UK Cybercrime Journal: H1 2026 Social Media Fraud Trends

What Happened HMRC Issues Warning to TikTok Users On 4 June 2026, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) uncovered a suspected £153 million tax fraud scam involving TikTok. The scheme allegedly involved individuals posting advertisements on the TikTok, enticing users to hand over sensitive tax information, including business VAT registration details or personal self-assessment credentials for a financial…