Recent studies from Mangopay’s global fraud detection solution, Nethone, highlight that the UK online platforms are frequently targeted by fraudulent activities. This issue of growing online fraud poses a significant challenge.
With an increase of 48% in fraud checks year-over-year within the country, and with millions of such checks being processed monthly, it’s clear that the threat is reaching unprecedented levels. Nethone reports that over 400 million fraud checks were conducted each month in 2025.
Among the sectors facing heightened risks are mobility, travel, fintech, and gaming platforms, with peaks in attacks coinciding with promotional events and holiday seasons.
Additional Insights from Mangopay’s Research
From January to July 2025, Nethone processed an average of 470 million inquiries per month, up significantly from just 300 million during the same period in 2024. The geographical focus on online fraud has led platforms based in the UK and other hubs like France, Germany, and Spain to become more vulnerable.
While travel and mobility platforms experience increased risk during summer holidays, fintech services see surges in specific months of the year. Gaming platforms, however, follow a similar pattern, often facing targeted attacks during promotional periods.
Fraud now operates as an ongoing challenge rather than a seasonal one, adding substantial pressure to European platform operations. The most prevalent forms remain refund abuse and promo fraud, placing a strain on retailers who are burdened with higher costs and greater risks in their online ventures.
About Mangopay
Established in 2013, Mangopay offers payment infrastructure tailored for complex organizations. Through its programmable wallet solutions, it helps platforms enhance control over payments, facilitate automated payouts, and ensure secure transactions.
Mangopay serves more than 250 million end users and processes over EUR 130 billion in transactions annually. Its dedicated fraud detection and prevention solution, Nethone, utilizes AI to provide comprehensive analysis and precise risk assessments for merchants and fintech companies.
