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UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls
Security & Fraud // August 02, 2024

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls to people in 107 countries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

UK Crime Agency, Banks Cooperate to Identify Organized Crime
Security & Fraud // July 26, 2024

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and seven U.K. banks are working together to identify and take action against organized crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Report: Revolut Probed Over Transactions From Suspicious Accounts
Regulation // October 01, 2023

England’s financial regulator is reportedly examining whether Revolut permitted transactions involving suspicious accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

UK Crime Agency Calls for Tougher Crypto Regulations
Cryptocurrency // March 15, 2022

The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has called for more regulation on cryptocurrency protocols that let digital asset traders mask their transactions, according to published reports Tuesday (March 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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French and UK Authorities Arrest Suspects in 2 Separate Ransomware Cases

July 11, 2025
Five people have been arrested in Europe in two separate, unrelated cases related to ransomware, Ars Technica reported Thursday (July 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

UK’s National Crime Agency Shuts Down Platform Enabling Scam Calls

August 02, 2024
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) reported Thursday (Aug. 1) that it shut down a platform that was used to make 1.8 million scam calls to people in 107 countries....

UK Crime Agency, Banks Cooperate to Identify Organized Crime

July 26, 2024
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and seven U.K. banks are working together to identify and take action against organized crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Report: Revolut Probed Over Transactions From Suspicious Accounts

October 01, 2023
England’s financial regulator is reportedly examining whether Revolut permitted transactions involving suspicious accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...