Metropolitan Police: AI-related fraud reports up 395%, losses reach £9.6 million
Metropolitan Police data show reports of AI-related fraud rose 395%, with losses of £9.6 million. The figures were published on 4 September 2026.
Who is affected and how
- banking professional
- Fraud detection rules need to be tuned to AI-based impersonation and convincing messages.
- retail customer
- An unexpected request to move money should be verified through an independent channel.
Sources
- Metropolitan Police: AI Fraud Reports Surge 395%, Losses Reach £9.6 Milliontechflowpost.com · Sep 4, 2026
- AI-Related Fraud Reports Surge 395% to 956 Cases, Losses Hit £9.6 Million in 2025/26 | Gate Newsgate.com · Sep 4, 2026
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