Rebecca Craig

Authorised Push Payment Fraud (APPs)

I have advised many individuals on the next steps following an authorised push payment fraud and have assisted with both tracing funds and making complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Advised investors into a private company in relation to fraudulent misrepresentation in share valuation resulting in a successful outcome after a 9-day trial.

Obtained an order tracing money into the defendant’s residential property to ensure recovery of the loss.

Freezing Injunctions

Have successfully dealt with incoming freezing injunctions as well as making successful freezing injunctions against assets.

Investment Fraud

Dealt with an investment fraud for German clients including investigative applications to establish where the funds had been expended, a freezing order and subsequent order from the court for the entirety of the funds.

Engaged lateral thinking to circumvent the obvious insolvency of the company receiving the investment, and instead enforcing against the assets of the director orchestrating the fraud.

Employee Fraud

Represented a small company that fell victim to employee fraud and successfully pursued them resulting in sale of property for reimbursement of funds.

Disputes with banks

Obtained the removal of a CIFAS marker that was unfairly placed against a client damaging his ability to undertake his business activities and day to day banking.

Assisted a business client with the release of funds from a bank that had frozen their current bank account and retained funds.

Investigations

I have advised on numerous successful cases of obtaining freezing injunctions over assets (domestically and internationally) and obtaining disclosure orders (Norwich Pharmacal and Non-Party Disclosure / Bankers Book Evidence Act Orders) from third parties to proceedings to aid investigations (for example, obtaining bank account statements of third parties suspected of committing fraud)

Cyber Fraud

I have a particular interest in anything cyber fraud related such as the hacking of emails, crypto currency and digital exchange concerns.  I have successfully assisted clients with the recovery of funds.

Director’s Misfeasance

I have extensive experience in cases of director misfeasance, I have worked to hold directors accountable for breaches of their statutory duties. This includes advising on legal remedies, pursuing recovery actions, and providing strategic guidance to protect stakeholders’ interests.

Breach of Fiduciary Duties

Specialising in cases of fiduciary duty breaches, I have supported clients in uncovering misconduct, rectifying financial harm, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. My approach combines thorough investigation and pragmatic solutions to uphold corporate governance

VAT Fraud

Represented companies who were being investigated by HMRC in particular in relation to VAT and MTIC fraud and the Ablessio and Kittel Principle

• Authorised Push Payment Fraud (APPs)
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Applying for and responding to Freezing Injunctions
• Norwich Pharmacal Orders
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Employee Fraud
• Disputes with banks
• Investment Fraud
• Employee Fraud
• Procurement Fraud
• Cyber Fraud
• Fraudulent Misrepresentation
• Director’s Misfeasance
• Breach of Fiduciary Duties
• VAT Fraud

• ICA Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention (ICA stands for international compliance association).
• University of Birmingham StreetLaw CSR Project – Working with the University of Birmingham Rebecca supports students, helping them develop their knowledge of how the law operates in the real world, and delivering insight on some of the most topical and growing fraud crimes. The project involved creating and delivering interactive legal education to local schools and other community groups to help them understand the law and raise awareness of their legal rights and responsibilities.
• Rebecca Craig was shortlisted by The Law Society for the 2023 Legal Hero Award. Rebecca stood out from hundreds of applicants across England and Wales for the lasting and tangible impact she has made in authorised push payment fraud cases, supporting victims who have had their lives turned upside down.
• Featured on the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List for commitment to pro bono work over the past year

• The Times: Shopping disasters, car hire troubles and mis-selling: here’s how to make a consumer complaint.
• Birmingham Live: Students warned they risk 14 years in prison as more becoming ‘money mules’ for criminal gangs.
• DailyMail: How to fight for a fraud refund: Our step-by-step guide to recouping your losses if you fall victim to scammers.