Ingram Associates Blogs
Rise in Crypto Currency Fraud
'Our fraud investigation team continue to be extremely busy but Ady managed to tear himself away from his computer for long enough to tell me that they are incredibly concerned by the rise in frauds centered around crypto currency. He said "Unfortunately we are seeing...
Will Brexit Help Counterfeiters in the Far East?
The issue of counterfeit products coming to the UK from the Far East is not a new one. We’ve shared details previously about how counterfeit products are adding to unemployment here in the UK, not to mention damaging brands, reputations and causing poor and sometimes...
Have The Number of Squatters Increased Over Lockdown?
There has been an evident rise in the number of squatters taking up residence in both unoccupied domestic and empty commercial properties since the beginning of the pandemic. This spike is due to many people being financially devastated by the Coronavirus pandemic...
Cases of Fraud are Increasing
If you follow the news, you’ll know that cases of fraud are increasing and the number of fraudulent activities reported has risen dramatically since the beginning of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Whilst the primary type of fraud that we see is digital fraud, there are other...
Are Counterfeit Products from the Far East Adding to Unemployment in The UK?
Research has shown time and time again that counterfeit goods coming to the UK from other countries, including the Far East, have a massive impact on the economy. Now, when unemployment levels are higher than normal, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are...
The Pandemic Is Giving Fraudsters More Opportunities for Scams
There has been a notable rise in scammers and fraudsters trying to take advantage of people since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year. Unfortunately, unscrupulous people endeavour to take advantage of the situation and are attempting to steal money and other items...
Why is the Pandemic causing Spikes in Breakups and Divorce?
Is the Pandemic the cause of the dramatic rise in the number of breakups and divorce since March? More Time Together The various lockdowns we have experienced have forced us all to spend an increased amount of time at home together. Previously, either one or both...