Overview

Join techUK for the launch of the techUK’s Anti-Fraud Report 2025: Technology’s Role in the fight against Online Fraud

Fraud is increasingly putting pressure on the UK’s digital and financial systems, and responses can often be fragmented. Our new report looks at how technology, government and law enforcement can work together to address this challenge, drawing on examples from across the tech sector.

This morning session will introduce the report’s findings and outline key points such as:

1. Building a connected and collaborative anti-fraud ecosystem

2. Innovating and investing to stay ahead of threats

3. Enabling resilience for consumers, victims and businesses

The event will open with a networking breakfast, followed by a keynote address and an expert panel discussion exploring industry expectations for the Government’s forthcoming Fraud Strategy. It will conclude with closing remarks and opportunity for some further informal networking.

Agenda

Thursday 13 November, 08:40-10:30, with breakfast provided at the beginning of the event

08:40 - Breakfast - Arrival & Networking

09:15 - Opening Remarks – Antony Walker, Deputy CEO, techUK

09:20 - Keynote - Nick Sharp, Deputy Director, NECC

09:35 - Panel Discussion - "How can industry collaborate better in the fight against fraud?"

• Chair: Helen Fairfax-Wall, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, Stop Scams

• Brian Webb, Chief Security Officer, Consumer (BT) and Chair of the CCSG, BT

• Alex West, Partner, Banking and payments fraud, PwC

• Phil Milton, Head of Economic Public Policy UK, Meta

• Rory Tanner, Head of UK Government Affairs, Revolut

10:25 - Closing Remarks - Samiah Anderson, Head of Digital Regulation, techUK

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About The Report

techUK’s Anti-Fraud Report 2025: Technology’s Role in the fight against Online Fraud sets out how fraud has become a systemic risk to the UK’s digital and financial infrastructure and highlights the practical steps industry and government can take together to strengthen defences.

Developed with input from techUK members, the report:

• Explores the scale and evolution of online fraud – $1 trillion stolen globally in 2024 partially due to the rise of  new cross-border crime groups.

• Showcases sector achievements – including case studies from platforms, telecoms, cybersecurity, and digital identity providers that illustrate how technology is detecting, blocking, and disrupting scams, and supporting enforcement.

• Presents three core recommendations – to build a connected and collaborative anti-fraud ecosystem; to innovate and invest so the UK stays ahead of emerging threats; and to enable resilience for consumers, victims, and businesses.

The report calls for a whole-system response that links law enforcement, government, regulators, and industry; promotes secure and timely data-sharing; and shifts focus from reacting after incidents to addressing vulnerabilities earlier in the attack chain.

By combining evidence, real-world examples, and a clear policy framework, it offers a shared roadmap for tackling online fraud and strengthening trust in the UK’s digital economy.