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  • Conveyancing Email Fraud: Who Bears the Loss?

    Updated October 2026: This article was originally published in November 2016 following a Financial Ombudsman decision concerning money diverted during a conveyancing transaction. It has been updated to reflect subsequent developments in authorised push payment fraud, bank liability, reimbursement protection and conveyancing risk management. A homebuyer receives an email that appears to come from their…

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  • Does a Friday Fraud start with a Spoof Sale Memorandum ?

    Conveyancing fraud is on the rise and the consequences for victims are devastating and often life-changing. It is a major concern for law firms and PI Insurers alike.   New figures show that the rewards for the gangs are potentially huge, with each successful scam worth on average more than £112,000. It is believed that…

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