Fraud

Elkin and Bell Funerals shut suddenly on Sunday, December 10. Two people have been charged after two “decaying” bodies were allegedly found on the premises

Two charged after "decaying" bodies allegedly found at funeral parlour

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

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Four arrested for fraud - rogue traders trick pensioner out of £32,800

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

Detectives uncovered and disrupted a crime operation where over £1.8million worth of cars were stolen using a keyless theft device disguised as a Gameboy.

Crime gang use Gameboy device to steal 80 cars worth £1.8million

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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

Pictured: Vijayasidhurshan Vijayanathan, Callum Picari and Aza Siddeeque

Alarming NCA video shows how scammers got past anti-fraud checks

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

Winter Swan-Miller, 37, was jailed for life after murdering 62-year-old Stuart Crocker in his flat in Andover in 2023.

Woman jailed after murdering man and posting about it on TikTok

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

Tourists warned to watch for these cyber scams this summer

Major Russian phone scam platform shut down by NCA

Major Russian phone scam platform shut down by NCA

Narinder Kaur, formerly known as Nina Tiara, stole from shops before dishonestly claiming refunds for the stolen items.

Watch: National fraudster dishonestly claims £500,000 worth of refunds

Police

Arrests made after rogue traders target elderly homeowners
Three men have been arrested after a number of elderly homeowners were targeted by Rogue Traders in the space of a year.
Joe Williams

Woman scrolls on a mobile phone. Photo: A_B_C - stock.adobe.com

'I’m a security expert and I’d never store these on my phone'

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

A thief who raided post boxes 40 miles away from his home to steal Royal Ascot tickets has been jailed. Pictured: Vassim Aslam, 51.

Watch: Postbox thief who stole Royal Ascot tickets caught on CCTV

James Alexander Green, 45, of Berrywood Gardens, Hedge End, has been jailed for multiple offences, including supplying drugs and concealing funds which he said was from being a life coach. Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Wannabe life coach jailed for supplying drugs - hides illegal funds

Elkin and Bell Funerals shut suddenly on Sunday, December 10. Hampshire police are investigating the business practices of the funeral parlour and have arrested two people.

"Decaying" bodies allegedly found at funeral parlour - two arrested

Lynsay Railton, 45, of Boyatt Crescent in Eastleigh, was working as an accountant when she defrauded Fairpay Construction Ltd. She abused her position at the Basingstoke-based company to illegally gain of a total of £19,942.10 between July 2021 and May 2022.

Woman jailed after stealing more than £19,000 from employer

Fraudsters steal £1bn from MoD since 2010

CCTV shows the moment a shopper staged a fake accident in a supermarket to try and claim thousands of pounds in injury compensation from Iceland.

Watch: Fraudster fakes accident to claim compo...but is caught on CCTV

Brits dodge financial scenarios as 20% struggle with everyday maths

Brits dodge financial scenarios as 20% struggle with everyday maths

Woman regarded as "family" jailed for £300,000 fraud betrayal
A businessman was left betrayed by a member of staff he regarded as “family” after she nearly ruined his successful company when pocketing over £300,000 for “pure greed” to fund her lifestyle.
Steve Deeks

Police have charged one person and arrested two in connection with rogue trader fraud and aggravated burglary in Fareham

Arrests made after 81 year-old forced to pay £40,000 to rogue trader

Pictures of botched and incomplete work by rogue trader jailed

Rogue trader who conned pensioners out of over £67,000 is jailed

Serial fraudster Sam Carr is arrested. He repeatedly changed his name by deed poll to make £75,000 worth of false travel insurance claims.

Video shows £75k fraudster get nabbed after police bust into home

Organised Crime Group who defrauded major phone companies out of over £400k have been jailed for a combined total of 11 years. From left to right: Oluwadamilola Bolaji, Taofeeq Balogun, Taiwo Agusto

Phone company fraudsters jailed for combined 11 years

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

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

Fraudsters and cowboy tradesmen who do not finish the job are getting away with their crimes, say frustrated residents who have no faith in Action Fraud - while trading standards departments are hollowed out by budget cuts PA Photo/thinkstockphotos

Why fraudsters are getting away with their crimes - and escaping justice

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

Voters will be required to show photo ID to vote in the May elections

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

Important deadlines to be aware of to vote in May elections

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

Avram Grant is mobbed at Burnley's Turf Moor

Avram Grant: Fraud or the Pompey hero we needed when there was no hope?

Streetwise reader David Soames received a phone call to say he was due a £49,436 windfall in British Telecom shares - but it was a scam. Picture posed by models.

Why a Gosport pensioner smelled a rat when he was offered £50,000 for his BT sha...

DVLA warns drivers to beware of these online scams

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