Category: Fraud

A computer keyboard with an image of a house and a red exclamation mark above it

Redirected invoice scams down, but fraud remains ‘a national security threat’

15 June 2026

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Conveyancers suspected of dishonesty face action by regulators warns HMLR

28 May 2026

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They don’t hack in… they log in: Why cyber risk may still be under-estimated in conveyancing

28 May 2026

SRA is investigating £39.5m ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ at PM Law

22 April 2026

SRA confirms ‘potential fraud and missing client money’ at PM Law

17 February 2026

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‘Concerning divergence’ in property crime detection

17 February 2026

Fraud risk remains a constant in the property process

7 January 2026

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Vendor fraud: How conveyancers can detect and prevent one of the sector’s fastest growing scams

21 November 2025

A bag of money placed next to a magnifying glass

SRA ‘concerned by continued non-compliance’ with source of funds checks

10 November 2025

The letters AML on small wooden cubes placed on a clipboard next to a pen

SRA ‘proud of AML progress’ ahead of FCA handover, as annual report reveals a third of assessed firms were non-compliant

4 November 2025

PEXA launches fraud and conveyancing webinar series for Fraud Awareness Week

30 October 2025

a hooded figure in shadows sits in front of a computer screen

Invoice and mandate scams fall, but fraud remains ‘a major threat’

28 October 2025

SSB case reflects ‘deeper vulnerabilities’ in legal services with regulatory overhaul needed

21 October 2025

NCA and The Law Society target conveyancers with payment diversion fraud campaign

2 October 2025

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Analysis finds ‘hugely encouraging’ uptake of HMLR’s property fraud alerts, but most homes still not covered

2 October 2025

The word 'fraud' hovering above a laptop keyboard with a symbol of a lock

Law firms ‘among least prepared for new fraud regulations’

1 September 2025

‘Dishonest’ licensed conveyancer banned for forging signatures and misleading HMLR

28 July 2025

HMLR beat March 25 deadline for 95% submission turnaround within 12 months

21 July 2025

The evolving threat of identity fraud

16 June 2025

‘Misunderstood’ compliance teams facing greater pressures

10 June 2025

Mortgage fraud ‘going largely undetected’, with just 17 FCA investigations since 2018

27 May 2025

Fighting fraud in the digital age: What conveyancers need to know in 2025

22 May 2025

The word 'sanction' stamped in red on a white background

£4 million fine for ‘serious and intentional’ misuse of client funds

19 May 2025

A laptop with a holographic image of a house and a completed checklist floating above it

£50 billion in 20 years – with only 27p missing

8 May 2025

A small wooden balancing block with 'AML' and 'risk' stamped on small wooden blocks balanced on either side

ABS fined more than £25,000 for AML failings

13 January 2025

10 Tips to Prepare Your Clients for Remote ID Checks and Speed up Onboarding

12 January 2025

Cyber security tools for conveyancers from the experts

20 November 2024

LSB launches consultation into how regulators will oversee prevention and detection of economic crime

18 November 2024

“Sharp rise” in interventions prompts client account consultation

18 November 2024

Enhancing identity verification: How conveyancers can navigate the future UK housing boom

21 October 2024

Bank delays could put paid to simultaneous exchange and completion

15 October 2024

Watchdog will name firms under financial investigation

27 September 2024

Category: Fraud

Redirected invoice scams down, but fraud remains ‘a national security threat’

Conveyancers suspected of dishonesty face action by regulators warns HMLR

They don’t hack in… they log in: Why cyber risk may still be under-estimated in conveyancing

SRA is investigating £39.5m ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ at PM Law

SRA confirms ‘potential fraud and missing client money’ at PM Law

‘Concerning divergence’ in property crime detection

Fraud risk remains a constant in the property process

Vendor fraud: How conveyancers can detect and prevent one of the sector’s fastest growing scams

SRA ‘concerned by continued non-compliance’ with source of funds checks

SRA ‘proud of AML progress’ ahead of FCA handover, as annual report reveals a third of assessed firms were non-compliant

PEXA launches fraud and conveyancing webinar series for Fraud Awareness Week

Invoice and mandate scams fall, but fraud remains ‘a major threat’

SSB case reflects ‘deeper vulnerabilities’ in legal services with regulatory overhaul needed

NCA and The Law Society target conveyancers with payment diversion fraud campaign

Analysis finds ‘hugely encouraging’ uptake of HMLR’s property fraud alerts, but most homes still not covered

Law firms ‘among least prepared for new fraud regulations’

‘Dishonest’ licensed conveyancer banned for forging signatures and misleading HMLR

HMLR beat March 25 deadline for 95% submission turnaround within 12 months

The evolving threat of identity fraud

‘Misunderstood’ compliance teams facing greater pressures

Mortgage fraud ‘going largely undetected’, with just 17 FCA investigations since 2018

Fighting fraud in the digital age: What conveyancers need to know in 2025

£4 million fine for ‘serious and intentional’ misuse of client funds

£50 billion in 20 years – with only 27p missing

ABS fined more than £25,000 for AML failings

10 Tips to Prepare Your Clients for Remote ID Checks and Speed up Onboarding

Cyber security tools for conveyancers from the experts

LSB launches consultation into how regulators will oversee prevention and detection of economic crime

“Sharp rise” in interventions prompts client account consultation

Enhancing identity verification: How conveyancers can navigate the future UK housing boom

Bank delays could put paid to simultaneous exchange and completion

Watchdog will name firms under financial investigation

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