00:00Criminals stealing money by hacking email and social media accounts have taken more than £6 million in a year.
00:08Data from Report Fraud shows that the total amount stolen reached £6.3 million in the 2025-2026 financial year,
00:17up from £1.2 million the year before.
00:21Scammers can impersonate victims to target friends and family, including by offering tickets for sold-out events.
00:28Police warn that one hacked account can lead to fraud through relationships.
00:33The losses may be higher because some victims do not report scams.
00:38Report Fraud says account hacking can leave victims locked out and worried about identity theft.
