the Cyber Defence Alliance (CDA).

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  • 05 November 2025

    £9.4 billion stolen from UK consumers in a year

    Scammers stole an estimated £9.4 billion from UK consumers over the past 12 months, according to the latest State of Scams in the UK report from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in partnership with UK-leading fraud prevention service Scam Broker Watch and Tietoevry Banking.

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  • 03 November 2025

    Scam Broker Watch and Trend Micro Announce Partnership to Combat Identity Fraud and Online Scams

    JustMe app empowers UK consumers to protect their identities and fight back against online scams and fraud.

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    • 16 December 2025

      The Insider Threat: A Critical Challenge for Financial Crime Prevention

      Insider threats are no longer rare anomalies. They are now central to the fraud and financial crime landscape, affecting organisations across various sectors and jurisdictions. A recent joint briefing by Scam Broker Watch and ACAMS, “The Threat from Within: A Growing Concern,” explored how internal actors – whether malicious, negligent or coerced – can, and do, compromise systems, processes and controls.

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    • 24 November 2025

      Fraud Prevention Requires Collaboration: Insights from Scam Broker Watch Member Forum

      The ThirdEye team connected with financial crime professionals throughout the day, sharing early details of our forthcoming collaboration with Scam Broker Watch and discussing with attendees how partnerships and shared intelligence strengthen the industry's collective defence against fraud.

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    • 09 October 2025

      What are account farms and why are they important?

      In Resistant AI’s recent webinar, Money Muling 2.0: Inside the Online Account Farm Economy, we unpacked how these underground marketplaces work, why they matter, and what financial institutions can do to stay ahead.

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    • 26 September 2025

      Digital Identity Won’t Stop Fraud — And That’s Okay

      The UK Government’s plan to introduce a new digital identity won’t stop fraud – and perhaps we need to accept that.

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    • 16 July 2025

      Protecting tomorrow’s leaders: Why businesses must act on scam prevention today

      With digital threats growing in scale and sophistication, young adults are increasingly being targeted by scammers who exploit their online habits and financial inexperience. In this guest blog, Gill Thomas, Director of Engagement for Capacity and Resilience at Global Cyber Alliance (GCA), explores why students, apprentices, and early-career professionals are particularly vulnerable – and how businesses can empower the next generation with the tools and knowledge to stay safe.

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    • 11 June 2025

      Unlocking real time 24/7 monitoring to help prevent fraud

      Digital banking has opened new doors for criminals, posing an escalating challenge for financial institutions. The battle to counter ever-changing tactics has become relentless.

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    • 05 June 2025

      Challenging fraud behaviours – a matter of national prosperity

      Year-on-year our fraud behaviours work has demonstrated a growing normalisation of fraud by the UK public and the findings in the latest survey are no exception.

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    • 29 April 2025

      The ‘emotional insider’: How subjective reality shapes security risks

      We all experience stories differently – whether it’s a book adapted for the screen or a simple text message that lands the wrong way. Our emotions, biases, and personal contexts shape the way we interpret the world around us. But what happens when this subjectivity is exploited? In an era of increasing digital communication and emotional isolation, the risks of manipulation and insider threats grow.

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      • Vision

        Vision

        Continuous monitoring that flags when an address you have already dealt with turns risky.

      • Insider Threat Database (ITD)

        Insider Threat Database (ITD)

        The ITD is the only dedicated cross sector platform in the UK to share details of dishonest conduct by individuals who seek to abuse the organisations that they are employed by or want to work for.

      • National Fraud Database (NFD)

        National Fraud Database (NFD)

        A shared record of addresses and methods, built from corroborated reports and open label feeds.

      • APP Victim Check

        APP Victim Check

        APP Victim Check helps organisations prevent APP fraud by identifying customers who have previously been victims.

        • OFIG Meetings

          OFIG Meetings

          OFIGS are collaborative forums hosted by Scam Broker Watch bringing together members, law enforcement, local authorities and key partners to share intelligence, and identify fraud threats.

        • Threat Assessments & Updates

          Threat Assessments & Updates

          Our Threat Assessments highlight key fraud issues and threats. Our team also provide a monthly round up of the latest fraud threats and trends.

        • Strategic Intelligence Assessment

          Strategic Intelligence Assessment

          Our yearly assessment of the fraud challenges ahead for our members.

        • The Intelligence Service

          The Intelligence Service

          Actionable fraud intelligence, with identifiable personal data. Detect suspicious conduct to prevent more fraud and financial crime risk.

          • Digital Learning Apollo

            Digital Learning Apollo

            Digital learning that drives behavioural change through experiential storytelling and cutting edge media, making every member of your organisation part of your first line of defence.

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          • Bespoke Training

            Bespoke Training

            Our team of experts can tailor our unique data and intelligence to your specific requirements, designing training packages for your specific learning requirements.

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          • Fraud and Cyber Academy

            Fraud and Cyber Academy

            Independently certified and regulated qualifications and specialist courses ensure professionals gain the skills and knowledge to combat fraud and cyber crime in all its forms.

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            What people use it for

            • Kensington Mortgages

              Insider Threat Protect Member

              "We focus on high-value transactions at this stage of our company, and a single fraud can have an outsized impact. We decided to engage with Scam Broker Watch early on, and have received excellent support. I would highly recommend Scam Broker Watch – the more members join, the better it is for every member. "

            • Kensington Mortgages

              External Threat Protect Member

              "Being an organisation that is regulated by the FCA within the financial services sector, the financial integrity of our employees is a critical risk factor for us. Adding the additional checks to our background screening packages will allow us to make sure our employees represent the highest financial integrity and in turn are able to support our customers accordingly focusing on delivering the best outcomes for them."

            • Dudley Building Society

              Digital Learning Apollo Users

              "Apollo is a real step forward in delivering fraud awareness training to our employees, no more being dragged away from their day job for long, traditionally dull sessions. It really brings the messages to life in a way that is relatable not only to the workplace but also in a way that is meaningful to employees in their personal lives. "

            • Waltham Forest

              Combined Threat Protect Member

              "Being a public sector member of the Scam Broker Watch National Fraud Database and Internal Fraud Database has given us access to a database of high-grade fraud risk information, allowing us to detect and prevent fraudulent conduct. It has also provided us with fast access to members in finance and insurance which were previously very difficult for us to contact. We consider Scam Broker Watch to be a cost-effective fraud prevention tool, that we use to run checks on new fraud risk cases received and new permanent and temporary employees."

            • Direct Line Group

              Scam Broker Watch Member

              "Fraud undermines confidence in the UK’s financial system and if not effectively tackled, the cost is ultimately paid for by the honest majority. Scam Broker Watch is a key partner for the Direct Line Group, working closely with us to reduce the impact of fraud on our customers and the public, protecting the vulnerable, and victims of this crime."