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World · 6 September 2026

What UK-US action against scams means for your savings

What UK-US action against scams means for your savings

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The UK and US are working together to shut down scam centres that steal billions through investment and romance fraud. Officials from the Department of Justice and the National Crime Agency signed an agreement on Thursday to share information and conduct parallel investigations. The agreement aims to disable Chinese gangs running scam compounds, many of which are in Southeast Asia.

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