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How much does fraud cost the UK?
Fraud, like the fabricated claim in this story, costs the UK economy billions of pounds every year. This includes everything from benefit fraud to sophisticated financial scams. These losses impact public services and can lead to higher taxes or reduced funding for essential programmes.
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