Fraud has never been a police priority because, as one detective explained, it doesn't "bang, bleed or shout" like other crimes. It isn't sexy, is how some cops put it.
Why Britain's most common crime has been poorly investigated for decades
Fraud has been systematically deprioritized by British law enforcement due to its lack of immediate, visible harm compared to violent or property crimes, leading to decades of underinvestigation. This systemic neglect has emboldened fraudsters, resulting in a surge of financial losses exceeding £1.2 billion annually in the UK alone. Victims include individuals, businesses, and financial institutions, with recovery rates plummeting below 1%.