'New risks' for debt managers
'New risks' for debt managers
- Monday, 27 April 2009The landscape of
UK debt management could be changing due to the recession and its impact on online fraud, it has been noted.
Neil Fisher, vice-president of global security solutions at information technology company Unisys, points out the economic issues some people are facing.
However, it could be
debt managers elsewhere in the country who face new threats as a result of this.
"A new wave of criminals, not traditionally driven to break the law, are coming forward," Mr Fisher says.
He adds that this is occurring "as opportunities to make money by legal means become fewer".
But this is leading to an increase in identity theft - which could impact on
UK debt management efforts should loans and credit cards be arranged fraudulently.
The latest instalment of the organisation's Security Index report notes that almost nine-tenths (88 per cent) of people now fear the theft of their bank account, credit or debit card details by fraudsters.
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