Number of WhatsApp scams has surged by more than 2000% in a year
WhatsApp scams are now the fastest growing form of impersonation fraud, according to new analysis by Lloyds Bank.
WhatsApp scams are now the fastest growing form of impersonation fraud, according to new analysis by Lloyds Bank.
The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer shows that overall business confidence dropped by one point to 39% as firms highlighted continuing concerns about the pandemic and rising costs.
Omicron stalled the growth of consumer-facing businesses in December, as manufacturers benefited from easing supply chain pressure, according to the Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker.
The pandemic has had a lasting impact on how businesses operate and for many the move to digital was not only key to their survival but opened up new markets and opportunities for growth.
Almost half (47%) of UK businesses said taking on new staff is their key ambition in the medium-term, according to new research to mark the 20th anniversary of the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer.
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