Fraud

A serial thief who is currently serving more than four years in prison has been convicted of further offences and told she will be deported.

Brazen pickpocket steals purse from diner's coat in Costa Coffee

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Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

Photo issued by the Crown Prosecution Services (CPS) of Aftab Baig, 47, from Glasgow, who has been jailed for four years at Leeds Crown Court for conning Leeds City Council out of £710k in Covid business grants.

Scot who scammed council for £710,000 Covid grant jailed

Social media and telecoms firms have been urged to go ‘faster and further’ to prevent fraud.

'Tech and telecoms companies must do more on fraud' says minister

Fraud Minister Lord Hanson has advice for how to avoid rental fraud, as causes of the scam are on the rise.

'Three words could stop you from falling victim to rental fraud' By The Newsroom

Megan Searle, former fraud investigator and product owner at Altia

Former fraud investigator unveils how Scots can avoid falling victim to cryptocu...

Aberdeen City Council has said it expects to recover all the funds, meaning taxpayers will not be out of pocket. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

How Scottish council worker stole £1.1 million undetected for 17 years

A cybersecurity expert has revealed four items you should immediately remove from your phone

Four things you should immediately remove from your phone

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Can you go to jail for using a ‘dodgy’ firestick?

A person looks at their bank card and mobile phone. PIC: Alamy/PA

How to identify scam phone calls - what to watch for

Don’t get caught out by scams in 2024.

The 10 fastest growing scams targeting Brits in 2024

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

Research has shown that Gen Z are more at risk of ticketing scams, and that it's not just a financial toll many victims suffer from.

Explainer Silent Crime: study reveals Gen Z more at risk of ticketing scams

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

Millions of Brits could be the targets of voice cloning scams

How to spot scam that uses your loved one's voice to steal from you

With Sabrina Carpenter tickets in hot demand, what helpful tips by an expert can help you avoid losing money and, even worse - losing out seeing Carpenter on her UK tour?

Explainer Avoiding being scammed for tickets with these 7 online safety tips

Phishing scams to watch for this summer. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)

Tourists warned to watch for these cyber scams this summer

Warning over new ransomware scam

‘Threatening’ new scam sees victims bombarded with calls

Quishing is the new scam you need to look out for.

Pub-goers warned to watch for new 'quishing' scam this summer

Main entrance to the High Court in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh University fraudster found guilty of multi-million scam

Scots dodge financial scenarios as 31% struggle with everyday maths problems

Scots dodge financial scenarios as 31% struggle with everyday maths

‘Push payment fraud’ works by tricking you in to either transferring large amounts of money or handing over your bank details to scammers pretending to be from your bank or an official organisation like the police

Be wary of doorsteppers and spoofers - Martyn James

Who is calling me from this number? How to see who’s calling you

Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of ‘festive fraudsters’

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been sentenced to 17 months in prison suspended for two years after pleading guilty to a fraud charge. (Credit: Lucy North/PA Wire)

Bernie Ecclestone spared jail time after guilty fraud plea

Netflix will launch another season of the Murdaugh Murders this month. Cr. Netflix

Murdaugh Murders: Here's when season 2 of true crime doc hits Netflix

A pedestrian walks past a branch of a Patisserie Valerie cafe in London on January 23, 2019.

Four charged with fraud over Patisserie Valerie collapse in 2019

The most common Paypal scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

NatWest customers are being warned of an e-mail phishing scam that could empty your bank account

NatWest customers warned of ‘dodgy’ email scam

Action Fraud has issued a warning after receiving multiple reports of attempted WhatsApp account takeover scams.

WhatsApp users warned over surge in account takeover scams

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

DVLA issues identity theft warning to drivers on social media

PayPal has issued advice on how to avoid being scammed online

PayPal issues email scam warning to customers

Former Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara

Former MP Jared O’Mara guilty of expenses fraud to fund cocaine habit

O2 has issued a warning as fraudsters are getting phone contract customers to steal personal details

O2 issues warning as scammers target phone contract customers

The banks with the best online and app security have been revealed as research has found some bank chains miss basic protections

The banks with the best & worst online security revealed

Gold medalist Usain Bolt of Jamaica stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men’s 4 x 100 meter Relay on Day 15 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Usain Bolt loses £10m life savings in “potential act of fraud”

Italian stage and film director, Franco Zeffirelli with Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, during the filming of 'Romeo and Juliet'. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

Romeo and Juliet actors sue production company for sexual abuse

Xahra Saleem leaves Bristol Magistrates Court where she pleaded not guilty to two charges of fraud.

Black Lives Matter protest organiser denies stealing tens of thousands

More than 70,000 people are expected to receive a text from Metropolitan Police that will determine if they were a victim of a bank spoof con in the next 48 hours to help fight fraud

Metropolitan Police will send text to UK people to help fight fraud

1 in 5 parents risk prosecution in effort to save on car insurance

The Department for Work and Pensions demanded more than £800 from Mr Simpson.

Pilot pursued by UK Government over 'fraudulent' benefits claim
A Scots pilot has told how he is being pursued by the UK Government for benefit fraud after having his identity stolen.

The Investment Association said that since its last warning of the risks posed by fraudsters in July, the total number of reported incidents of these type of scams has nearly quadrupled from 300 to 1,175. Picture: Jon Savage

Warning to all investors as large-scale investment scams quadruple since July

Incidents of fraud are expected to spike as Covid-19 provides a ‘breeding ground’ for criminals. Picture: contributed.

Firms urged to act to prevent fraud as cases expected to spike during lockdown

DVLA warns drivers to beware of these online scams

Vulnerable drivers targeted by social media car insurance scams

Sir Rod Stewart has provoked anger among the Celtic faithful after he tweeted his congratulations to Boris Johnson on his election victory. Picture: Getty Images

Celtic fans outraged after Sir Rod Stewart congratulates Boris Johnson on electi...

Detecting dirty money hiding in the shadows

Marriott Hotels faced a fine of almost £100m. Picture: Scott Olson/Getty

James Walker: Take the initiative when precious data is hacked

A little disruption is good for those in power. It keeps them honest as they have to adapt, says Duffy. Picture: contributed.

Jim Duffy comment: Swipe at Bitcoin is Trump’s move to keep control

Some companies make it hard to complain.

James Walker: Make your voice heard if businesses let you down

Dianne Paterson is a Partner in Russel + Aitken LLP

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Martyn Rooney supports calls for drugs cheats to be jailed

Warning of Hajj fraud targeting Muslims booking trips to Mecca

Many victims dont report scams.

James Walker: No shame in speaking out to beat scammers

Dont be fooled into handing over your money to smooth-talking fraudsters offering the chance of big returns for your investment. Picture: Getty

Gareth Shaw: We're in a perfect scamming storm

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