# Action Fraud

Type: government agency

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/action-fraud-government-agency
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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### £20M Lost: Martin Lewis Weeps as AI Deepfakes Fuel Organized Cyber Fraud
2026-07-04 14:53:36 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Cybercriminals using AI-generated deepfakes to impersonate Martin Lewis stole over £20 million in 2024, exposing the escalating threat of synthetic media in social engineering attacks and prompting his emotional admission that he is 'losing' the fight.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/martin-lewis-deepfake-scams-cyber-threat

### South Wales Police Issue Urgent Warning Over Rising Cryptocurrency Scams
2026-02-26 00:39:17 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

South Wales Police have issued a formal alert to cryptocurrency holders following a surge in sophisticated digital asset scams targeting residents in the region. The warning highlights the evolving tactics used by fraudsters to exploit the growing adoption of digital currencies and bypass traditional security measures.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/south-wales-police-crypto-scam-warning

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